Pentax AF Adapter!!!

**TwoUptons** · 08-30-2018, 04:09 AM

The DA version is a regular teleconverter. It won’t enable autofocus on a manual focus lens. Only the 1.7 F teleconverter does that.

-Eric

**beachgardener** · 08-30-2018, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Let us know how it goes!

yes ok, i'll have to figure it out first.

Adam · 08-30-2018, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Is the DA good?

It's the best currently available for Pentax. You can read about its operation and performance here:
Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

It's a traditional teleconverter and supports whatever AF was originally supported by the lens. It is not an AF adapter.

**i_trax** · 08-30-2018, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

I was wondering, how does the DA version works?

Pentax HD 1.4 is not a FF (DA does not exist).
There is also Tamron F 1.4 it is FF, I like it but it is available on used market only.

SunnyG. · 08-31-2018, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by Adam

It's the best currently available for Pentax. You can read about its operation and performance here:
Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

It's a traditional teleconverter and supports whatever AF was originally supported by the lens. It is not an AF adapter.

It's really amazing!

**kernos** · 08-31-2018, 04:55 AM

Just as an observation, this is a ton of money to get teleconverted autofocus on a non AF. On a good day, I could find an FA43 for this much.

SunnyG. · 08-31-2018, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by kernos

Just as an observation, this is a ton of money to get teleconverted autofocus on a non AF. On a good day, I could find an FA43 for this much.

But I believe it is a long-term investment!

DeadJohn · 08-31-2018, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by kernos

Just as an observation, this is a ton of money to get teleconverted autofocus on a non AF. On a good day, I could find an FA43 for this much.

The 1.7 seems best suited for wildlife telephoto. Convert a 300/2.8 lens to 510/4.8.

SunnyG. · 08-31-2018, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

The 1.7 seems best suited for wildlife telephoto. Convert a 300/2.8 lens to 510/4.8.

Also for portrait!!!

**kernos** · 08-31-2018, 02:08 PM

I would love to hear what you finally buy.

08-30-2018, 07:00 PM	#18
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08-30-2018, 04:09 AM	#16
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,223	The DA version is a regular teleconverter. It won’t enable autofocus on a manual focus lens. Only the 1.7 F teleconverter does that. -Eric

08-30-2018, 04:42 AM	#17
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by SunnyG. Let us know how it goes! yes ok, i'll have to figure it out first.

08-30-2018, 11:06 PM	#19
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by SunnyG. I was wondering, how does the DA version works? Pentax HD 1.4 is not a FF (DA does not exist). There is also Tamron F 1.4 it is FF, I like it but it is available on used market only.

08-31-2018, 03:48 AM	#20
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam It's the best currently available for Pentax. You can read about its operation and performance here: Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews It's a traditional teleconverter and supports whatever AF was originally supported by the lens. It is not an AF adapter. It's really amazing!

08-31-2018, 04:55 AM	#21
kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	Just as an observation, this is a ton of money to get teleconverted autofocus on a non AF. On a good day, I could find an FA43 for this much.

08-31-2018, 05:27 AM	#22
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by kernos Just as an observation, this is a ton of money to get teleconverted autofocus on a non AF. On a good day, I could find an FA43 for this much. But I believe it is a long-term investment!

08-31-2018, 07:16 AM	#23
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by kernos Just as an observation, this is a ton of money to get teleconverted autofocus on a non AF. On a good day, I could find an FA43 for this much. The 1.7 seems best suited for wildlife telephoto. Convert a 300/2.8 lens to 510/4.8.

08-31-2018, 08:22 AM	#24
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by DeadJohn The 1.7 seems best suited for wildlife telephoto. Convert a 300/2.8 lens to 510/4.8. Also for portrait!!!

08-31-2018, 02:08 PM	#25
kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	I would love to hear what you finally buy.