On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:54:07 +0200, Larry Levy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I felt that I needed a little greater reach on my *ist D, so I found and > bought an FA 80-320. The lens looks great, mounts well and has a major > problem. The D does not recognize or change the settings on the lens. > Additionally, when I use the preview switch, the lens does not stop down. > > On my Z-1, the camera does not set the lens in P mode, manual settings > seem > to work and preview stops down. > > Off camera, moving the lens lever controls the diaphragm. > > > Is there a reasonable fix for this? I do like the reach and would not > like > to have to return it. Is the diaphragm ring on 'a'? If not, put it there :o) If it is, try cleaning the contacts on the lens mount. HTH, -- Regards, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
