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Mirrorless Pentax K-01: It fits hundreds of lenses from K to KAF

Unlike the tiny Q, which can be purchased for its sheer size alone, reasons to buy a flashy, obscure, but very large

Pentax

The K-01 sees very little. But the model

Pentax K-01

Has a huge advantage over its pocket-sized counterparts: the wide variety of optics is compatible with the apparatus. Hundreds of lenses from K to KAF fit, and the adapter lets you use threaded lenses, and Pentax 67 and 645 optics with ease.

The Pentax K-01 Kit mirrorless camera

Resolution – 16.3 megapixels, Display – 3″

Vivid style and unavoidable extremes have become Pentax production policy. Don’t like the toy Pentax Q? Get your camera without the mirror but with the standard Pentax KAF2 “full-size” lens mount. For more effect, also in the original “name” decoration of industrial designer Mark Newson.

The idea, like the Pentax Q idea, is highly unusual. After all, reducing the mount and therefore the size of the body is considered one of the basic goals of mirrorless cameras. The Pentax K-01, on the other hand, is the biggest and heaviest of the class – only a full-fledged DSLR would do justice to it.

But the model has a huge advantage over its pocket-sized counterparts: the widest set of optics is compatible with the machine. Hundreds of lenses from K to KAF fit, and the adapter makes it easy to use threaded lenses and optics of the Pentax 67 and 645 systems.

Good news for owners of old Pentax machines. If you don’t think about the only important question – why not buy a traditional SLR to a threaded lens?

Same size but with an optical viewfinder. Unlike the tiny Pentax Q which you can buy just for its size alone, there is very little reason to buy the eye-catching, little-understood, but very large K-01.

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Comments: 4
  1. Clementine

    What are the advantages of using a mirrorless Pentax K-01 camera that can accommodate a wide range of lenses from the K mount to KAF mount? Are there any specific limitations or considerations one should be aware of when using this camera with different lens options?

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  2. Samuel Foster

    What makes the Mirrorless Pentax K-01 compatible with such a wide range of lenses from K to KAF? Does it require any additional adapters or is it just a matter of the camera’s design? And, how does this lens compatibility benefit photographers in terms of versatility and creative possibilities?

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    1. Everly

      The Mirrorless Pentax K-01’s compatibility with a wide range of lenses from K to KAF is mainly due to its camera design. It utilizes the K-Mount system, which has been used by Pentax for many years. This means that photographers can easily mount any of the K-series lenses without the need for additional adapters. This lens compatibility greatly benefits photographers in terms of versatility and creative possibilities. They can use a vast array of lenses, both old and new, to achieve different focal lengths, perspectives, and effects. It allows photographers to experiment and explore various techniques, enhancing their creativity and enabling them to capture unique and diverse imagery.

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      1. Isla

        The Mirrorless Pentax K-01’s ability to work with a wide range of lenses from K to KAF is a result of its utilization of the K-Mount system, which Pentax has been using for a long time. This feature allows photographers to mount any K-series lenses without needing extra adapters. This lens compatibility offers photographers the flexibility to use a variety of lenses, old and new, to achieve different looks, perspectives, and effects, enhancing their creative possibilities. By allowing photographers to experiment with different techniques and styles, this camera design enables them to capture a diverse range of unique and compelling images.

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