Soratama for Pentax Q

**jumbleview** · 11-28-2019, 02:28 PM - **5 Likes**

Pentax Q-S1 + Pentax Q-K adapter + Sigma 24 MM Wide II Macro + 72mm Soratama

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**clickclick** · 11-28-2019, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by jumbleview

Pentax Q-S1 + Pentax Q-K adapter + Sigma 24 MM Wide II Macro + 72mm Soratama

That came out nicely.

**UncleVanya** · 11-28-2019, 08:35 PM

Very awesome.

**barondla** · 12-15-2019, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by jumbleview

Pentax Q-S1 + Pentax Q-K adapter + Sigma 24 MM Wide II Macro + 72mm Soratama

Awesome image! Amazed that a 24 adapted to the Q-S1 worked out so well. Would've thought it was too long a focal length. I have the Soratama and 72 extension tube coming for Christmas. Hope to use it on the Q, K-01, and K-1. May have to rethink what lenses it will work best with.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**clickclick** · 12-29-2019, 06:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by barondla

Amazed that a 24 adapted to the Q-S1 worked out so well.

Part of what's intriguing about this is what seems to be a large range of options to play with.

**barondla** · 12-29-2019, 09:12 PM - **1 Like**

Agree. Mine should arrive next week. The 72mm extension tubes are already in house.
Thanks,
barondla

**barondla** · 01-15-2020, 10:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Finally received the lens today. It is more complicated than it looks to get a lens to focus on the ball and not pick up the edges of the extension tubes. I played with it on the K-1 to get a feel for how many 72mm tubes are needed between front of lens and ball vs the number of extension tubes needed between camera body and lens. The 43mm was tough since it doesn't focus close naturally. The Pentax PKA 35-70 zoom is easier and zooming allows some adjustment of the size of the glass sphere.

Next I'll be experimenting with the combo on the Q. May have to write down all the rings, adapters, etc. used for each lens. Want to make the Q setup as light as possible to avoid undue stress on the host lens.

Thanks,
barondla

2old4toys · 01-16-2020, 09:21 PM - **1 Like**

Nifty on a Q-S1

**barondla** · 01-16-2020, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

Nifty on a Q-S1

Looks great. I need a Q-S1 someday. Managed to play with the Q7 and Soratama today before work. Used it on the 02 and was surprised AF works part of the time.

I've now standardized the # of 72 extension rings to be the same for the Q7/02 and K-1/ Pentax PKA 35-70. Only the back adapter assembly changes between the two set ups. Is the glass sphere smaller on the 52 vs 72 version?
Thanks,
barondla

2old4toys · 01-16-2020, 09:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Is the glass sphere smaller on the 52 vs 72 version?

Yes it is smaller!

**barondla** · 01-21-2020, 09:35 PM - **4 Likes**

Pentax Q7 with 72mm Soratama lens. 1st attempts. So far the Q is easier to use than the K-1.
Thanks for looking,
barondla

2old4toys · 03-21-2020, 08:53 PM - **5 Likes**

Tokyo

**jumbleview** · 01-18-2022, 09:31 AM - **4 Likes**

This is the same setup: Pentax Q-S1 + Pentax Q-K adapter + Sigma 24 MM Wide II Macro + 72mm Soratama
To make the image a little sharper across the sphere I made four shots with different focus and merged it with Affinity Photo.

11-28-2019, 08:29 PM	#17
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by jumbleview Pentax Q-S1 + Pentax Q-K adapter + Sigma 24 MM Wide II Macro + 72mm Soratama That came out nicely.

11-28-2019, 08:35 PM	#18
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Very awesome.

12-15-2019, 12:48 AM	#19
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by jumbleview Pentax Q-S1 + Pentax Q-K adapter + Sigma 24 MM Wide II Macro + 72mm Soratama Awesome image! Amazed that a 24 adapted to the Q-S1 worked out so well. Would've thought it was too long a focal length. I have the Soratama and 72 extension tube coming for Christmas. Hope to use it on the Q, K-01, and K-1. May have to rethink what lenses it will work best with. Thanks for sharing, barondla

12-29-2019, 06:19 PM - 2 Likes	#20
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by barondla Amazed that a 24 adapted to the Q-S1 worked out so well. Part of what's intriguing about this is what seems to be a large range of options to play with.

12-29-2019, 09:12 PM - 1 Like	#21
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Agree. Mine should arrive next week. The 72mm extension tubes are already in house. Thanks, barondla

01-15-2020, 10:38 PM - 2 Likes	#22
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Finally received the lens today. It is more complicated than it looks to get a lens to focus on the ball and not pick up the edges of the extension tubes. I played with it on the K-1 to get a feel for how many 72mm tubes are needed between front of lens and ball vs the number of extension tubes needed between camera body and lens. The 43mm was tough since it doesn't focus close naturally. The Pentax PKA 35-70 zoom is easier and zooming allows some adjustment of the size of the glass sphere. Next I'll be experimenting with the combo on the Q. May have to write down all the rings, adapters, etc. used for each lens. Want to make the Q setup as light as possible to avoid undue stress on the host lens. Thanks, barondla

01-16-2020, 09:21 PM - 1 Like	#23
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	Nifty on a Q-S1

01-16-2020, 09:39 PM	#24
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by 2old4toys Nifty on a Q-S1 Looks great. I need a Q-S1 someday. Managed to play with the Q7 and Soratama today before work. Used it on the 02 and was surprised AF works part of the time. I've now standardized the # of 72 extension rings to be the same for the Q7/02 and K-1/ Pentax PKA 35-70. Only the back adapter assembly changes between the two set ups. Is the glass sphere smaller on the 52 vs 72 version? Thanks, barondla

01-16-2020, 09:42 PM - 1 Like	#25
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	Originally posted by barondla Is the glass sphere smaller on the 52 vs 72 version? Yes it is smaller!

03-21-2020, 08:53 PM - 5 Likes	#27
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 Original Poster	Tokyo

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