The FA Limited Club

Jonathan Mac · 06-17-2021, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

Jumping in even though I'm not the one you asked...

There are no autofocus adapters for K-mount lenses, not even a rumor for Nikon, and not yet for Sony. One is currently in the works for Sony by small Chinese company MonsterAdapter, but who knows when it will actually be available. So, all EXIF and much speed is lost, but no issues with infinity focus on any mirrorless body.

I didn't get my Limiteds until after switching to a Sony body years ago, but although the focus throw is very short and light, the experience is still pretty nice when adapted to a mirrorless body. FA77 is my second-favorite lens ever, even without autofocus.

I think there is one for Pentax KAF to Sony though I'm not 100% certain it's available and haven't read any reports on performance. If it works on Sony then it's something that I imagine that it wouldn't be too hard to do for other mirrorless mounts.

richardwong · 06-17-2021, 09:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

Jumping in even though I'm not the one you asked...

There are no autofocus adapters for K-mount lenses, not even a rumor for Nikon, and not yet for Sony. One is currently in the works for Sony by small Chinese company MonsterAdapter, but who knows when it will actually be available. So, all EXIF and much speed is lost, but no issues with infinity focus on any mirrorless body.

I didn't get my Limiteds until after switching to a Sony body years ago, but although the focus throw is very short and light, the experience is still pretty nice when adapted to a mirrorless body. FA77 is my second-favorite lens ever, even without autofocus.

Like that bokeh and sharpness together with that eye!

sundown · 06-18-2021, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by Erictator

That Limited does seem to shine on your Z6. Do you find the A/F to loose anything on the adapter? Speed? Infinity? Exif?
Thanks,
Eric

I have a simple adapter with no AF capabilities - the adapter itself is not loose. It's an urth/gobe brand one. So just manual focusing, which I find a joy with the EVF and super good and hi-res back screen.

---------- Post added 06-18-2021 at 02:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by vijaykishan

I presume that this lens is the SMC version ? BTW the sharpness in the eye is quite amazing, did you focus explicitly on the eye or did the DOF take care of that. very nice picture - TFS

SMC, yes. I think the coating works really well with this sensor or it could be the microlenses in the sensor that give extra pop/microcintrast? Also I think the 24MP is a good pixel pitch for this glass. Not the least, Nikon's sensor metering is also doing wonders.
I was going for the eye, but at 2.8 with the EVF and the good back screen it's close to 'easy'. Practicing casual shots will soon make you better at guessing what will be in focus in the end.

vijaykishan · 06-18-2021, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by sundown

I have a simple adapter with no AF capabilities - the adapter itself is not loose. It's an urth/gobe brand one. So just manual focusing, which I find a joy with the EVF and super good and hi-res back screen.

---------- Post added 06-18-2021 at 02:51 PM ----------

SMC, yes. I think the coating works really well with this sensor or it could be the microlenses in the sensor that give extra pop/microcintrast? Also I think the 24MP is a good pixel pitch for this glass. Not the least, Nikon's sensor metering is also doing wonders.
I was going for the eye, but at 2.8 with the EVF and the good back screen it's close to 'easy'. Practicing casual shots will soon make you better at guessing what will be in focus in the end.

Good point and thanks for addressing my query. much appreciated. I'll try that once one of my limited arrive.

Aaron28 · 06-18-2021, 07:51 PM - **2 Likes**

previous meet n greet...K-1...FA43....af360fgz

Jonathan Mac · 06-19-2021, 02:12 AM - **4 Likes**

43mm

Tinted wheat by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

vijaykishan · 06-19-2021, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

43mm

Tinted wheat by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

A picture is supposed to evoke emotion and this does exactly that, in spades. Nothing like wheat, rye peppered with colourful flowers in-between. The blur and bokeh add that emotion. - TFS.

**ehrwien** · 06-19-2021, 10:02 AM - **5 Likes**

SMC FA 77 on K-1

Garden Poppy

Flowery Flare

**henrikpedersen33** · 06-19-2021, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

43mm

Tinted wheat by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

That photo is the view of SUMMER ;-)

Jonathan Mac · 06-20-2021, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by vijaykishan

A picture is supposed to evoke emotion and this does exactly that, in spades. Nothing like wheat, rye peppered with colourful flowers in-between. The blur and bokeh add that emotion. - TFS.

Originally posted by henrikpedersen33

That photo is the view of SUMMER ;-)

Many thanks

**ehrwien** · 06-20-2021, 05:17 AM - **6 Likes**

SMC FA 77

Framed sunset

sundown · 06-20-2021, 05:28 AM - **5 Likes**

43 at f8, z6ii, cp1 stuff

**ehrwien** · 06-21-2021, 09:11 AM - **5 Likes**

SMC FA 77

Red Sun

Grainfield

aaacb · 06-21-2021, 09:51 AM - **2 Likes**

fa 43

vijaykishan · 06-21-2021, 10:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

SMC FA 77

Red Sun

Grainfield

Beautiful! It just might be allure of the texture, but I clicked a similar picture of the grain fieldlast week. in fact, I even made a short video of how the plants undulate in the breeze.

