I also have the Pentax adapter, and never noticed any infinity focus problem. As Paul stated, it can be a bit tricky to release and remove the adapter, but the Pentax version come with a little tool that makes the task easier. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> wrote: > I found some third-party adapters to be a poor fit, which can lead to > problems. The Pentax adapter works fine, but to release it, you have to reach > into the gap in the adapter and lift the little spring that locks it in > place. Never had problems with infinity focus. > Paul > > > On Sep 11, 2012, at 1:50 PM, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: > >> Hi team, >> >> Had a question from a mate - I don't know the answer but I told him I >> knew a group of people who might ;-) >> >> -------------- >> >> in your Pentax days, did you ever use an M42 to K-mount adapter? >> >> ...and if you did, did you have any problems with the adapter sticking >> on the body or with infinity focus? >> >> I've trawled the Pentax forums, most recommend the genuine Pentax >> adapter which is expensive and hard to find - But, the genuine Pentax >> adapter itself is by all accounts, not perfect... >> >> Wondering whether to chance it with a cheapo alternative. >> >> --------------- >> >> >> Any experience with this? >> >> TIA >> >> >> -- >> >> >> Cheers, >> Cotty >> >> >> ___/\__ >> || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche >> ---------- http://www.cottysnaps.com >> _____________________________ >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
