Are Hexanon lenses good?
Performance of the Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f1. 7 is superb – the images are contrasty and sharp. Even wide-open the centre of the frame is sufficiently detailed for the great-looking portraits. Sharpness significantly improves when stopped down, and becomes adequate for most photos from about f2.
Do sigma lenses work on Pentax?
Independent lens manufacturer Sigma has announced that it will no longer offer lenses for Pentax K-mount cameras. The announcement was made on the Facebook page of Sigma Czech Republic, stating that because of dwindling numbers of Pentax users and company has decided to stop producing Pentax mount lenses.
Will Ricoh lenses fit Pentax?
Ricoh cameras started out using the Pentax K mount, so early lenses are generally interchangable between Ricoh and Pentax. However, Ricoh later took the mount in their own direction, creating incompatibilities between them and Pentax.
Will Pentax lenses fit Olympus?
The Pentax K Lens to Olympus 4/3 Camera Adaptor allows you to mount a Pentax K lens to a Olympus Four Thirds camera body. However, the lens will retain its ability to focus to infinity.
Are Konica lenses any good?
The Konica’s were (and still are) a great value with very nice optics. I happily shot with an OM-D and 57/1.2, as well as later, 55mm filter versions of the 50/1.4, 135/3.5 and 200/4. The OM-D 5-axis IBIS was a revelation with adapted lenses, and I really enjoyed that kit.
Are all Pentax lenses interchangeable?
All current production Pentax Digital SLR bodies are compatible with SDM lenses. However the DA* 55mm, DA 17-70mm and DA 18-135mm lenses are not compatible with some older Pentax digital SLR’s such as the K110D, first version K100D and earlier models (The K100D Super is compatible, provided it has up to date firmware).
Do old Pentax lenses fit on new cameras?
Yes you can use those lenses. They will not be as convenient as the modern autofocus lenses but Pentax DSLRs are unique in that they have backwards capability with almost any Pentax mount lens ever made, including screw mount and medium format lenses (with adapters.)
What is a Pentax SMC lens?
The smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Lens from Pentax is a fast f/1.8 lens for cameras with a Pentax K mount. Mounted to a camera with an APS-C sensor, this lens gives an angle of view equivalent to a 76.5mm telephoto lens–ideal for portraits.
Is Pentax K mount?
The Pentax K-mount, sometimes referred to as the “PK-mount”, is a bayonet lens mount standard for mounting interchangeable photographic lenses to 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras….Pentax K-mount.
Pentax K1000 without lens, showing the original K mount | |
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Type | bayonet |
Connectors | electrical pins, drive shaft for focus. |
What is a Hexanon lens?
With the exception of the three Hexars, all Konica-made SLR lenses are named Hexanon. This situation is not unlike that of the Nikkor (Nikon), Rokkor (Minolta), Takumar (Pentax) or Zuiko (Olympus) lenses.
How good are Konica’s Hexanon lenses?
Comments: ● There isn’t a bad lens among the seven Hexanon standards: two enjoy cult status, three are absolutely outstanding, albeit in different ways, while the remaining two are very solid performers. The Hexanon 40/1.8 is one of Konica’s most popular lenses. It has earned a legendary reputation for its sharpness.
What happened to the Hexanon AR lens range?
This version represents the last ‘stylistic stage’ for the Hexanon AR lens range, as the rubber covered focusing ring would remain on all Hexanon lenses, including E-type lenses, made until 1988, when Konica withdrew from the SLR market. E-type:
Is the Hexanon 40/8 the best lens for You?
In 1979, Modern Photography magazine said of this lens that it ‘proved in resolution to be one of the best tested on any camera, regardless of cost.’ The Hexanon 40/1.8 is a very good choice for photographers who prefer a wider perspective than that of the traditional 50mm standard lens and need the f1.8 aperture.