Hands-On Video with the Pentax 1.4x Teleconverter

Adam · 02-09-2014, 01:40 PM - **1 Like**

While discussing plans for our upcoming CP+ interview with Pentax, my journalist got a chance to play with the new 1.4x teleconverter. Here's the footage:

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Steve.Ledger · 02-09-2014, 02:06 PM

Shame the pricing is ridiculous.

**pearsaab** · 02-09-2014, 02:16 PM

I'm hoping it gets bad reviews because that is a killer price...if it is good I will have to get one

VisualDarkness · 02-09-2014, 02:37 PM

Meh, it's black and not white like Canon's, brutal!
(What do I win?)

mikemike · 02-09-2014, 02:39 PM

Cool. Was that video shot I'm the us or Japan

ElJamoquio · 02-09-2014, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Shame the pricing is ridiculous.

It's not ridiculous if it out-performs T/C's from other brands.

I don't think it will outperform the Nikon/Canon but we'll see, eventually.

The days of Pentax lenses being better values than Canon/Nikon sadly seem to be over. Enjoy inexpensive cameras.

**LaurenOE** · 02-09-2014, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

My guess the review will center on the Tamron 1.4 and the Pentax F 1.7x Auto Focusing Adapter as to what the IQ of this adapter is.

If it matches the Tamron, great, I have one already.
If it matches the Pentax F 1.7, great I have two already.

If it beats them both, I'm going to be out $600.

ElJamoquio · 02-09-2014, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

My guess the review will center on the Tamron 1.4 and the Pentax F 1.7x Auto Focusing Adapter as to what the IQ of this adapter is.

If it matches the Tamron, great, I have one already.
If it matches the Pentax F 1.7, great I have two already.

If it beats them both, I'm going to be out $600.

$400-500 for the F 1.7 and $200-300 for the Tamron. BAM, you just made $100 and have two T/C's.

**jpzk** · 02-09-2014, 07:45 PM

I'm still looking forward to testing this TC with the DA*300/4!

I might "have to" sell my TC's: Pentax 1.7X adapter and a Tamron 1.4X.
We shall see.

JP

VisualDarkness · 02-09-2014, 08:20 PM

Adam, how is the feel of it? It looks strikingly similar to the Q to K adapter, does it feel similar too?
Wonderful build it that's true.

ElJamoquio · 02-09-2014, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I'm still looking forward to testing this TC with the DA*300/4!

I might "have to" sell my TC's: Pentax 1.7X adapter and a Tamron 1.4X.
We shall see.

JP

I sold my T/C's in anticipation of this one, over a year ago!

That's OK, though, I didn't really use them. I didn't like the AF of either T/C combo.

VisualDarkness · 02-09-2014, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I sold my T/C's in anticipation of this one, over a year ago!

That's OK, though, I didn't really use them. I didn't like the AF of either T/C combo.

Sold mine just before the first real leaks appeared, putting my faith in the roadmap.

tabl10s · 02-09-2014, 11:33 PM

Never thought of using a TC on a macro lens. N hope Sigma will give what we want in the 180/150 2.8's.

**crewl1** · 02-10-2014, 09:01 AM

The change in exposure is not linear - perhaps the lighting changed in the room?
In first comparison original shot is 1/500 f5 ISO100 and with TC it is 1/500 f5.6 ISO 200
In second comparison original is 1/800 f6.3 ISO100 and with TC it is 1/800 f7.1 ISO 100

Originally posted by LaurenOE

If it matches the Tamron, great, I have one already. If it matches the Pentax F 1.7, great I have two already. If it beats them both, I'm going to be out $600.

If it can AF properly with SDM on my DA*300 I will buy it. If not then I will continue to crop (or use my Q7 with the DA*300)

FW Birds · 02-10-2014, 11:55 AM

Really looking forward to the reviews of the new Pentax 1.4 teleconverter. It looks like the perfect match for a K-3 and DA*300mm for a fully weather sealed birding outfit.

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02-09-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Shame the pricing is ridiculous.

02-09-2014, 02:16 PM	#3
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	I'm hoping it gets bad reviews because that is a killer price...if it is good I will have to get one

02-09-2014, 02:37 PM	#4
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Meh, it's black and not white like Canon's, brutal! (What do I win?)

02-09-2014, 02:39 PM	#5
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Cool. Was that video shot I'm the us or Japan

02-09-2014, 03:49 PM	#6
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Shame the pricing is ridiculous. It's not ridiculous if it out-performs T/C's from other brands. I don't think it will outperform the Nikon/Canon but we'll see, eventually. The days of Pentax lenses being better values than Canon/Nikon sadly seem to be over. Enjoy inexpensive cameras.

02-09-2014, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#7
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	My guess the review will center on the Tamron 1.4 and the Pentax F 1.7x Auto Focusing Adapter as to what the IQ of this adapter is. If it matches the Tamron, great, I have one already. If it matches the Pentax F 1.7, great I have two already. If it beats them both, I'm going to be out $600.

02-09-2014, 07:33 PM	#8
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by LaurenOE My guess the review will center on the Tamron 1.4 and the Pentax F 1.7x Auto Focusing Adapter as to what the IQ of this adapter is. If it matches the Tamron, great, I have one already. If it matches the Pentax F 1.7, great I have two already. If it beats them both, I'm going to be out $600. $400-500 for the F 1.7 and $200-300 for the Tamron. BAM, you just made $100 and have two T/C's.

02-09-2014, 07:45 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	I'm still looking forward to testing this TC with the DA*300/4! I might "have to" sell my TC's: Pentax 1.7X adapter and a Tamron 1.4X. We shall see. JP

02-09-2014, 08:20 PM	#10
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Adam, how is the feel of it? It looks strikingly similar to the Q to K adapter, does it feel similar too? Wonderful build it that's true.

02-09-2014, 08:39 PM	#11
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by jpzk I'm still looking forward to testing this TC with the DA*300/4! I might "have to" sell my TC's: Pentax 1.7X adapter and a Tamron 1.4X. We shall see. JP I sold my T/C's in anticipation of this one, over a year ago! That's OK, though, I didn't really use them. I didn't like the AF of either T/C combo.

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02-09-2014, 08:57 PM	#12
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I sold my T/C's in anticipation of this one, over a year ago! That's OK, though, I didn't really use them. I didn't like the AF of either T/C combo. Sold mine just before the first real leaks appeared, putting my faith in the roadmap.

02-09-2014, 11:33 PM	#13
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Never thought of using a TC on a macro lens. N hope Sigma will give what we want in the 180/150 2.8's.

02-10-2014, 09:01 AM	#14
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	The change in exposure is not linear - perhaps the lighting changed in the room? In first comparison original shot is 1/500 f5 ISO100 and with TC it is 1/500 f5.6 ISO 200 In second comparison original is 1/800 f6.3 ISO100 and with TC it is 1/800 f7.1 ISO 100 Originally posted by LaurenOE If it matches the Tamron, great, I have one already. If it matches the Pentax F 1.7, great I have two already. If it beats them both, I'm going to be out $600. If it can AF properly with SDM on my DA300 I will buy it. If not then I will continue to crop (or use my Q7 with the DA300)

02-10-2014, 11:55 AM	#15
FW Birds Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	Really looking forward to the reviews of the new Pentax 1.4 teleconverter. It looks like the perfect match for a K-3 and DA*300mm for a fully weather sealed birding outfit.