They are mis-stating the situation. Like other non "A" lenses mirror lens will not allow program mode. However, since they are fixed aperture they are actually easier to use than other "A" lenses. Set the camera to AV mode and fire away.
Perry. On 3/7/06, Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I spoke with Pentax Norway today. They said that mirror lenses don't work at > the D(S/L...). I did not ask why. Does someone have an explanation for this? > Or did I simply get him wrong? He said something about mirror lenses being > fixed aperture. > > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) > > Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds > (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 1. mars 2006 01:35 > > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > > Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens > > > > http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm > > > > On 2/28/06, Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'm looking to fool around with a mirror lens and see if I can make it > > > do the things I want it to do. > > > > > > I'm not picky about focal length, speed or condition, provided it is > > > inexpensive. I'd need something in either K mount or m42. > > > > > > I'm also willing to pay more for a faster one. What I'm trying to > > > determine for myself is whether or not I want to pay $200 for a 500mm > > > f5.6 mirror. > > > > > > Let me know what'cha got or if you have any heads-ups for me. I've > > > seen a lot of 500mm f8s on eBay in the $100 range, which is too much > > > for a lens that I probably wouldn't use after testing. > > > > > > -Aaron > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- <----------------------------------------------------> Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry <---------------------------------------------------->
