Re: using a screw to K mount adapter

They work great. Many lenses are available for cheap in m42, it gives you the opportunity to try all sorts of things, like say, a 180/2.8 Zeiss. Biggest downside: stop down metering only. I keep one on an old ME body all the time. And I have an old spotmatic with a dead meter. You should have

AF spot modes in ZX5n and MZ-S

My plain jane MZ-5 uses a spot AF button where the exposure lock button is on the MZ-5n and the like. Is the spot AF function available on the on the 5n, MZ-S, and ZX-L and if so how is it activated? Chris L. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Voigtlander Cosina Lenses in KA mount?

In a message dated 8/20/2002 10:40:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is also this beast http://www.cosina.co.jp/sllenses/125.html which I have owned since January, nice indeed. That's really a true macro, isn't it? 1:1 yes? Chris L. - This message is from

Re: 28-105/4-5.6

Joe, there might be a power zoom model at KEH. There's usually one or two. Good Luck, Chris L. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Let's get real, folks.

In a message dated 8/20/2002 1:43:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ya gets what ya pays fer. Would that were always true or even most of the time. You should turn your hand at writing bumper stickers or greeting cards. You seem to have a flair for conventional

28-105/3.2-4.5 FA IF AL

Is this a new Pentax lens or is it a rebaged Tamron? I know there was an IF 28-105 that was a rebadged Tamron with SMC and Pentax electronics. This one's a bit faster. Sorry if this was answered a few minutes ago, I just deleted a bunch of messages. Thanks, Chris L - This message is from

Re: 28-105/3.2-4.5 FA IF AL

In a message dated 8/19/2002 7:53:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm trying to justify getting the 24-90mm or the 20-35mm, both I want really badly :) Yep, those are the ones to have...you'll need both, really... the 20-35/4 is supposed to be really outstanding

Re: Who invented the 6x7 format?

I seriously doubt Pentax was the inventor of 6x7. I have a 6x7 (2 1/4 x 2 3/4?) roll film back for my Speed Graphic that's way older than any Pentax 6x7 Regards, Chris L. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Arsat 30mm fisheye

Yeah I bought in to the whole Kiev 60 thing just to use this great honkin' lens. I have no idea how much better the $6000 Zeiss version is but I've had a ton of fun with my Arsat. And I figure when I can get a Pentax 645 I can use an adapter. I would love to know if this puppy will cover

Re: Arsat 30mm fisheye

I think it would PROBABLY work on a 6x7 since it was designed for 6x6. Twould be interesting indeed to find out for sure. Perhaps a good project for the week! I'll let you know Arh. But the back focus for the Pentax 6x7 is 84.95mm (is this figure correct?), the Arsat is 74.10mm, bummer. It

Re: print film in 4x5

Fujicolor NPS 160 print is available in 4x5 and 8x10. So are several of the Portra films. Per BH NYC ads... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

Re: Re[4]: slide film

In a message dated 8/14/2002 2:41:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I plan on running the Velveta through my ZX-50 I think you'll find it a bit cheezy... ;) Chris L. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re(hash): Photography Re-Invented

In a message dated 8/13/2002 7:16:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.nature.com/nsu/020805/020805-10.html Very interesting, but of course, many questions remain. I think long term stability may be an issue. I sounds like a way to make a good color

Way OT now: New Limited Lenses?

Leica never, ever made a camera like the PZ or the LX, either. Leica offers real product support to their customers, and never made a camera that required service every 1500 exposures. William Robb Good thing, too. If what I hear about the reliability of the R series is true. My Leica

Re: OT: Why I'm leaving pentax (and why you will follow)

Personally, this is what got me Acronymic Design LOL Chris L. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: New Limited Lenses? Whatever.

In a message dated 8/9/2002 6:07:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If Pentax doesn't introduce new Limited lenses in September I'm dumping my MZ-S and Spotmatic and switching to the Leica M-system. VERY unhappy with Pentax's LACK of follow-up on the exceptional 31mm,

Re: New Limited Lenses? Whatever.

That's cool, Rob. I have absolutely no interest in a urinary contest either. I simply want to have a spirited, if not passionate discussion of things Pentax and photography in general. ...but I've found quite the opposite... But what's the opposite of what I asserted? That I don't get great