Comments on: Can I use the lenses from my old Pentax ME super 35mm SLR camera with a digital SLR? http://digitalslrreviews.net/pentax-digital-slr/can-i-use-the-lenses-from-my-old-pentax-me-super-35mm-slr-camera-with-a-digital-slr Digital SLR Reviews to keep you up to date Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:18:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: clavestone http://digitalslrreviews.net/pentax-digital-slr/can-i-use-the-lenses-from-my-old-pentax-me-super-35mm-slr-camera-with-a-digital-slr/comment-page-1#comment-696 clavestone Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:47:59 +0000 http://digitalslrreviews.net/pentax-digital-slr/can-i-use-the-lenses-from-my-old-pentax-me-super-35mm-slr-camera-with-a-digital-slr#comment-696 Yes you can. If they are "A" series (an A on the aperture collar) you get full function (except autofocus). If no "A" then they are called "M" series and you can still mount and shoot, and have what's called stop-down metering<br><b>References : </b><br>Pentax Shooter for 3 yrs including 3 AF lenses, 3 M series, and 3 M42/screw mount series. Yes you can.

If they are "A" series (an A on the aperture collar) you get full function (except autofocus). If no "A" then they are called "M" series and you can still mount and shoot, and have what's called stop-down metering
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Pentax Shooter for 3 yrs including 3 AF lenses, 3 M series, and 3 M42/screw mount series.

]]> By: Dr. Sam http://digitalslrreviews.net/pentax-digital-slr/can-i-use-the-lenses-from-my-old-pentax-me-super-35mm-slr-camera-with-a-digital-slr/comment-page-1#comment-695 Dr. Sam Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:12:59 +0000 http://digitalslrreviews.net/pentax-digital-slr/can-i-use-the-lenses-from-my-old-pentax-me-super-35mm-slr-camera-with-a-digital-slr#comment-695 Your manual probably has a page - very near the back - showing which lenses are compatible and which features will or will not work.<br><b>References : </b><br> Your manual probably has a page – very near the back – showing which lenses are compatible and which features will or will not work.
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]]> By: asmodeus_sheff http://digitalslrreviews.net/pentax-digital-slr/can-i-use-the-lenses-from-my-old-pentax-me-super-35mm-slr-camera-with-a-digital-slr/comment-page-1#comment-694 asmodeus_sheff Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:53:59 +0000 http://digitalslrreviews.net/pentax-digital-slr/can-i-use-the-lenses-from-my-old-pentax-me-super-35mm-slr-camera-with-a-digital-slr#comment-694 A lot depends on the camera. The basic K Bayonet has been upgraded by Pentax etc to incorporate auto-focus. Some Digital SLRs will still allow you to use these lenses, but you need to check the exact model: New Bayonets Are Kaf Kaf2 and Ka, all of which add advance feature such as auto focus, and aperture control.<br><b>References : </b><br>Visit any Pentax webpage for more details as the new cameras come out A lot depends on the camera.

The basic K Bayonet has been upgraded by Pentax etc to incorporate auto-focus.

Some Digital SLRs will still allow you to use these lenses, but you need to check the exact model: New Bayonets Are Kaf Kaf2 and Ka, all of which add advance feature such as auto focus, and aperture control.
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Visit any Pentax webpage for more details as the new cameras come out

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