SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
I am looking at using my Tamron AD2 lenses on a Pentax 1st DSLR to try out digital.I assume that my Tamron PK Mount will work on these cameras in but in manual mode.I]Apologies for my ignorance,any comments
would be much appreciated.
Cheers
would be much appreciated.
Cheers
kuuan
loves old lenses
there is an Adaptall to Pentax K, more precisely KA adapter that includes electrical contacts and which makes the lens function just like a Pentax A lens, that is aperture can be chosen on the camera, automatic exposure modes = A,S,P asf. modes working as with any modern lens, focus is manual.
in case that your adapter doesn't have the electrical contacts it will make your Adaptall lens work like a Pentax M lens, that is aperture is set on lens and pressing the green button on camera will make a pretty good metering / choose shutter speed, see: http://www.tremyfoel.co.uk/photography/pentax/KM-pentax.htm resp.: http://support.us.ricoh-imaging.com/node/1
on Adaptall > Pentax K adapters: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-adaptall-mount-adapter.html
and: http://www.tremyfoel.co.uk/photography/Adaptall/TamronAdaptallInfo.html
in case that your adapter doesn't have the electrical contacts it will make your Adaptall lens work like a Pentax M lens, that is aperture is set on lens and pressing the green button on camera will make a pretty good metering / choose shutter speed, see: http://www.tremyfoel.co.uk/photography/pentax/KM-pentax.htm resp.: http://support.us.ricoh-imaging.com/node/1
on Adaptall > Pentax K adapters: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-adaptall-mount-adapter.html
and: http://www.tremyfoel.co.uk/photography/Adaptall/TamronAdaptallInfo.html
Scrambler
Well-known
Pentax adapters are pretty straightforward. Stick the lens on and see what it does. Possibly the camera may need to be told to accept a non-registering lens.
The Pentax digitals are quite capable - based on the K100D I have. It will meter pretty much anything that can be strapped on - much better than the cheap film bodies.
The Pentax digitals are quite capable - based on the K100D I have. It will meter pretty much anything that can be strapped on - much better than the cheap film bodies.
SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
Thanks a lot for the great advice and links,I can now progress a little further,
Best Regards
Best Regards
Fixcinater
Never enough smoky peat
Be sure to watch out for the Ricoh adapt-all mounts. They have the little Ricoh pin which I've heard can be problematic on real Pentax cameras. All of my AD-2 gear gets used with a Pentax>Canon adapter so it's not a problem and I can buy the usually cheaper Ricoh adapter.
The 60B is as good as everyone says it is.
The 60B is as good as everyone says it is.