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(based on 6 ratings)
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Adorama Screw Mount Lens To Pentax K Body Adapter
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.7 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
50% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(3), Lightweight(3)
Cons:
Not functional(3), Poor design(3)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(4)
 
Do not buy
By TonyVerified Reviewer from Texas on 2/9/2011
Pros:
None
Cons:
Destructive to Camera, Not Functional, Poor Design
Best Uses:
Trash Can
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Screw Mount Lens To Pentax K Body Adapter:

This thing attached to the camera in a jiffy however absolutely could not be removed. It was jammed into the friction ring somehow. I removed the plate with the five screws and in the process broke a wire to the friction ring. The camera has been sent to Pentax.
Note that I am the third of five who commented that they could not remove it. I called Bowers and the gentleman tried to instruct me to remove it but to no avail. He said to remove the screw and clip from the device. When removed, the clip and screw fell off anyway. Luckily, not into the camera body.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Ease of use
By SheldoVerified Purchaser from Paris, France on 3/21/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Portraits, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Screw Mount Lens To Pentax K Body Adapter:

With a simple turn, I have access to all my screw mount Pentax lenses on my new DSLR...Excellent

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Well, I like it!
By RGVerified Reviewer from Virginia, USA on 2/6/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Inexpensive, Lightweight, Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Screw Mount Lens To Pentax K Body Adapter:

Mine works fine. More than I expected for the cost.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Save your money
By Slim-jmVerified Reviewer from OKC, OK on 10/25/2009
Cons:
Not Functional, Poor Design
Best Uses:
none, Paper Weight
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Screw Mount Lens To Pentax K Body Adapter:

I bought this to replace an original Pentax adapter, thinking they would all be about the same. I also thought the included tool would be handy to remove the adapter from the body. Once in place, my lenses wouldn't line up in their proper orientation, the focus became stiff, the apertures were too, I thought I wasn't going to be able to get the adapter off the camera and on and on. Don't buy this!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Poor Fit...Unable to remove
By Steve the disappointedVerified Reviewer from Vancouver, WA on 2/25/2009
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Not Functional, Poor Design
Best Uses:
none
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Screw Mount Lens To Pentax K Body Adapter:

This is not the Bower brand as pictured in the illustration. It is a ProOptic brand item. When mounted to the camera there is about 15 degrees of play. This is enough to provide at least 1 stop overexposure with most K-mount bodies due to inaccurate coupling.

The worst part is that the brand new unit now appears to be permanently attached to my camera. Try as I might, I have been unable to free the spring catch from the body to remove the adapter.

So...buyer beware...this is not a recommended item!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
m42 to k mount
By E.A.Verified Purchaser from San Diego,CA. on 12/31/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Durable, Rugged, Strong Construction
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Adorama Adorama Screw Mount Lens To Pentax K Body Adapter:

The best way to use this adapter, is to remove the spring clip. And glue [one drop] the ring to the threads of the lens and use the lens as any other k-lens. Also you can make a hole on the lens base to lock the lens to the camera. [remove ring and put rear cap back on to protect glass before drilling]

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