The Hawke SLR T2 Camera Adaptor – Pentax K (Model 64002) is a precision-machined mechanical adapter ring engineered to attach Pentax 35mm SLR and DSLR camera bodies directly to spotting scopes, telescopes, and field optics. By replacing the camera lens, the adapter establishes a rigid, light-tight optical coupling for ultra-telephoto digiscoping and prime focus astrophotography. It features a passive, fully mechanical design with no electronic contacts, relying on manual exposure or aperture-priority stop-down metering through the camera body.

Key Features

• Dedicated Optical Coupling: Bridges Pentax K-mount camera bodies to spotting scopes and astronomical equipment via compatible digiscoping sleeves or telephoto adapters.
• Standardized Threading: Features a standard internal female thread to mate securely with external male optical tubes.
• Positive Bayonet Engagement: Clicks directly into the camera's native bayonet mount to eliminate flex and prevent ambient light leaks during long-exposure capture.
• Passive Mechanical Build: Functions without batteries or external wiring, operating reliably across all standard field temperatures.

Specifications

• Camera Mount Compatibility: Pentax K bayonet mount
• Optic / Accessory Interface: Standard T2 female thread (M42 x 0.75 mm)
• System Type: Mechanical lens mount adapter
• Electronic Contacts: None (manual focus and exposure operation)

Who is the Hawke SLR T2 Camera Adaptor Pentax K for?

• Pentax K-mount DSLR wildlife digiscopers — secures a native Pentax K bayonet camera body directly to spotting scope digiscoping sleeves using standard M42 x 0.75 mm female T2 threads for high-magnification telephotography.
• Amateur astronomers using Pentax cameras — mounts Pentax SLR and DSLR camera bodies directly to prime focus telescope visual backs featuring standard M42 x 0.75 mm male threads for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky imaging.

Less suitable for: Photographers shooting with native mirrorless bodies or non-Pentax systems (such as Canon EF, Nikon F, or Sony E mounts); these configurations require dedicated, brand-specific T2 camera adapter rings or secondary mount converters to fit the M42 x 0.75 mm thread.