Adapt a Voightlander Nikon mount to Pentax K

Conqueror · 05-14-2013, 01:17 PM

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This

Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 Nokton SL II in Nikon AI-s fit Lens - Lenses | Robert White Photographic Ltd

plus this

Nikon F mount Nikkor AI lens to Pentax K mount PK adapter K10D K200D K-7 K-x K-r | eBay

equals quote from another thread

Quote:

Optical adapters exist. These act as short teleconverters, probably around 1.2x. They also degrade image quality a bit, so whatever was special about the lenses is lost.

(https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/sold-items/170776-wanted-acquired-nikon-k-mount-adapter.html)

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hcc · 05-14-2013, 01:39 PM

Why?

You can find some Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 with K-mount on the 2nd hand market. Check the Marketplace in this Forum, Keh.com and Adorama used. The VL58mm is a special lens IMHO, but I would not degrade its properties with an adapter...

harmonica2 · 05-14-2013, 02:21 PM

Used pricing for a K-Mount VL 58 is ridiculously expensive right now, especially when compared to a Pentax DA* 55 that has auto-focus and weather sealing.

kenafein · 05-14-2013, 02:25 PM

Buy a Sony nex body, used, and you can adapt just about anything.

tzrenz0 · 05-14-2013, 06:13 PM

I think you should be a little bit patient and wait for a K-mount version.

I swept keh.com with an LN- (Like New minus the box) copy k-mount, I thought it wouldn't show up for awhile again so I grabbed the opportunity. Yes it is a bit hefty for $449 + 59.95 shipping >.< but I also grabbed an Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII LN- as well for $415. so I think the shipping is well spent.

Otherwise if you have a extra $$$ follow kenafein's advice and enjoy the focus peaking of the NEX "which in my opinion is the best peaking in the market right now."

05-14-2013, 01:17 PM	#1
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440	Adapt a Voightlander Nikon mount to Pentax K Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. This Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 Nokton SL II in Nikon AI-s fit Lens - Lenses \| Robert White Photographic Ltd plus this Nikon F mount Nikkor AI lens to Pentax K mount PK adapter K10D K200D K-7 K-x K-r \| eBay equals quote from another thread Quote: Optical adapters exist. These act as short teleconverters, probably around 1.2x. They also degrade image quality a bit, so whatever was special about the lenses is lost. (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/sold-items/170776-wanted-acquired-nikon-k-mount-adapter.html) =

05-14-2013, 02:21 PM	#3
harmonica2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 157	Too expensive Used pricing for a K-Mount VL 58 is ridiculously expensive right now, especially when compared to a Pentax DA* 55 that has auto-focus and weather sealing.

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05-14-2013, 01:39 PM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	Why? You can find some Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 with K-mount on the 2nd hand market. Check the Marketplace in this Forum, Keh.com and Adorama used. The VL58mm is a special lens IMHO, but I would not degrade its properties with an adapter...

05-14-2013, 02:25 PM	#4
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Buy a Sony nex body, used, and you can adapt just about anything.

05-14-2013, 06:13 PM	#5
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	I think you should be a little bit patient and wait for a K-mount version. I swept keh.com with an LN- (Like New minus the box) copy k-mount, I thought it wouldn't show up for awhile again so I grabbed the opportunity. Yes it is a bit hefty for $449 + 59.95 shipping >.< but I also grabbed an Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII LN- as well for $415. so I think the shipping is well spent. Otherwise if you have a extra $$$ follow kenafein's advice and enjoy the focus peaking of the NEX "which in my opinion is the best peaking in the market right now."