Retro lenses on a modern digital camera

[Paul]

I recently bought a Pentax K-x because apparently it works fine with all Pentax lenses that I used on the K1000 I had in the 80's.  True enough, they do; they snap right on without any kind of adapter, and I can even meter through them.  As a bonus, the anti-shake mechanism built into the camera works with these old lenses.  I'll post some pictures taken with these lenses when I have more time.

What's also interesting is the fact that Pentax is re-using a name from a classic Pentax, the KX.

Here's the first KX from the 1970's:



Here's the modern version from 2010 that I just bought:

[Paul]

I couldn't wait; I put the vintage 50mm prime lens on, opened the aperture all the way to F1.7, and took this shot:



The depth of field gets pretty thin!

Next, I closed down the aperture to F8, attached the close-up filters, and took one of the logo:

[RobertB]

...I can even meter through them.  As a bonus, the anti-shake mechanism built into the camera works with these old lenses.

Ah, those are extra nice bonuses!  Too bad the same functionalities cannot be had in all Nikon lenses.

              That's what I get for having a Nikon,
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