OLD Ricoh lenses

[fracster]

Any use or just doorstops?

Thanks for any input.

[CaptainPenguin]

Depends which ones but Riccoh had a good solid reputation back in the manual focus film days

[Carl V]

If they are the bayonet fitting type, they're the same as the Pentax-K mounts, so they'll work with the old M series Pentax SLR's. There are a few of these cameras about second-hand, so although you won't get very much for your lenses, a used camera dealer will make you an offer for them.

[fracster]

Thanks for the help.

I ask as a guy I know has an old Ricoh film set up and he wants to go digital,I didn`t know if his old lenses would fit any new Dslr`s or, if they do, would they autofocus? My guess was that they would not.

[Carl V]

Thanks for the help.

I ask as a guy I know has an old Ricoh film set up and he wants to go digital,I didn`t know if his old lenses would fit any new Dslr`s or, if they do, would they autofocus? My guess was that they would not.

If he were to get a Pentax digital SLR, and assuming Pentax have kept the same bayonet mount, then the lenses should fit on. However, you would have to set everything manually - exposure as well as focus.

[fracster]

Thanks for the advice...........:thumbs: