KX - Focussing Screen Mod

RR84 · 10-22-2016, 09:20 AM

As per Ontarian50 and Xmas' recommendations, I purchase a Nikon F2 eye-level to replace my KX. It is everything I wanted the KX to be - 100% viewfinder coverage, no needles or light meter display. The ultimate fully manual and mechanical 35mm SLR.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-22-2016, 02:44 PM

I too enjoy using my Nikon F2. It's an awesome camera.
Its only flaw is that it doesn't use SMC Pentax lenses.

Chris

RR84 · 10-22-2016, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Its only flaw is that it doesn't use SMC Pentax lenses.

Chris

I've always felt that Pentax' best lenses were their early Takumar triplets (50/1.4, 58/2 and 83/1.9) which is why I've been shooting Rikenon 50/2 and 55/1.2 on the KX.

I paired the F2 with a couple of Nikkor 50/1.8 long-body and pancake primes which are renowned for their distortion-free imaging. For me, lack of distortion is much more important than speed which is why I broke off my love affair with the 50/1.4 Takumar. Beautiful lens for portraits, but near unusable for street photography.

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10-22-2016, 09:20 AM	#16
RR84 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 161 Original Poster	As per Ontarian50 and Xmas' recommendations, I purchase a Nikon F2 eye-level to replace my KX. It is everything I wanted the KX to be - 100% viewfinder coverage, no needles or light meter display. The ultimate fully manual and mechanical 35mm SLR.

10-22-2016, 02:44 PM	#17
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	I too enjoy using my Nikon F2. It's an awesome camera. Its only flaw is that it doesn't use SMC Pentax lenses. Chris

10-22-2016, 09:35 PM	#18
RR84 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 161 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Its only flaw is that it doesn't use SMC Pentax lenses. Chris I've always felt that Pentax' best lenses were their early Takumar triplets (50/1.4, 58/2 and 83/1.9) which is why I've been shooting Rikenon 50/2 and 55/1.2 on the KX. I paired the F2 with a couple of Nikkor 50/1.8 long-body and pancake primes which are renowned for their distortion-free imaging. For me, lack of distortion is much more important than speed which is why I broke off my love affair with the 50/1.4 Takumar. Beautiful lens for portraits, but near unusable for street photography.