Hi, I'd like to say that many here still use the type of gear that you have, but I'm not sure there are as many now as there were a few years ago. Still, the screw mount Pentax lenses and bodies have not disappeared from use, and a few people here use them frequently, that's for sure. Many of us, while no longer using the bodies, still use the lenses, and, of course, many are using the K-mount manual focus bodies and lenses. Some are even using them on Canon digital cameras. I use only manual cameras and the early K-mount lenses, with a few later ones thrown into the mix.
The lenses that you have will work on the new Pentax digital SLR's. Pretty nice, isn't it. Welcome to the list ... just jump in whenever and wherever you feel like. There's very little formality here. And feel free to post your pics. Most of us do under the subject of PAW or PESO (Picture a Week, Picture Every So Often) Just include one or both of those acronyms in the subject line so we'll know what to expect. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Krishna M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am a new comer to this list and want to introduce myself. > > I have been using Pentax body and lens from 1986 - Have about 5000 35-mm > slides -- but still consider myself within the realm of "amateur". My pix > are mostly photo-journalistic, editorial, nature and travel. I wrote a few > articles to go with my pix which were published. > > My equipment consists of Pentax Spotmatic F body and four SMC Takumar screw > mount lens: 1.4/50mm, 1.8/85mm, 4/100mm Macro, 4/200mm. I also use a Vivitar > 2.8/24mm lens. My recent addition is a Belarus-made MC Pelang > 3.5/8mm fisheye circular lens! I mostly use Fujichrome Provia and sometimes > Velvia. > > I am wondering if there are people around who still use this kind of gear -- > screw mounts, fixed focals...and as old a body as "Spotmatic F". However, I > love my lens because of their excellent optical quality (particularly the > 100mm macro and the 85mm which I use as a portrait lens!) > > Also wondering if these old Pentax screw mount lens can be used with any of > the new Pentax digital camera bodies that are coming out. If any one has > experience in so using, kindly advise. > > Hoping to actively take part, learn and contribute to the list. > Thanks and Warm Regards > Krishna.
