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pcwindfall2012 · 03-21-2012, 08:26 AM

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Here are 3 more from Q equipped with Sonnetar

In case if any Pentax engineer is surfing this page, a focus peaking function is really needed for Q to help make life easier :ugh:

pcwindfall2012 · 03-22-2012, 08:25 AM

For anyone having equipped the Sonnetar with Q, have you noticed whether the built-in SR (shake reduction) function works or not? If not, can anyone explain why despite the fact that it is a built-in function? Af far as I've noticed, only Pentax & Olympus put this function in their mirrorless camera bodies not the lens.

Joe

Clicker · 03-23-2012, 05:35 PM

I can only go by what Pentax advertises, "The PENTAX Q incorporates the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which automatically shifts the CMOS image sensor to offset camera shake detected by the camera’s motion sensor. As a result, the PENTAX Q produces sharp, blur-free images even under demanding conditions that are prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, or capturing landscapes in the twilight. Therefore, whatever lens mounted on the PENTAX Q, it does not need to be stabilized, which is a subsequent financial advantage for the user."

So i'm saying yes.

**barondla** · 03-23-2012, 08:29 PM

At the moment the only chance the Sonnetar has to work with Pentax SR is if it has electrical connections on the lens mount. Q needs to know the lens focal length to move the sensor the correct amount. The Pentax DSLRs work the same way. They allow manual entry of focal length when no info is reported by the lens. It is hoped that a firmware update will allow the Q to do the same.

thanks
barondla

pcwindfall2012 · 03-25-2012, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by barondla

At the moment the only chance the Sonnetar has to work with Pentax SR is if it has electrical connections on the lens mount. Q needs to know the lens focal length to move the sensor the correct amount. The Pentax DSLRs work the same way. They allow manual entry of focal length when no info is reported by the lens. It is hoped that a firmware update will allow the Q to do the same.

thanks
barondla

Olympus Pen can also correct the sensor shaking when equipped with other MF lenses by inputting the info on lens focal length. Hope Pentax engineers are seriously listening to their users

Joe

Zygonyx · 03-26-2012, 02:48 AM

Yes, one has to say this FW upgrade is desperately awaited for any Q user having more than the standard lenses !

Mistral75 · 04-12-2012, 09:06 AM

Eight more Sonnetars for sale on eBay.

Five here: MS Optical Sonnetar 25mm f1.1 Q mount *Rare* *New* | eBay (US$625 + US$25 S&H)

and three there: *New* MS-Optical Sonnetar 25mm f/1.1 Pentax q mount 25 F/1.1 | eBay (US$650, free S&H)

**ricardsonwilliams** · 04-25-2012, 12:49 AM

guys..... how is the manual focus with this lens? I have Zeiss ZM and plan to use in my Pentax Q..... I'm still don't know if I will keep my pentax q anyway....

Clicker · 04-25-2012, 08:09 AM

Quick and smooth, accuracy is shady because of my failing eyes.

Kryscendo · 05-06-2012, 08:37 PM

So after 10 pages, the fix is in, get this lens.

Zygonyx · 05-07-2012, 06:21 AM

I would urge Pentax to develop focus-peaking for the Q, as this would help so much in this matter...

ndjedinak · 06-02-2012, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

So after 10 pages, the fix is in, get this lens.

Has Pentax released a fix to use SR with legacy lenses? If so, I can't figure out how to make it work

asw66 · 06-02-2012, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

I would urge Pentax to develop focus-peaking for the Q, as this would help so much in this matter...

I'm almost certain that the next Q body will indeed include focus-peaking. Pentax clearly has a policy of spreading its technologies as widely as possible through out its product range.

Kryscendo · 06-02-2012, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by ndjedinak

Has Pentax released a fix to use SR with legacy lenses? If so, I can't figure out how to make it work

I uh, meant to say the jury is in on this lens.

ndjedinak · 06-07-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

I uh, meant to say the jury is in on this lens.

Ah, makes sense now

I'm on the fence. For the price (in the USA, at least), you can get a handful of adapted and very nice legacy glass.

I suppose I best make up my mind quickly.

