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kmonroe6 · 04-20-2008, 08:32 AM

I know there are M42 to K mount adaptors. What about the other way i.e. is there a way to attach a k-mount lens to something like a Spotmatic?

Thx

LeFanch · 04-20-2008, 09:17 AM

Hi,
I don't think you can do that. The K bayonet is larger than the m42 thread, and both mounts have the same register distance.
If there was an adapter, you would lose the focus at infinity.

François

kmonroe6 · 04-20-2008, 09:38 AM

François

I saw the list of M42 lenses you have. How do you like using them on the K10? At least I assume you do...

séamuis · 04-20-2008, 10:54 AM

no. because as LeFanch said the register distance is the same. the adapter would have to fit in-between the mount and lens instead of inside the mount like the adapter K does, this would cause you to loose infinity focus.

Big Dave · 04-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by kmonroe6

I know there are M42 to K mount adaptors. What about the other way i.e. is there a way to attach a k-mount lens to something like a Spotmatic?

Thx

Kmonroe,
As far as I know, no one makes such an adapter, because you would loose inifinity as stated above. If you really want such a setup, you could easily take a bayonet mount from a cheap teleconverter and install it in a a M42 body. You can get great deals for both on Feabay or this site. You may have to shim the mount a little, because the M42 mount may be thicker. The distance from the face of the new mount should be 45.5mm from the film preasure plate with the mirror up and the shutter open. I would just get a nice inexpensive K-mount film body,so that I would retain auto diaphram function.

Dave

LeFanch · 04-20-2008, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by kmonroe6

François

I saw the list of M42 lenses you have. How do you like using them on the K10? At least I assume you do...

Hi kmonroe6,
I love using those manual lenses.
It all started with a Sony A100 that got replaced by the K10D last year. I am very happy with the combination.
I do not have any AF lens, that does not mean I won't have any at all, but I kind of gave priority to prime lenses so older lenses were more compatible with my budget

With those manual lenses you need to take your time, and think about the end result a bit more. At least I do. That is not something I used to do when using AF zooms. That might seem strange, but losing AF actually gave me something more

François

04-20-2008, 08:32 AM	#1
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04-20-2008, 09:17 AM	#2
LeFanch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Working in Norway, Bordeaux area when on time-off Posts: 123	Hi, I don't think you can do that. The K bayonet is larger than the m42 thread, and both mounts have the same register distance. If there was an adapter, you would lose the focus at infinity. François

04-20-2008, 09:38 AM	#3
kmonroe6 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 4 Original Poster	François I saw the list of M42 lenses you have. How do you like using them on the K10? At least I assume you do...

04-20-2008, 10:54 AM	#4
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	no. because as LeFanch said the register distance is the same. the adapter would have to fit in-between the mount and lens instead of inside the mount like the adapter K does, this would cause you to loose infinity focus.

04-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#5
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Originally posted by kmonroe6 I know there are M42 to K mount adaptors. What about the other way i.e. is there a way to attach a k-mount lens to something like a Spotmatic? Thx Kmonroe, As far as I know, no one makes such an adapter, because you would loose inifinity as stated above. If you really want such a setup, you could easily take a bayonet mount from a cheap teleconverter and install it in a a M42 body. You can get great deals for both on Feabay or this site. You may have to shim the mount a little, because the M42 mount may be thicker. The distance from the face of the new mount should be 45.5mm from the film preasure plate with the mirror up and the shutter open. I would just get a nice inexpensive K-mount film body,so that I would retain auto diaphram function. Dave

04-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
LeFanch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Working in Norway, Bordeaux area when on time-off Posts: 123	Originally posted by kmonroe6 François I saw the list of M42 lenses you have. How do you like using them on the K10? At least I assume you do... Hi kmonroe6, I love using those manual lenses. It all started with a Sony A100 that got replaced by the K10D last year. I am very happy with the combination. I do not have any AF lens, that does not mean I won't have any at all, but I kind of gave priority to prime lenses so older lenses were more compatible with my budget With those manual lenses you need to take your time, and think about the end result a bit more. At least I do. That is not something I used to do when using AF zooms. That might seem strange, but losing AF actually gave me something more François

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