keller.schaefer wrote:
M lenses will work just fine on the MZ-5 (in M or aperture priority mode) -
because the MZ-5 has the aperture coupler that tells the body how much the lens
has been stopped down. Even if you don't like doing that ;-) I recommend you
take the lenses off both cameras and compare the mount. The MZ-5 has a small
tab on the inside of the bajonet that is moved by a corresponding tab on the
lens. The ist does not have that tab.
I know, before the *ist was on the market, I contacted pentax benelux and asked the if the camera had a crippled lens interface. They told me that that wasn't the case. So, during a short holiday I ran into an *ist in Germany with a very nice price, and bought it. A vey weeks later I spotted a nice 'M' lens, and put it on the camera. You can imagine the disappointment. I contacted Pentax benelux to get some compensation for there incorrect information, but they would not take any responsibility because I bought the camera in Germany. So, I almost switched to Nikon :-)
Thanx for the information. Now they only reason not to get an 'M' lens is the 'Pentax *ist D junior'. Are there any wizards who can tell me if that one will have a crippled lens interface :-)Both lenses share the same optical formula. A-lenses are said to have an improved coating although both are designated "SMC". I have both lenses and have not been able to actually see any difference.
Sven
Bye.
Johan.
