PENTAX-DA 1.4X Converter is announced officially

Grokh · 02-05-2014, 03:43 PM

Hi, colleagues!
The HD PENTAX-DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter is now announced officially!
PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 1.4X AW Rear Converter

bobmaxja · 02-05-2014, 03:44 PM

Your late
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250767-hd-teleconve...announced.html

Grokh · 02-05-2014, 03:47 PM

Ups...

brosen · 02-05-2014, 03:59 PM

It does not have compatibility with the 18-135mm lens?

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-05-2014, 04:20 PM

What it does not say,

Interesting no coverage for K10/20 bodies, nor does it say how many lenses /elements, or whether it is screw drive compatible or only sdm. Also no indication of compatibility with p-TTL flash and shake reduction systems

**boriscleto** · 02-05-2014, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

What it does not say,

Interesting no coverage for K10/20 bodies, nor does it say how many lenses /elements, or whether it is screw drive compatible or only sdm. Also no indication of compatibility with p-TTL flash and shake reduction systems

From the provided link

Quote:

Auto Focus and Auto Aperture functionality is retained when using the HD PENTAX-DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter. The rear converter works flawlessly with both the camera-driven AF system and the lens-driven AF system (such as the SDM- and DC- series lenses).** **The camera’s firmware must be updated to the latest version before using the autofocus function. Compatible camera bodies are: K-3, K-50, K-500, K-30, K-5 II, K-5 II s, K-5, K-01, K-7, and K-r. Autofocus is possible with a PENTAX lens having maximum aperture of f/4 or brighter.

6BQ5 · 02-05-2014, 04:52 PM

It has a high MSRP - way too high for me. I think I would rather use the money to get another lens instead.

Adam · 02-05-2014, 04:53 PM

Please continue discussion here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250767-hd-teleconve...announced.html

02-05-2014, 03:43 PM	#1
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02-05-2014, 04:53 PM	#8
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bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Your late https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250767-hd-teleconve...announced.html

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Grokh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St.-Petersburg Photos: Albums Posts: 267 Original Poster	Ups...

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brosen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US Posts: 183	It does not have compatibility with the 18-135mm lens?

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Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	What it does not say, Interesting no coverage for K10/20 bodies, nor does it say how many lenses /elements, or whether it is screw drive compatible or only sdm. Also no indication of compatibility with p-TTL flash and shake reduction systems

02-05-2014, 04:26 PM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge What it does not say, Interesting no coverage for K10/20 bodies, nor does it say how many lenses /elements, or whether it is screw drive compatible or only sdm. Also no indication of compatibility with p-TTL flash and shake reduction systems From the provided link Quote: Auto Focus and Auto Aperture functionality is retained when using the HD PENTAX-DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter. The rear converter works flawlessly with both the camera-driven AF system and the lens-driven AF system (such as the SDM- and DC- series lenses). The camera’s firmware must be updated to the latest version before using the autofocus function. Compatible camera bodies are: K-3, K-50, K-500, K-30, K-5 II, K-5 II s, K-5, K-01, K-7, and K-r. Autofocus is possible with a PENTAX lens having maximum aperture of f/4 or brighter.

02-05-2014, 04:52 PM	#7
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	It has a high MSRP - way too high for me. I think I would rather use the money to get another lens instead.