06-18-2021, 04:44 AM	#11283
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Originally posted by Erictator That Limited does seem to shine on your Z6. Do you find the A/F to loose anything on the adapter? Speed? Infinity? Exif? Thanks, Eric I have a simple adapter with no AF capabilities - the adapter itself is not loose. It's an urth/gobe brand one. So just manual focusing, which I find a joy with the EVF and super good and hi-res back screen. ---------- Post added 06-18-2021 at 02:51 PM ---------- Originally posted by vijaykishan I presume that this lens is the SMC version ? BTW the sharpness in the eye is quite amazing, did you focus explicitly on the eye or did the DOF take care of that. very nice picture - TFS SMC, yes. I think the coating works really well with this sensor or it could be the microlenses in the sensor that give extra pop/microcintrast? Also I think the 24MP is a good pixel pitch for this glass. Not the least, Nikon's sensor metering is also doing wonders. I was going for the eye, but at 2.8 with the EVF and the good back screen it's close to 'easy'. Practicing casual shots will soon make you better at guessing what will be in focus in the end. Last edited by sundown; 06-18-2021 at 04:51 AM.

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06-17-2021, 06:21 AM	#11281
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by scratchpaddy Jumping in even though I'm not the one you asked... There are no autofocus adapters for K-mount lenses, not even a rumor for Nikon, and not yet for Sony. One is currently in the works for Sony by small Chinese company MonsterAdapter, but who knows when it will actually be available. So, all EXIF and much speed is lost, but no issues with infinity focus on any mirrorless body. I didn't get my Limiteds until after switching to a Sony body years ago, but although the focus throw is very short and light, the experience is still pretty nice when adapted to a mirrorless body. FA77 is my second-favorite lens ever, even without autofocus. I think there is one for Pentax KAF to Sony though I'm not 100% certain it's available and haven't read any reports on performance. If it works on Sony then it's something that I imagine that it wouldn't be too hard to do for other mirrorless mounts.

06-17-2021, 09:25 AM - 1 Like	#11282
richardwong Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 671	Originally posted by scratchpaddy Jumping in even though I'm not the one you asked... There are no autofocus adapters for K-mount lenses, not even a rumor for Nikon, and not yet for Sony. One is currently in the works for Sony by small Chinese company MonsterAdapter, but who knows when it will actually be available. So, all EXIF and much speed is lost, but no issues with infinity focus on any mirrorless body. I didn't get my Limiteds until after switching to a Sony body years ago, but although the focus throw is very short and light, the experience is still pretty nice when adapted to a mirrorless body. FA77 is my second-favorite lens ever, even without autofocus. Like that bokeh and sharpness together with that eye!

06-18-2021, 01:25 PM	#11284
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	Originally posted by sundown I have a simple adapter with no AF capabilities - the adapter itself is not loose. It's an urth/gobe brand one. So just manual focusing, which I find a joy with the EVF and super good and hi-res back screen. ---------- Post added 06-18-2021 at 02:51 PM ---------- SMC, yes. I think the coating works really well with this sensor or it could be the microlenses in the sensor that give extra pop/microcintrast? Also I think the 24MP is a good pixel pitch for this glass. Not the least, Nikon's sensor metering is also doing wonders. I was going for the eye, but at 2.8 with the EVF and the good back screen it's close to 'easy'. Practicing casual shots will soon make you better at guessing what will be in focus in the end. Good point and thanks for addressing my query. much appreciated. I'll try that once one of my limited arrive.

06-18-2021, 07:51 PM - 2 Likes	#11285
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	previous meet n greet...K-1...FA43....af360fgz

06-19-2021, 02:12 AM - 4 Likes	#11286
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	43mm Tinted wheat by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

06-19-2021, 05:11 AM	#11287
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac 43mm Tinted wheat by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr A picture is supposed to evoke emotion and this does exactly that, in spades. Nothing like wheat, rye peppered with colourful flowers in-between. The blur and bokeh add that emotion. - TFS.

06-19-2021, 10:02 AM - 5 Likes	#11288
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	SMC FA 77 on K-1 Garden Poppy Flowery Flare

06-19-2021, 10:56 PM	#11289
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,624	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac 43mm Tinted wheat by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr That photo is the view of SUMMER ;-)

06-20-2021, 02:56 AM	#11290
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by vijaykishan A picture is supposed to evoke emotion and this does exactly that, in spades. Nothing like wheat, rye peppered with colourful flowers in-between. The blur and bokeh add that emotion. - TFS. Originally posted by henrikpedersen33 That photo is the view of SUMMER ;-) Many thanks

06-20-2021, 05:17 AM - 6 Likes	#11291
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	SMC FA 77 Framed sunset

06-20-2021, 05:28 AM - 5 Likes	#11292
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	43 at f8, z6ii, cp1 stuff

06-21-2021, 09:11 AM - 5 Likes	#11293
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	SMC FA 77 Red Sun Grainfield

06-21-2021, 09:51 AM - 2 Likes	#11294
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,725	fa 43

06-21-2021, 10:51 PM - 1 Like	#11295
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	Originally posted by ehrwien SMC FA 77 Red Sun Grainfield Beautiful! It just might be allure of the texture, but I clicked a similar picture of the grain fieldlast week. in fact, I even made a short video of how the plants undulate in the breeze.