Pentax MX - compatible with Zeiss or Leica Glass?

stevebrot · 10-06-2017, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Lost in translation I think

They work fine on the dSLR in A mode with body control. What I was trying to say is when you mount them on a LX, ME Super or MX then that control doesn't work - it is manual only using the aperture ring, metering for shutter speed, and obviously manually focussing.

I thought that was probably what you meant.

Steve

leekil · 10-06-2017, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by Kupepe

I looked for it on eBay ... Pricey .. but will have my eyes open for it

But significantly less pricey than Zeiss or Leica lens, I would think?

Kupepe · 10-06-2017, 10:36 PM

Thank you all for your replies. So much info.

Will start looking for the Pentax bodies you mentioned like the 40mm or 30mm, they sound really good options.

Besides it seems that the German named glass is always around and expensive.

**pentaxus** · 10-06-2017, 10:54 PM

Leitax converted lenses will meter stop down on the MX. The camera will know to stop down meter because it won't sense the lens aperture feeler. If using small lens openings use an eyecup if possible since light coming in around the eyepice will affect the meter reading.

leekil · 10-07-2017, 10:19 AM

If you want to start big, check out the 43mm!

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10-06-2017, 07:52 PM	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Lost in translation I think They work fine on the dSLR in A mode with body control. What I was trying to say is when you mount them on a LX, ME Super or MX then that control doesn't work - it is manual only using the aperture ring, metering for shutter speed, and obviously manually focussing. I thought that was probably what you meant. Steve

10-06-2017, 09:02 PM	#17
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by Kupepe I looked for it on eBay ... Pricey .. but will have my eyes open for it But significantly less pricey than Zeiss or Leica lens, I would think?

10-06-2017, 10:36 PM	#18
Kupepe Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 51 Original Poster	Thank you all for your replies. So much info. Will start looking for the Pentax bodies you mentioned like the 40mm or 30mm, they sound really good options. Besides it seems that the German named glass is always around and expensive.

10-06-2017, 10:54 PM	#19
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,315	Leitax converted lenses will meter stop down on the MX. The camera will know to stop down meter because it won't sense the lens aperture feeler. If using small lens openings use an eyecup if possible since light coming in around the eyepice will affect the meter reading.

10-07-2017, 10:19 AM	#20
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	If you want to start big, check out the 43mm!