Tiny Tokina mirror lens on Pentax Q

2old4toys · 05-26-2018, 10:37 PM - **7 Likes**

The very compact Tokina - Reflex 300mm F6.3 MF Macro mirror lens designed specifically for MFT camera’s I just finished fashioning an adaptor for use with Pentax Q series cameras.

I have run out of photo space on the Pentax forum so had to blog for photo sharing.

Simply hacked an MFT rear lens cap with the metal mount from Q macro ring.

Sample images taken with this combo to come. 😃
I am 2Old4Toys!: DIY MFT to PQ adaptor and Pentax Q mirror lens project

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Last edited by 2old4toys; 05-27-2018 at 02:49 AM.

**kiwi_jono** · 05-27-2018, 01:32 AM

That looks amazing! Look forward to seeing what it can do.

**barondla** · 05-27-2018, 01:35 AM

So cool looking. Hope it is a killer optically. If sharp, this would rock on the Q.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**BigMackCam** · 05-27-2018, 05:04 AM

Very nice work on the adapter!

I was amazed to find there's no commercially available m43-to-Q adapter... I'd have expected someone to produce one by now, considering that adapters for virtually every other known mount seem to be available.

jimr-pdx · 05-27-2018, 06:50 AM

That lens became hard to find in a hurry. Nice adaptation.

2old4toys · 05-27-2018, 07:49 AM - **3 Likes**

Updated my blog page with some quick sample pics. 1st experiences with a mirror lens. Looking forward to more fun times experimenting, especially with the 1:2 macro functionality, it can focus as close as 0.8m !

I got this specifically for the doughnut bokeh effect unique to the mirror lenses. To have it in such a compact portable package is a bonus.

Shooting the moon through breezy tree branches was a delight!

Youtu.be

**UncleVanya** · 05-27-2018, 10:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Very nice work on the adapter!

I was amazed to find there's no commercially available m43-to-Q adapter... I'd have expected someone to produce one by now, considering that adapters for virtually every other known mount seem to be available.

I suspect the fact that without an electronic adapter, most m43 lenses wouldn't focus or allow aperture control limits the appeal. The manual focus and aperture lenses are often offered in other mounts already so a manual passive adapter is rarely needed. Finally, the relatively small marketplace for m43-Q adapters likely reduces incentives to market one.

**BigMackCam** · 05-27-2018, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I suspect the fact that without an electronic adapter, most m43 lenses wouldn't focus or allow aperture control limits the appeal. The manual focus and aperture lenses are often offered in other mounts already so a manual passive adapter is rarely needed. Finally, the relatively small marketplace for m43-Q adapters likely reduces incentives to market one.

Doh! I hadn't thought of that... So with the AF lenses on m43, do they manually focus "by wire"??

**UncleVanya** · 05-27-2018, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Doh! I hadn't thought of that... So with the AF lenses on m43, do they manually focus "by wire"??

Yes like the Pentax 18-50.

**BigMackCam** · 05-27-2018, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Yes like the Pentax 18-50.

Interesting. Well, that's my learning for today. Thanks

**UncleVanya** · 05-27-2018, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Interesting. Well, that's my learning for today. Thanks

To be fair it was a surprise to me too - I read about it and then I bought one and experienced it first hand.

2old4toys · 05-27-2018, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

the relatively small marketplace for m43-Q adapters likely reduces incentives to market one.

Agree with you. How about a passive CS to PQ adaptor? I had to make my own adaptor for CS Mount lens use on a Q as the only one available to buy commercially has a very silly high asking price.

No doubt the small numbers in sold units is to blame. So DIY PQ adaptors it is... for now.

adjutant · 05-27-2018, 10:10 PM

I didn't realize that MFT mirror lens was so small.

2old4toys · 05-27-2018, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by adjutant

I didn't realize that MFT mirror lens was so small.

Imagine how small a reflex mirror lens would be if designed specifically for Pentax Q!

**UncleVanya** · 05-28-2018, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by adjutant

I didn't realize that MFT mirror lens was so small.

I really want one... just haven't been able to justify it for my m43 second system. Honestly I REALLY which there was an autofocus one available.

---------- Post added 05-28-18 at 11:00 AM ----------

Originally posted by 2old4toys

The very compact Tokina - Reflex 300mm F6.3 MF Macro mirror lens designed specifically for MFT camera’s I just finished fashioning an adaptor for use with Pentax Q series cameras.

I have run out of photo space on the Pentax forum so had to blog for photo sharing.

Simply hacked an MFT rear lens cap with the metal mount from Q macro ring.

