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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-08-2021, 07:34 PM
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I recently got a used FA 43mm. I really think it will live on my K1ii.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-08-2021, 03:28 AM
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For film cameras the 43 is a no brainer, the aperture ring alone is a really big feature. I bought mine for using on my LX and then bought a K-1 just to use this lens at it's natural focal length (I struggle to make it work on APS-C).
Apart from that you have two choices: SMC or HD and silver or black!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-06-2021, 09:40 AM
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The deal is done: I got the DA 40 XS. Quite nice, and less vignetting with FF (K-1) that I feared. :)
Next step: learning to get the most of it! ... and perhaps get a snap-on lens cap?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-01-2021, 06:18 AM
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The FA 43 1.9 is a really special lens. I will likely get it again someday, I had it.. returned it.. regretted it. It was a money thing, wah wah.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-30-2021, 07:25 PM
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The 43 was my first limited, and just like lays potato chips the 77 and 21 soon followed now I’m wrestling between the 31 and DFA21 as my next purchase…
JJ
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-29-2021, 08:45 AM
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For myself, no. I really don't see what the point of the 43LTD is. An FA50/1.4 will cost you a whole lot less and is pretty much as good a lens if you want autofocus, and is almost a stop brighter.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-31-2021, 11:24 PM
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The button is supposed to pop down automatically when the sprocket moves. The wind lever makes the sprocket move. You can also spin the sprocket to get the button to come out when you change film. The base of the button under the camera is in the middle of a gear. You could try a small drop of oil on that shaft. Push the button in and then wind or spin the the sprocket to move the button in and out a few times and see if it frees up.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-31-2021, 08:40 AM
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A copy of the Pentax KM service manual can be found for download. This should give you enough information to figure out and perhaps solve the problem.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-31-2021, 08:00 AM
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Hi,
I am not sure if that will be of any help but on my K1000 the film rewind button goes back to its default position once you actuate the film rewind lever. Perhaps in your case there is a problem with the connection between the button and the lever.
Best,
Wojciech
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-19-2021, 04:15 PM
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Well, there is too much solid metal where the should be none :)
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-19-2021, 11:18 AM
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The Laowa 15/4 has a non-coupled K-mount (crippled two ways) similar to that used by K-mount bellows and other perspective control lenses where a physical linkage is not possible. As such, the only points for conflict would be physical interference between the lens rear and/or failure to engage the aperture ring position coupler on the non-crippled mount of the two incompatible bodies. (This is probably accomplished with at cutout or slot on the lens base at about 8:00 with the red dot at 12:00.) I was unable to find any photos online showing the rear of the lens in Pentax-K, but the Nikon F version (similar flange depth) shows no obvious points of potential conflict. That and MightyMike's extensive review of the lens on the K-3 should be an indicator of general compatibility with at least crippled KAF2 having power contacts. I doubt this problem is with the lens. Edit: I was wrong...the problem is with the lens, at least bodies with non-crippled mounts.
A few questions:- What is the condition of the coupler on the the MZ-S and MZ-6? (metal tab just inside the mount opening of the camera at about 2:00)
- Do other crippled-mount lenses mount on those two cameras without issue?
- Are you able to use the aperture ring on K, A, F, and FA lenses for Av and M modes with those two cameras?
Steve
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-18-2021, 06:13 PM
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It might be interference between something in the mirror box on the KM and the deep power contacts on the KAF2 and later lenses.
I have some power zoom lenses that I could check on my KX I don’t think I ever tried when I shot film since I used them with a PZ1
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-29-2021, 03:25 PM
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The (admittedly very few) MZ series cameras I have had all ended-up as paperweights. One day I'll investigate them more but my camera interests have developed going back in time from the M series. Just bought a Zeiss Super Ikonta and have my digits crossed the bellows are free of pinholes.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-29-2021, 01:46 PM
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Hi, and welcome.
The MZ-6/ZX-L is one of my favorite film cameras.
Good meter, good lens compatibility, good flash system, good ergonomics.
It does nearly everything a DLSR does, just with analog memory cartridges :)
Pity about the fragile mirror gear...
-Eric
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-28-2021, 05:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I've never shot with the MZ series. My preference for film era bodies was the SFX (also called the SF1 in the USA) and SFXn (SF1n)
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