Old Pentax Lenses on a D7000?

I have inherited my father's old Pentax K1000 along with several lenses. I was wondering if there is a way to use his lenses on my Nikon d7000? It would mean the world to me to be able to use his old lenses.

This is my first time here on this forum and I am looking forward to learning much!

Bekkie

I believe you can buy an adapter to do it..Welcome to the forum...

Yep, simple adapter, probably costing TOPS $50.

You would be operating VERY manually though. So be sure you are comfortable with shooting like that. Personally, I would probably have more fun buying some film and playing with the old kit as is.

I'd go the film route as well. Since the adapter will have glass in it, you probably won't like the IQ of the results.

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480sparky said:

I'd go the film route as well. Since the adapter will have glass in it, you probably won't like the IQ of the results.

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I don't believe they have glass in them...

pedroj said:

I don't believe they have glass in them...

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Isn't the Pentax K mount larger than the F? If so, it would have to have glass in it to maintain infinity focus.

There is glass in this one:
FotodioX Adapter for Pentax K Lens to Nikon F-Mount PK-NK-G B&H

480sparky said:

Isn't the Pentax K mount larger than the F? If so, it would have to have glass in it to maintain infinity focus.

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You maybe right,

pedroj said:

I believe you can buy an adapter to do it..Welcome to the forum...

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Thank you Alan, I will check that out.

Thank you Petroj, nickt, Don, 480 Sparky, and SKVltd. Appreciate your kind responses!