Sounds like the problem I had with my 80-320. The PZ-1p and *ist-D didn't see it as an "A" lens. I'd hoped it would be a simple problem with the contacts on the "A" setting, but no such luck - I ended up having to replace the chip in the lens. If that's the case, expect to pay perhaps $100 for a repair (I paid $70, but I had a cheap local shop). That probably means it's cheaper to pass on this deal.
On Tue, Jun 27, 2006 at 12:54:07PM -0500, Larry Levy wrote: > I felt that I needed a little greater reach on my *ist D, so I found and > bought an FA 80-320. The lens looks great, mounts well and has a major > problem. The D does not recognize or change the settings on the lens. > Additionally, when I use the preview switch, the lens does not stop down. > > On my Z-1, the camera does not set the lens in P mode, manual settings seem > to work and preview stops down. > > Off camera, moving the lens lever controls the diaphragm. > > > Is there a reasonable fix for this? I do like the reach and would not like > to have to return it. > > Help > -- > Larry in Dallas > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
