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Kiron Lens Question

By: DonKoerner 61 days ago
I am trying to find out what cameras are compatible with a Kiron Lens I have.
It is 70–210mm 1:4.0
I am not sure what other info would be needed to determine the compatibility.

Thanks for the help.

Don
By: johnriley 59 days ago
Kiron made lenses with different mounts for different cameras, so we would need to know the mount type. Are there any markings on the mount area of the lens?

John
By: epzPete 58 days ago
It will probably be Pentax (PK), Ricoh (PKR), Olympus (OM), Canon (FD)Nikon (AI) or Minolta (MD) or Contax Yashica (CY or YC)
By: DonKoerner 58 days ago
Unfortunatley there are no marking on the lens in the mount area.
There is a P/K near the mount area and also on the cap for the mount.

Don
By: johnriley 57 days ago
Then it will be for Pentax K bayonet cameras, including even the DSLRs.
By: DonKoerner 57 days ago
Thanks for the information.

Excuse my lack of knwoledge regarding cameras, but what is a "bayonet" camera?

Don
By: johnriley 57 days ago
It refers to the type of lens attachment - either a screw thread to unscrew the lens or a bayonet where you insert the lens and turn till it clicks into place.

Prior to 1974 Pentax used the M42 42mm thread screw fit. After that they introduced the K Bayonet. This has been in use since then, with extra features added but still retaining compatibility.

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