The protruding flange that protects the stop down lever can be removed.
I've modified a couple of Vivitar lenses from that era to work on my
newer Pentax cameras You can see what needs to be done in this photo.
http://www.gyes.eu/sharing/vivitar-flange1.JPG
On 8/25/2011 6:16 PM, C. Paige Gabhart wrote:
I'm new to this list and fairly new to digital photography. I have
enjoyed seeing some of the photos that have been posted by the members.
I have had a Pentax K1000 for donkey's years, which I have not used
much in a long time. I just purchased a used K-7 body. One of the
reasons I stuck with Pentax was because I had three lenses: (Focal MC
1:2 28mm, Pentax-M 1:2 50mm, a 50mm and a Vivitar MC 70-210. 1:4.5
Macro Focusing zoom)
My thinking was that it would be economical to be able to continue to
use them. The two fixed lenses mount fine. The zoom, however, will
not as it has a metal rim that is in the way. Can anyone provide any
information on how to mate the Vivitar up with the K-7, or should I
just bite the bullet and buy another lens?
Also how much of a problem is it to use the "M" and "MC" lenses?
Thanks for any assistance you can offer.
Paige
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