MZ-6 and M lenses

jbg · 02-08-2014, 10:05 AM

Hi,
I'm thinking of getting the MZ-6, which apparently will work with my Pentax-M 50mm/1.7 in both Av and M modes.
I'm slightly confused because I read the instruction manual, and it recommends putting the lens into A and using the camera to control aperture.
Does anyone know whether I would be prevented from closing the aperture? And if not, would metering still work at different apertures?

Swift1 · 02-08-2014, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by jbg

Hi,
I'm thinking of getting the MZ-6, which apparently will work with my Pentax-M 50mm/1.7 in both Av and M modes.
I'm slightly confused because I read the instruction manual, and it recommends putting the lens into A and using the camera to control aperture.
Does anyone know whether I would be prevented from closing the aperture? And if not, would metering still work at different apertures?

The MZ-6/MZ-L/ZX-L will work correctly in Av mode with M lenses.
It can do Av mode via the aperture ring, or via the camera body when ring is set to A.

jbg · 02-08-2014, 12:09 PM

Thanks for the help, I shall indeed buy the camera

Swift1 · 02-08-2014, 12:33 PM

It is a great little camera that is packed with features.
I actually like my MZ-L more than I liked my MZ-S.

jbg · 02-08-2014, 06:20 PM

yeah I'm really excited for this. I considered the rest of the MZ series, but this seems to have the most lens compatibility. A shame because I preferred the button layout on the MZ-5.
I'm hopefully getting it with the 28-80mm for just £30! perfect addition to my collection - MX, K5, 50mm/1.7 M, 18-135mm DA

02-08-2014, 10:05 AM	#1
jbg New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 3	MZ-6 and M lenses Hi, I'm thinking of getting the MZ-6, which apparently will work with my Pentax-M 50mm/1.7 in both Av and M modes. I'm slightly confused because I read the instruction manual, and it recommends putting the lens into A and using the camera to control aperture. Does anyone know whether I would be prevented from closing the aperture? And if not, would metering still work at different apertures?

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02-08-2014, 10:29 AM	#2
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by jbg Hi, I'm thinking of getting the MZ-6, which apparently will work with my Pentax-M 50mm/1.7 in both Av and M modes. I'm slightly confused because I read the instruction manual, and it recommends putting the lens into A and using the camera to control aperture. Does anyone know whether I would be prevented from closing the aperture? And if not, would metering still work at different apertures? The MZ-6/MZ-L/ZX-L will work correctly in Av mode with M lenses. It can do Av mode via the aperture ring, or via the camera body when ring is set to A.

02-08-2014, 12:09 PM	#3
jbg New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Thanks for the help, I shall indeed buy the camera

02-08-2014, 12:33 PM	#4
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	It is a great little camera that is packed with features. I actually like my MZ-L more than I liked my MZ-S.

02-08-2014, 06:20 PM	#5
jbg New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 3 Original Poster	yeah I'm really excited for this. I considered the rest of the MZ series, but this seems to have the most lens compatibility. A shame because I preferred the button layout on the MZ-5. I'm hopefully getting it with the 28-80mm for just £30! perfect addition to my collection - MX, K5, 50mm/1.7 M, 18-135mm DA