Has anyone had experience with the quick focus ring? I have the hot shoe grip on the way and was wondering if this was necessary so as to not have to move your hand off the grip. Also, is it necessary to get one for each lens or is it easily changed?

Thanks for any advice.

-- Scott Laughlin (scottlaughlin@mindspring.com), August 10, 2001

Answers

Yes they are useful when using the hand grip. I think there are 2 or 3 versions for different lenses. They also have inserts so they can be used with different lenses, but I don't think every lens is covered. I know the type "A" is for the standard 105 lens.

-- H Fiedler (fiedlerh@att.net), October 18, 2001.

The type "A" focusing ring reportedly fits the 105, 135, 150 and 200mm lenses. The type "B" ring is for 35, 55, 75, and 90mm lenses. Pentax recommends that the ring be used to focus with fingers of the left hand at the same time they hold the grip.

-- William Gormly (wwgormly@aol.com), November 01, 2001.

Hi scott,

As i allready communicated by E-mail

I have the quick focus ring and it is useless! You can turn the lens with the ring only over 30 degres than your fingers are out of reach! second the lenses dont fit in the cases any more when the ring s are attached thirth it is very plasticy and will break soon when one would use it. So i think they all are stil in good shape!

I wished I bought some film for the money instead!

Gert Jan Bollen

-- Gert Jan Bollen (gert.jan.bollen@philips.com), November 01, 2001.

I have found the quick focus ring to be a valuable tool when used with the 135 macro and any sort of extension- be it tubes or the bellows. It is indeed a hassle to pack but it really comes down to personal preference. The things are so cheap on eBay what do you really have to lose?

-- Rolf Strasheim (rolfs@thelunatech.com), November 02, 2001.