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Samba · 01-09-2016, 10:37 PM

I Inherited an ESII from my grandfather but I only have a zoom lens. What is a smaller lens that would fit the camera? Would a lens from a spotmatic work? Would this lens work
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Adam · 01-10-2016, 01:56 AM

An auto 110 lens would not work. Any of these would, however:

Pentax M42 Screwmount Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Third-party M42 lenses will also work.

A good go-to lens would be the Takumar 50mm F1.4:

SMC/S-M-C/Super Takumar 50mm F1.4 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Normal Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

womble · 01-10-2016, 04:08 AM

I would go for a Super-Multi-Coated or SMC Takumar lens to make the most of the open aperture exposure metering.

K.

Cuthbert · 01-10-2016, 11:01 AM - **1 Like**

SMC tak 55mm f1.8. Last variant.

str8talk83 · 01-10-2016, 08:17 PM

One of the SMC Tak 50's would be a great start. Then you could add a wide angle (such as the SMC Tak 28 f/3.5) or a longer portrait lens. It depends on your budget and what focal lengths you prefer.

One thing you can do is try to pay attention to what focal lengths you tend to use on your zoom lens and then choose a prime that corresponds to the one you use most.

pathdoc · 01-12-2016, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Samba

I Inherited an ESII from my grandfather but I only have a zoom lens.

Which zoom lens do you have?

01-09-2016, 10:37 PM	#1
Samba New Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 1	Trying to find the right lens I Inherited an ESII from my grandfather but I only have a zoom lens. What is a smaller lens that would fit the camera? Would a lens from a spotmatic work? Would this lens work ASAHI PENTAX-110 MINIATURE CAMERA LENS 1:2.8 f=18mm FRONT REAR CAPS EXCELLENT Victoria City, Victoria - MOBILE

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	An auto 110 lens would not work. Any of these would, however: Pentax M42 Screwmount Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Third-party M42 lenses will also work. A good go-to lens would be the Takumar 50mm F1.4: SMC/S-M-C/Super Takumar 50mm F1.4 Reviews - M42 Screwmount Normal Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database 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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womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I would go for a Super-Multi-Coated or SMC Takumar lens to make the most of the open aperture exposure metering. K.

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Cuthbert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,740	SMC tak 55mm f1.8. Last variant.

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str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	One of the SMC Tak 50's would be a great start. Then you could add a wide angle (such as the SMC Tak 28 f/3.5) or a longer portrait lens. It depends on your budget and what focal lengths you prefer. One thing you can do is try to pay attention to what focal lengths you tend to use on your zoom lens and then choose a prime that corresponds to the one you use most.

01-12-2016, 10:01 AM	#6
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Samba I Inherited an ESII from my grandfather but I only have a zoom lens. Which zoom lens do you have?

Trying to find the right lens

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