Nice suprise

86JR · 19 Jul 2010 at 01:34

Dad gave me a Pentax K1000 film camera. Never used film so wont use it.

However it was attached to (or maybe the other round) a pentax super takumar 50mm f1.4!

D70 has AF built in so it should autofocus with this lens, i havent tried it yet as its in the car. Im told bokeh is excellent and it certainly feels a lot better made than the plasticy 50mm 1.8 i currently have.

I can see the blades on it and the lens is in mint condition so im quite chuffed!

Stupot_ · 19 Jul 2010 at 01:42

twoblacklines said:
D70 has AF built in so it should autofocus with this lens

*snigger*

sketch145 · 19 Jul 2010 at 01:49

It's a very nice lens, but unfortunately won't focus on the D70 due to it having no electrical contacts or screw mechanical coupling (screw drive) to the body.

If it came off a k1000 it will be pentax K mount, this means that you won't be able to use it on your D70 without an adapter with an optical element in (which are pricey and reduce the lens' superb quality).

If I was you I would give it a go on the film body, the k1000 is a very nice camera to use.

asim18 · 19 Jul 2010 at 02:24

My brother had a K1000 with a 50mm 1.8 lens... It's an excellent camera and lens, get a roll of film and at least give it a try.

D.P. · 19 Jul 2010 at 06:38

If it came off a pentax you will need an expensive adapter. In the endm you might as well just buy the Nikon 50mm if that is a lens you really want.

Alternatuvely, play with the film camera, it would be a great teaching aid.

p0ss3s3d · 19 Jul 2010 at 07:20

:facepalm:

On a serious note, go out and shoot some film!

Snapshot · 19 Jul 2010 at 08:38

twoblacklines said:
D70 has AF built in so it should autofocus with this lens,

What colour is the sky in your world?

bigsharn · 19 Jul 2010 at 10:29

p0ss3s3d said:
:facepalm:

On a serious note, go out and shoot some film!

peterattheboro · 19 Jul 2010 at 10:42

syke · 19 Jul 2010 at 13:57

Use film too, it's a lot of fun. And I actually don't mind the Nikon 50mm, it's built better than the Canon one afaik.

clv101 · 19 Jul 2010 at 14:05

Nice camera, nice lens - go and have some fun with some film!

ichabod crane · 19 Jul 2010 at 14:40

If your not wanting to use the K1000 you should pass it on to someone who will

Stupot_ · 19 Jul 2010 at 14:50

ichabod crane said:
If your not wanting to use the K1000 you should pass it on to someone who will

There's a wanted thread for film slr's in the MM...

86JR · 19 Jul 2010 at 14:57

Snapshot said:
What colour is the sky in your world?

Claret with comments like yours

86JR · 19 Jul 2010 at 15:01

Stupot_ said:
*snigger*

I think you mean "snicker" wise-ass.

Janesy B · 19 Jul 2010 at 15:50

TBL:

martinturner · 19 Jul 2010 at 15:59

How about we all play nice and get back on topic. We all make mistakes, no need to be nasty about it.

I would fire some film off; its great fun!

Stupot_ · 19 Jul 2010 at 16:48

Stupot_ said:
*snigger*

twoblacklines said:

I think you mean "snicker" wise-ass.

Click to expand...

No. You see, that's a chocolate bar. Geddit?

Dunks · 19 Jul 2010 at 17:02

What's with the snippy/smart assed replies?

He obviously made a mistake in thinking that the inbuilt AF motor would work with this lens'. Not the crime of the century.

Anyway, TBL, get a couple of rolls of film at get shooting!

Maccy · 19 Jul 2010 at 18:09

twoblacklines - get yourself a roll of 35mm film (if that's what it takes!) and at least try and shoot some film. Can always get it developed at Boots or wherever for next to nothing, makes you work a lot harder and the results can be fantastic