Help Me Understand What Vintage Stuff I Have!

jimr-pdx · 06-26-2019, 11:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TerryL

Definitely get a K1, you will absolutely love it.

But don't tell us if you get one for $425 - please

bilybianca · 06-27-2019, 01:01 AM - **1 Like**

Well, what to say? Only one thing: Congratulations!
I used to make bargain package deals like this, but I thougt those days were long gone.
About the A*300mm f4: "best lightweight hand-holdable long telephoto there is in all of God's creation." Quote from Stan's Pentax Photography Site, Stan's Pentax Photography

Kjell

TaoMaas · 06-27-2019, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

What is also of interest is the macro focusing 2x teleconverter, especially if it is a PKA mount not PK. It is unique because it has a focusing helicopter with if I recall correctly either 25 or 50 mm off extension capability, which turns a 50mm normal lens into a 100mm macro with 1:1 capability,

I have seen it with The contacts for KA mount but I only have the Kversion myself

Oh wow, I totally overlooked that on the list. Lowell is right. That thing is pretty cool. I used to have one, but sold it years ago and I've kicked myself ever since. Pair it with one of those 50mm lenses and you'll have an uber-cheap macro set-up.

cmadigan · 06-27-2019, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by iheiramo

As you have plenty of manual lenses you should check out catch in focus. It's like manual AF

Will do, thanks! I don't think I ever stumbled into this feature with my Kr.

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

What is also of interest is the macro focusing 2x teleconverter, especially if it is a PKA mount not PK. It is unique because it has a focusing helicopter with if I recall correctly either 25 or 50 mm off extension capability, which turns a 50mm normal lens into a 100mm macro with 1:1 capability,

I'm pretty curious about this one as well, looking forward to experimenting. As far as I've been able to work out, it's the same piece that this thread is about:
Vivitar 2x Macro Focusing Tele Converter: definitive thread - PentaxForums.com

Originally posted by bilybianca

"best lightweight hand-holdable long telephoto there is in all of God's creation."

Awesome! It's been my favorite of the bunch so far even just mucking around with my life-support Kr.

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06-26-2019, 11:33 PM - 1 Like	#31
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by TerryL Definitely get a K1, you will absolutely love it. But don't tell us if you get one for $425 - please

06-27-2019, 01:01 AM - 1 Like	#32
bilybianca Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hassleholm, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 334	Well, what to say? Only one thing: Congratulations! I used to make bargain package deals like this, but I thougt those days were long gone. About the A*300mm f4: "best lightweight hand-holdable long telephoto there is in all of God's creation." Quote from Stan's Pentax Photography Site, Stan's Pentax Photography Kjell

06-27-2019, 04:43 AM	#33
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge What is also of interest is the macro focusing 2x teleconverter, especially if it is a PKA mount not PK. It is unique because it has a focusing helicopter with if I recall correctly either 25 or 50 mm off extension capability, which turns a 50mm normal lens into a 100mm macro with 1:1 capability, I have seen it with The contacts for KA mount but I only have the Kversion myself Oh wow, I totally overlooked that on the list. Lowell is right. That thing is pretty cool. I used to have one, but sold it years ago and I've kicked myself ever since. Pair it with one of those 50mm lenses and you'll have an uber-cheap macro set-up.

06-27-2019, 08:43 AM	#34
cmadigan New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by iheiramo As you have plenty of manual lenses you should check out catch in focus. It's like manual AF Will do, thanks! I don't think I ever stumbled into this feature with my Kr. Originally posted by Lowell Goudge What is also of interest is the macro focusing 2x teleconverter, especially if it is a PKA mount not PK. It is unique because it has a focusing helicopter with if I recall correctly either 25 or 50 mm off extension capability, which turns a 50mm normal lens into a 100mm macro with 1:1 capability, I'm pretty curious about this one as well, looking forward to experimenting. As far as I've been able to work out, it's the same piece that this thread is about: Vivitar 2x Macro Focusing Tele Converter: definitive thread - PentaxForums.com Originally posted by bilybianca "best lightweight hand-holdable long telephoto there is in all of God's creation." Awesome! It's been my favorite of the bunch so far even just mucking around with my life-support Kr.