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Mike.P® · 04-14-2014, 12:38 PM - **2 Likes**

As the new rear converter has had a lot of attention lately I thought maybe it should be part of the lens club section so here are a few shots with various lenses using the 1.4x on my K-5II. Please feel free to post more pics as it could be useful to others thinking about buying.

420mm on a Sigma DG EX 100-300mm f4

420mm on a PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

350mm on a PENTAX-DA*60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

840mm on a PENTAX-FA* 250-600mm F5.6 ED[IF]

Last edited by Mike.P®; 04-28-2014 at 11:57 AM.

Mike.P® · 04-16-2014, 09:11 AM - **2 Likes**

PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

**jpzk** · 04-16-2014, 10:21 AM

@ Mike.P:

I assume this TC does a good job for you in terms of IQ with the DA*300/4 ?
Looks good to me .... thanks for showing the images.

JP

Mike.P® · 04-16-2014, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

@ Mike.P:
I assume this TC does a good job for you in terms of IQ with the DA*300/4 ?
JP

Personally I think it was made to work at it's best on the DA* 300mm with all other lenses being a bonus.
It certainly seems that way to me anyway ... especially when you consider all the above shots were handheld.

I'm waiting for a clear sky to try a moon shot next.

**jpzk** · 04-16-2014, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Personally I think it was made to work at it's best on the DA* 300mm with all other lenses being a bonus.
It certainly seems that way to me anyway ... especially when you consider all the above shots were handheld.

I'm waiting for a clear sky to try a moon shot next.

That is good to know.
I have been planning to get this TC for quite some time, for the K5 + DA*300/4 but I also have been holding until more feedback is available .... so this thread will be a great place to visit.

JP

johnc · 04-16-2014, 03:42 PM - **1 Like**

Three from me, all at the long end of the DA* 60-250.

All pp'd. Fair to say that the TC plus 60-250 outperforms my skill levels at the moment! In combination with the 60-250, it very clearly outclassed my AFA 1.7x (which I sold within a couple of hours of making a comparison).

NB the 'pheasant' shot has had Photoshop CC's shake reduction feature applied and the vignetting has been added in post. This picture was also taken through a tight chain-link fence (I focussed passed it).

John

Mike.P® · 04-17-2014, 07:34 AM

Love the pheasant

Mike.P® · 04-17-2014, 12:08 PM - **1 Like**

Another 2 taken with the 300mm f4

60-250mm

100-300mm f4

Homo_erectus · 04-18-2014, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

100-300mm f4

Love that last shot of the soaring duck.

Anyone tried using the TC with the Tamron 70-200mm F/2.8? It's my longest lens and I'd love to get more reach in a (slightly more) affordable way than buying a new lens.

VladimirYo · 04-19-2014, 09:03 AM

nice photos here

audiobomber · 04-28-2014, 06:30 AM - **1 Like**

K-3, DA*300, HD 1.4x RC

Great Kiskadee

Sandy Hancock · 04-28-2014, 06:54 AM - **2 Likes**

My first test shot with the DA*300. Hand held.

RockvilleBob · 05-06-2014, 03:11 AM

Very nice shots. What a difference with Ricoh behind Pentax - products get introduced!

I would be interested in pictures/experiences using the TC with the Sigma 500

pid · 05-10-2014, 10:34 AM - **1 Like**

The Converter works perfect with my DA*200 but an other interessting combination is DA*55 with HD DA 1.4x AW Rear Converter @f2.4 ... Bokehmonster!

Sandy Hancock · 05-11-2014, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

It works nicely with the DA*50-135 too. Some real world examples:

04-14-2014, 12:38 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Mike.P® Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	The Pentax HD PENTAX-DA AF Rear Converter 1.4X AW (with any lens) Club As the new rear converter has had a lot of attention lately I thought maybe it should be part of the lens club section so here are a few shots with various lenses using the 1.4x on my K-5II. Please feel free to post more pics as it could be useful to others thinking about buying. 420mm on a Sigma DG EX 100-300mm f4 420mm on a PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM 350mm on a PENTAX-DA60-250mm F4 ED [IF] SDM 840mm on a PENTAX-FA 250-600mm F5.6 ED[IF] Last edited by Mike.P®; 04-28-2014 at 11:57 AM.

04-16-2014, 10:21 AM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	@ Mike.P: I assume this TC does a good job for you in terms of IQ with the DA300/4 ? Looks good to me .... thanks for showing the images. JP Last edited by jpzk; 04-16-2014 at 10:21 AM. Reason: spelling*

04-16-2014, 03:42 PM - 1 Like	#6
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	*HD Rear Converter 1.4x and DA 60-250** Three from me, all at the long end of the DA* 60-250. All pp'd. Fair to say that the TC plus 60-250 outperforms my skill levels at the moment! In combination with the 60-250, it very clearly outclassed my AFA 1.7x (which I sold within a couple of hours of making a comparison). NB the 'pheasant' shot has had Photoshop CC's shake reduction feature applied and the vignetting has been added in post. This picture was also taken through a tight chain-link fence (I focussed passed it). John

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04-16-2014, 09:11 AM - 2 Likes	#2
Mike.P® Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154 Original Poster	PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

04-16-2014, 11:21 AM	#4
Mike.P® Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk @ Mike.P: I assume this TC does a good job for you in terms of IQ with the DA300/4 ? JP Personally I think it was made to work at it's best on the DA 300mm with all other lenses being a bonus. It certainly seems that way to me anyway ... especially when you consider all the above shots were handheld. I'm waiting for a clear sky to try a moon shot next.

04-16-2014, 11:45 AM	#5
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Mike.P® Personally I think it was made to work at it's best on the DA* 300mm with all other lenses being a bonus. It certainly seems that way to me anyway ... especially when you consider all the above shots were handheld. I'm waiting for a clear sky to try a moon shot next. That is good to know. I have been planning to get this TC for quite some time, for the K5 + DA*300/4 but I also have been holding until more feedback is available .... so this thread will be a great place to visit. JP

04-17-2014, 07:34 AM	#7
Mike.P® Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154 Original Poster	Love the pheasant

04-17-2014, 12:08 PM - 1 Like	#8
Mike.P® Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154 Original Poster	Another 2 taken with the 300mm f4 60-250mm 100-300mm f4

04-18-2014, 08:31 AM	#9
Homo_erectus Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 410	Originally posted by Mike.P® 100-300mm f4 Love that last shot of the soaring duck. Anyone tried using the TC with the Tamron 70-200mm F/2.8? It's my longest lens and I'd love to get more reach in a (slightly more) affordable way than buying a new lens.

04-19-2014, 09:03 AM	#10
VladimirYo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 290	nice photos here

04-28-2014, 06:54 AM - 2 Likes	#12
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,077	My first test shot with the DA*300. Hand held.

05-06-2014, 03:11 AM	#13
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Very nice shots. What a difference with Ricoh behind Pentax - products get introduced! I would be interested in pictures/experiences using the TC with the Sigma 500

05-10-2014, 10:34 AM - 1 Like	#14
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 565	The Converter works perfect with my DA200 but an other interessting combination is DA55 with HD DA 1.4x AW Rear Converter @f2.4 ... Bokehmonster!

05-11-2014, 06:58 AM - 1 Like	#15
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,077	It works nicely with the DA*50-135 too. Some real world examples:

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