Sample images taken with this combo to come. 😃
I am 2Old4Toys!: DIY MFT to PQ adaptor and Pentax Q mirror lens project

I think it was awesome that the mount ring plus cap came out so perfect. How did you know that you would get infinity? Had you already measured that? It is a cute beasty.

05-26-2018, 10:37 PM - 7 Likes	#1
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Tiny Tokina mirror lens on Pentax Q The very compact Tokina - Reflex 300mm F6.3 MF Macro mirror lens designed specifically for MFT camera’s I just finished fashioning an adaptor for use with Pentax Q series cameras. I have run out of photo space on the Pentax forum so had to blog for photo sharing. Simply hacked an MFT rear lens cap with the metal mount from Q macro ring. Sample images taken with this combo to come. 😃 I am 2Old4Toys!: DIY MFT to PQ adaptor and Pentax Q mirror lens project Attached Images Last edited by 2old4toys; 05-27-2018 at 02:49 AM.

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05-27-2018, 01:32 AM	#2
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	That looks amazing! Look forward to seeing what it can do.

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barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	So cool looking. Hope it is a killer optically. If sharp, this would rock on the Q. Thanks for sharing, barondla

05-27-2018, 05:04 AM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,656	Very nice work on the adapter! I was amazed to find there's no commercially available m43-to-Q adapter... I'd have expected someone to produce one by now, considering that adapters for virtually every other known mount seem to be available.

05-27-2018, 06:50 AM	#5
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	That lens became hard to find in a hurry. Nice adaptation.

05-27-2018, 10:58 AM - 2 Likes	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,394	Originally posted by BigMackCam Very nice work on the adapter! I was amazed to find there's no commercially available m43-to-Q adapter... I'd have expected someone to produce one by now, considering that adapters for virtually every other known mount seem to be available. I suspect the fact that without an electronic adapter, most m43 lenses wouldn't focus or allow aperture control limits the appeal. The manual focus and aperture lenses are often offered in other mounts already so a manual passive adapter is rarely needed. Finally, the relatively small marketplace for m43-Q adapters likely reduces incentives to market one.

05-27-2018, 11:03 AM	#8
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,656	Originally posted by UncleVanya I suspect the fact that without an electronic adapter, most m43 lenses wouldn't focus or allow aperture control limits the appeal. The manual focus and aperture lenses are often offered in other mounts already so a manual passive adapter is rarely needed. Finally, the relatively small marketplace for m43-Q adapters likely reduces incentives to market one. Doh! I hadn't thought of that... So with the AF lenses on m43, do they manually focus "by wire"??

05-27-2018, 11:04 AM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,394	Originally posted by BigMackCam Doh! I hadn't thought of that... So with the AF lenses on m43, do they manually focus "by wire"?? Yes like the Pentax 18-50.

05-27-2018, 11:38 AM	#10
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,656	Originally posted by UncleVanya Yes like the Pentax 18-50. Interesting. Well, that's my learning for today. Thanks

05-27-2018, 08:09 PM	#11
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,394	Originally posted by BigMackCam Interesting. Well, that's my learning for today. Thanks To be fair it was a surprise to me too - I read about it and then I bought one and experienced it first hand.

05-27-2018, 09:45 PM	#12
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya the relatively small marketplace for m43-Q adapters likely reduces incentives to market one. Agree with you. How about a passive CS to PQ adaptor? I had to make my own adaptor for CS Mount lens use on a Q as the only one available to buy commercially has a very silly high asking price. No doubt the small numbers in sold units is to blame. So DIY PQ adaptors it is... for now.

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05-27-2018, 10:10 PM	#13
adjutant Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 100	I didn't realize that MFT mirror lens was so small.

05-27-2018, 10:31 PM	#14
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	Originally posted by adjutant I didn't realize that MFT mirror lens was so small. Imagine how small a reflex mirror lens would be if designed specifically for Pentax Q!

05-28-2018, 07:55 AM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,394	Originally posted by adjutant I didn't realize that MFT mirror lens was so small. I really want one... just haven't been able to justify it for my m43 second system. Honestly I REALLY which there was an autofocus one available. ---------- Post added 05-28-18 at 11:00 AM ---------- Originally posted by 2old4toys The very compact Tokina - Reflex 300mm F6.3 MF Macro mirror lens designed specifically for MFT camera’s I just finished fashioning an adaptor for use with Pentax Q series cameras. I have run out of photo space on the Pentax forum so had to blog for photo sharing. Simply hacked an MFT rear lens cap with the metal mount from Q macro ring. Sample images taken with this combo to come. 😃 I am 2Old4Toys!: DIY MFT to PQ adaptor and Pentax Q mirror lens project I think it was awesome that the mount ring plus cap came out so perfect. How did you know that you would get infinity? Had you already measured that? It is a cute beasty.