03-21-2012, 08:26 AM	#136
pcwindfall2012 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Three more... Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Here are 3 more from Q equipped with Sonnetar In case if any Pentax engineer is surfing this page, a focus peaking function is really needed for Q to help make life easier :ugh:

03-25-2012, 08:00 AM	#140
pcwindfall2012 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Also, Olympus Pen Originally posted by barondla At the moment the only chance the Sonnetar has to work with Pentax SR is if it has electrical connections on the lens mount. Q needs to know the lens focal length to move the sensor the correct amount. The Pentax DSLRs work the same way. They allow manual entry of focal length when no info is reported by the lens. It is hoped that a firmware update will allow the Q to do the same. thanks barondla Olympus Pen can also correct the sensor shaking when equipped with other MF lenses by inputting the info on lens focal length. Hope Pentax engineers are seriously listening to their users Joe

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03-22-2012, 08:25 AM	#137
pcwindfall2012 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	For anyone having equipped the Sonnetar with Q, have you noticed whether the built-in SR (shake reduction) function works or not? If not, can anyone explain why despite the fact that it is a built-in function? Af far as I've noticed, only Pentax & Olympus put this function in their mirrorless camera bodies not the lens. Joe

03-23-2012, 05:35 PM	#138
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I can only go by what Pentax advertises, "The PENTAX Q incorporates the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which automatically shifts the CMOS image sensor to offset camera shake detected by the camera’s motion sensor. As a result, the PENTAX Q produces sharp, blur-free images even under demanding conditions that are prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, or capturing landscapes in the twilight. Therefore, *whatever lens mounted on the PENTAX Q, it does not need to be stabilized*, which is a subsequent financial advantage for the user." So i'm saying yes.

03-23-2012, 08:29 PM	#139
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	At the moment the only chance the Sonnetar has to work with Pentax SR is if it has electrical connections on the lens mount. Q needs to know the lens focal length to move the sensor the correct amount. The Pentax DSLRs work the same way. They allow manual entry of focal length when no info is reported by the lens. It is hoped that a firmware update will allow the Q to do the same. thanks barondla

03-26-2012, 02:48 AM	#141
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033 Original Poster	Yes, one has to say this FW upgrade is desperately awaited for any Q user having more than the standard lenses !

04-12-2012, 09:06 AM	#142
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Eight more Sonnetars for sale on eBay. Five here: MS Optical Sonnetar 25mm f1.1 Q mount Rare New \| eBay (US$625 + US$25 S&H) and three there: New MS-Optical Sonnetar 25mm f/1.1 Pentax q mount 25 F/1.1 \| eBay (US$650, free S&H)

04-25-2012, 12:49 AM	#143
ricardsonwilliams Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dongguan Posts: 18	guys..... how is the manual focus with this lens? I have Zeiss ZM and plan to use in my Pentax Q..... I'm still don't know if I will keep my pentax q anyway....

04-25-2012, 08:09 AM	#144
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Quick and smooth, accuracy is shady because of my failing eyes.

05-06-2012, 08:37 PM	#145
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	So after 10 pages, the fix is in, get this lens.

05-07-2012, 06:21 AM	#146
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033 Original Poster	I would urge Pentax to develop focus-peaking for the Q, as this would help so much in this matter...

06-02-2012, 05:34 AM	#147
ndjedinak Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 186	Originally posted by Kryscendo So after 10 pages, the fix is in, get this lens. Has Pentax released a fix to use SR with legacy lenses? If so, I can't figure out how to make it work

06-02-2012, 06:31 AM	#148
asw66 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 347	Originally posted by Zygonyx I would urge Pentax to develop focus-peaking for the Q, as this would help so much in this matter... I'm almost certain that the next Q body will indeed include focus-peaking. Pentax clearly has a policy of spreading its technologies as widely as possible through out its product range.

06-02-2012, 09:11 AM	#149
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	Originally posted by ndjedinak Has Pentax released a fix to use SR with legacy lenses? If so, I can't figure out how to make it work I uh, meant to say the jury is in on this lens.

06-07-2012, 09:58 AM	#150
ndjedinak Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 186	Originally posted by Kryscendo I uh, meant to say the jury is in on this lens. Ah, makes sense now I'm on the fence. For the price (in the USA, at least), you can get a handful of adapted and very nice legacy glass. I suppose I best make up my mind quickly.

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