Re: What series lens do I have?

[Paul Stenquist]

You're right. SMCP-A is an A lens, SMCP-M is an M lens, SMCP is a K 
lens. The "K" designation was unofficial. I think Pentax users just  
invented that to distinguish that first series of lens options from the 
later ones. You might also see this nomenclature applied to the later 
autofocus lenses SMCP-F and SMCP-FA. And of course we now have SMCP-DA 
-- the designation for the small image circle digital lenses.
Paul

On Nov 26, 2004, at 11:02 PM, Steve Pearson wrote:
If that's the case, then why do I see people refer to
this:
SMCP-A 50/1.4?
I did not think this was a "K" series lens, but rather
an "A" series lens?


--- "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
FYI,
The first series of Pentax K mount lenses
are often designated SMCK or SMCP by pentax
users....both mean same thing. The "P" is for
"Pentax" in that case, not programmed because
these lenses don't even support programmed exposure
modes....
JCO
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Pearson
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:40 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: What series lens do I have?
JOOC, why do I see some lenses identified as SMCP-A,
or SMCP-M, etc.?  What does the "P" stand for,
program?
So, do you not identify the "K" lenses with a "P"?
Just wondering...
--- Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Among those lens series' referenced on this list,
is
one designated as "K". In addition to those in my
bag
carrying the letter ID's; FA, A, & ,M is one
without
an alpha ID. The markings are limited to: ASAHI
OPT.
CO., Japan   smc PENTAX 1:2.8 24mm   6983748.
It takes a 52mm filter.
Is this a "K" lens?
Knowing will not change my sleep pattern, but the
question was left alone in my head again.
Thanks,
Jack

                
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