Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter Compatibility

drypenn · 07-31-2015, 09:47 AM

Hi PaPa, I don't think that driline meant it in a condescending way. Jatrax explained it best.

The 18-250 is a do-everything, jack of all trade lens but one thing it is not is a high-quality grade lens. Converters tend to slow down, and somehow degrade image quality of lenses mounted to it. An 18-250 is already slow as it is, and mounting it into a converter further slows it down. It will also handle image degradation worse than a faster, better glass. So driline is actually spot-on, but the way the message came across was maybe, just a wee bit over the top, but I'm sure that he meant well.

Enjoy your stay, ask some more questions, most of us are non-professionals, and many of us were once (or is still) confused by the technicalities in photography!

Welcome!

**PaPa** · 08-02-2015, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by drypenn

Hi PaPa, I don't think that driline meant it in a condescending way. Jatrax explained it best.

The 18-250 is a do-everything, jack of all trade lens but one thing it is not is a high-quality grade lens. Converters tend to slow down, and somehow degrade image quality of lenses mounted to it. An 18-250 is already slow as it is, and mounting it into a converter further slows it down. It will also handle image degradation worse than a faster, better glass. So driline is actually spot-on, but the way the message came across was maybe, just a wee bit over the top, but I'm sure that he meant well.

Enjoy your stay, ask some more questions, most of us are non-professionals, and many of us were once (or is still) confused by the technicalities in photography!

Welcome!

Thank-you for your kind welcome Drypenn,
My youngest daughter called me a grumpy old man today and there maybe some truth to what she said. I also noticed Driline has some loyal forum supporters, which says a lot for him. Some of the nicest people can make a bad first impression and I consider myself to be a nice grumpy old man.

The Yugo Incident is in the past and should stay there.

I agree with your comments regarding the 18-250 as being a jack of all trades lens. It's great for quick candid shots near or far, of family, street or events. It's my favorite and most used lens.

Can you tell me more about the Monthly Photo Contest?

Tx's again.

**jatrax** · 08-03-2015, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by PaPa

Some of the nicest people can make a bad first impression and I consider myself to be a nice grumpy old man. The Yugo Incident is in the past and should stay there.

We all get grumpy from time to time. And on many internet forums a comment like was made might be intended in a negative way. On this forum, possibly the politest I frequent, it is very rare to see comments intended as negative. We do joke about quite a bit and unless you have been around long enough to get to know the characters those jokes can sometimes seem off. This is also a truly international forum so English is not everyone's first language which sometimes makes slang hard to understand or comments come out different than they might from a native speaker.

Anyway, welcome and stick around.

If you have not found it yet here is one of the nicest things about this site, the lens database: Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database
And here is a link to the Photo Contest: Monthly Photo Contests - PentaxForums.com

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The Pentax HD PENTAX-DA AF Rear Converter 1.4X AW (and any lens) Club	Mike.P®	Lens Clubs	498	01-15-2024 08:17 AM
Stacking HD-DA 1.4x Rear Converter AW	quarc	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	18	12-13-2015 11:44 PM
For Sale - Sold: Pentax DA HD AF Rear Converter 1.4x AW	Mikesul	Sold Items	3	01-12-2015 08:56 AM
The Pentax HD PENTAX-DA AF Rear Converter 1.4X AW	Shakey	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	3	07-12-2014 08:38 PM
HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter v.s Kenko Pz-AF 1.5X Teleplus SHQ	Unregistered User	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	19	04-03-2014 02:52 AM

07-31-2015, 09:47 AM	#16
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Hi PaPa, I don't think that driline meant it in a condescending way. Jatrax explained it best. The 18-250 is a do-everything, jack of all trade lens but one thing it is not is a high-quality grade lens. Converters tend to slow down, and somehow degrade image quality of lenses mounted to it. An 18-250 is already slow as it is, and mounting it into a converter further slows it down. It will also handle image degradation worse than a faster, better glass. So driline is actually spot-on, but the way the message came across was maybe, just a wee bit over the top, but I'm sure that he meant well. Enjoy your stay, ask some more questions, most of us are non-professionals, and many of us were once (or is still) confused by the technicalities in photography! Welcome!

08-02-2015, 08:03 PM	#17
PaPa Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bracebridge, Ontario. Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by drypenn Hi PaPa, I don't think that driline meant it in a condescending way. Jatrax explained it best. The 18-250 is a do-everything, jack of all trade lens but one thing it is not is a high-quality grade lens. Converters tend to slow down, and somehow degrade image quality of lenses mounted to it. An 18-250 is already slow as it is, and mounting it into a converter further slows it down. It will also handle image degradation worse than a faster, better glass. So driline is actually spot-on, but the way the message came across was maybe, just a wee bit over the top, but I'm sure that he meant well. Enjoy your stay, ask some more questions, most of us are non-professionals, and many of us were once (or is still) confused by the technicalities in photography! Welcome! Thank-you for your kind welcome Drypenn, My youngest daughter called me a grumpy old man today and there maybe some truth to what she said. I also noticed Driline has some loyal forum supporters, which says a lot for him. Some of the nicest people can make a bad first impression and I consider myself to be a nice grumpy old man. The Yugo Incident is in the past and should stay there. I agree with your comments regarding the 18-250 as being a jack of all trades lens. It's great for quick candid shots near or far, of family, street or events. It's my favorite and most used lens. Can you tell me more about the Monthly Photo Contest? Tx's again.

08-03-2015, 09:13 AM	#18
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by PaPa Some of the nicest people can make a bad first impression and I consider myself to be a nice grumpy old man. The Yugo Incident is in the past and should stay there. We all get grumpy from time to time. And on many internet forums a comment like was made might be intended in a negative way. On this forum, possibly the politest I frequent, it is very rare to see comments intended as negative. We do joke about quite a bit and unless you have been around long enough to get to know the characters those jokes can sometimes seem off. This is also a truly international forum so English is not everyone's first language which sometimes makes slang hard to understand or comments come out different than they might from a native speaker. Anyway, welcome and stick around. If you have not found it yet here is one of the nicest things about this site, the lens database: Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database And here is a link to the Photo Contest: Monthly Photo Contests - PentaxForums.com