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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
07-05-2015, 07:03 PM
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I got one of those adapters (with glass) too... but then I just lost interest as it degrades the quality of the image. So, I agree it is doable but it is the YMMV situation.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
07-05-2015, 01:33 PM
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I am one of those who don't have good eyesight but enjoy manual focus lenses immensely - the reason being that I set up my camera to do "catch-in-focus" when the camera PDAF system detected that the subject (center point) is in focus (green hexagon or beep). I just keep the shutter release button pressed while I am turning the focus ring on the lens. It is easier to do once you get used to it because all I am concentrating on is the center point. And of course, you have to get familiar with the lens as to which direction to turn the focus ring from near to far.
There are many K mount and m42 lenses available just about any where on fleabay or your favorite camera stores that sell used lenses. I have most of the K/M/A and Takumar m42 lenses. You can get feel for how the lenses work on your camera first... and then you can decide to go after lenses of certain focal lengths...
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Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II
07-05-2015, 08:09 AM
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If you are not fussy about auto-focus.... you can go a cheaper route with manual focus lenses (some nice legacy lenses) using the catch-in-focus feature on the k-3. For example, I have a Topcor 58f1.4 converted to m42 mount and it works just great (close to 100%). With the low light focusing capability and high pixel count, you will be able to nail focus and room for cropping (help with the composition).
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