How can i get my really old miranda 70-210 52mm lens to fit my new pentax k100d camera?

Question

it seems to go on but wont quite swivel in

Answer 1

First question has the Miranda lens got a s***w thread or a bayonet type.

If it's got a s***w thread then you need a T2 mount to make it fit your Pentax, the metering won't work and there obviously will not be autofocus.

If it's got a bayonet mount K series then it will fit straight onto the camera metering should work in manual but again no autofocus.

My advice go out and buy a Sigma 28-300  for about £170-00 I think it's available in Pentax  fitting.

Answer 2

Sounds as if your miranda is the wrong bayonet fitting.

I have a Sigma 70-300mm Macro for my K110D + K200D, and you can get one for about £100.

Its a great lens, and if you want to see some results, message me and I will send you a link to my profile page on

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Answer 3

You might need to remove or modify the flange on the lens if it's anything like a Vivitar lens flange. Here's a link to a Vivitar lens with a flange that needs to be removed or modified to use with a Pentax DSLR.

http://www.robertstech.com/flange.htm

EDIT:

If it's the same lens as this one here, I haven't a clue. You could compare the lens mount with a Pentax lens (kit?) to see if there is a difference between the two.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pentax-PK-Miranda...