MZ-S and DA40mm

gidion27 · 12-26-2011, 12:08 PM

Hi all,

I have been looking all over the internet to see if I could find a nice and small pancake lens for my MZ-S. I saw a DA 40mm but did not buy it since the DA 40mm is a "digital only" lens. I however read that the DA 40mm is compatible with full frame "Film" camera's.

Questions:
Does it fully work with a MZ-S?
Any experience with this combo?

Any feedback would be appriciated.

Cheers
Gidion

Adam · 12-26-2011, 12:11 PM

Yes, it'll work fine and you won't even see any vignetting. Won't be able to set the aperture manually on the MZ-S, though, since there's no aperture ring, but you can use it in P or Tv mode.

gidion27 · 12-26-2011, 12:17 PM

Hi Adam

That was fast

I am truelly looking forward to using the mz-s again. Just need a lens...
Cheers

Sinister · 12-26-2011, 03:09 PM

I had no problems with vignetting when I used the DA40 on the Z20. I think it should work out perfectly fine on the MZ-S as well...

Shantz · 12-26-2011, 03:16 PM

Hi Gidion,

That will be a pretty small and fast-focusing package. I've also used it on a Super A and manual focusing with one finger is great fun.
I just want to add to what Adam said, don't forget to remove the hood when you use the DA 40 on film cameras.

Of course the FA 43 is another option for those with much larger pockets...

Have fun!
Andrei

elho_cid · 12-26-2011, 04:16 PM

Thumbs up for the FA43. Not that much larger (still very small lens) and better match with MZ-S.

gidion27 · 12-26-2011, 05:23 PM

The Fa43 was on my list but the budget did not stretch that far after x-mas spending was over budget

I can get a DA40 for about 300 usd. (second hand)

12-26-2011, 12:08 PM	#1
gidion27 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 22	MZ-S and DA40mm Hi all, I have been looking all over the internet to see if I could find a nice and small pancake lens for my MZ-S. I saw a DA 40mm but did not buy it since the DA 40mm is a "digital only" lens. I however read that the DA 40mm is compatible with full frame "Film" camera's. Questions: Does it fully work with a MZ-S? Any experience with this combo? Any feedback would be appriciated. Cheers Gidion

12-26-2011, 12:11 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Yes, it'll work fine and you won't even see any vignetting. Won't be able to set the aperture manually on the MZ-S, though, since there's no aperture ring, but you can use it in P or Tv mode. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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12-26-2011, 12:17 PM	#3
gidion27 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 22 Original Poster	Hi Adam That was fast I am truelly looking forward to using the mz-s again. Just need a lens... Cheers

12-26-2011, 03:09 PM	#4
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	I had no problems with vignetting when I used the DA40 on the Z20. I think it should work out perfectly fine on the MZ-S as well...

12-26-2011, 03:16 PM	#5
Shantz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 43	Hi Gidion, That will be a pretty small and fast-focusing package. I've also used it on a Super A and manual focusing with one finger is great fun. I just want to add to what Adam said, don't forget to remove the hood when you use the DA 40 on film cameras. Of course the FA 43 is another option for those with much larger pockets... Have fun! Andrei

12-26-2011, 04:16 PM	#6
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Thumbs up for the FA43. Not that much larger (still very small lens) and better match with MZ-S.

12-26-2011, 05:23 PM	#7
gidion27 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 22 Original Poster	The Fa43 was on my list but the budget did not stretch that far after x-mas spending was over budget I can get a DA40 for about 300 usd. (second hand)