Now you can order a Metabones K to Q Speedbooster!

reh321 · 09-01-2020, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Like an 01 prime, but trading electronic shutter jello for geometric distortion.

Yeah, I am a lot more interested in using the 28mm and 50mm lenses, to supplement the '06 lens when f/2.8 isn't quite enough ....
but Metabones has to do their part first!! I had been interested in other products from them, but this is quickly turning into a negative sales inspiration with me!!!

reh321 · 10-05-2020, 06:13 AM

Today I received my regular email from B&H.
I do not blame them, but I am increasingly unimpressed by Metabones.

Sykil · 10-05-2020, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Today I received my regular email from B&H.
I do not blame them, but I am increasingly unimpressed by Metabones.

I cry. I even managed to get my hands on a cheap K 50 / 1.2 that would be fun to try with this.

lytrytyr · 10-05-2020, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Today I received my regular email from B&H.
I do not blame them, but I am increasingly unimpressed by Metabones.

They would need a certain number of placed orders from B&H (say 10).
How many of us have bid so far?

Originally posted by Sykil

I cry. I even managed to get my hands on a cheap K 50 / 1.2 that would be fun to try with this.

Don't worry, I believe that lens will actually cover a full 24 x 36 mm frame!

reh321 · 10-05-2020, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by Sykil

I cry. I even managed to get my hands on a cheap K 50 / 1.2 that would be fun to try with this.

You are even more ambitious than I am.
I been planning to use a Takumar 50mm f/1.4
..... but it won’t happen unless Metabones gets around to making one!!

geo444 · 10-06-2020, 02:33 AM

Mail sent to GBI ltd. 12 October, 2017 5:07 pm

Hi All at metabones !

My question is about the Q666 Adapter for Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, Qs1 :
does the Q666 have a - Leaf Shutter inside it ?

If this Q666 does have a - Leaf Shutter inside it, it's Very interesting for Astro :
my ~5600 mm F5 (~$200 1000 mm Newtonian) becomes a ~2800 mm F/2.5 !
allowing me to bypass the Sensor 30 sec. limitation by getting 4 times the light.
( I strongly hope so... )

If it doen't have a Leaf Shutter, the limitation is worse, it is down to 2 sec.,
making the Q666 of No interest at all for AstroPhoto. ! Here is why:
Pentax Q-S1 Review - Specifications | PentaxForums.com Reviews
see Shutter Speeds section ->

8 Astro-Photos shot w/ the Pentax Q10:
geo444: Galleries: Digital Photography Review : Digital Photography Review

Many Thanks for your answer...

Metabones-sales -13 octobre 2017, 05:12, Alex, GBI Ltd

Hi,
Sorry !This Q666 speed booster have Not Leaf Shutter inside.

Thankyou !

Alex, GBI Ltd

reh321 · 10-06-2020, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by geo444

Mail sent to GBI ltd. 12 October, 2017 5:07 pm

Hi All at metabones !

My question is about the Q666 Adapter for Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, Qs1 :
does the Q666 have a - Leaf Shutter inside it ?

If this Q666 does have a - Leaf Shutter inside it, it's Very interesting for Astro :
my ~5600 mm F5 (~$200 1000 mm Newtonian) becomes a ~2800 mm F/2.5 !
allowing me to bypass the Sensor 30 sec. limitation by getting 4 times the light.
( I strongly hope so... )

If it doen't have a Leaf Shutter, the limitation is worse, it is down to 2 sec.,
making the Q666 of No interest at all for AstroPhoto. ! Here is why:
Pentax Q-S1 Review - Specifications | PentaxForums.com Reviews
see Shutter Speeds section ->

8 Astro-Photos shot w/ the Pentax Q10:
geo444: Galleries: Digital Photography Review : Digital Photography Review

Many Thanks for your answer...

Metabones-sales -13 octobre 2017, 05:12, Alex, GBI Ltd

Hi,
Sorry !This Q666 speed booster have Not Leaf Shutter inside.

Thankyou !

Alex, GBI Ltd

This adapter, like most of them, has neither a shutter, nor automatic aperture control, nor auto focus, unfortunately,
Frankly, looking at the price of the 01 lens, I believe the Pentax adapter, which has a shutter - but doesn't pass through focus or aperture signals - is over-priced, but I bought one anyway.
I am not sure that was a wise purchase.

geo444 · 10-06-2020, 08:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

This adapter, like most of them, has neither a shutter, nor automatic aperture control, nor auto focus, unfortunately, Frankly, looking at the price of the 01 lens, I believe the Pentax Adapter, which has a shutter - but doesn't pass through focus or aperture signals - is over-priced, but I bought one anyway...I am not sure that was a wise purchase.

.
If you need Long Exposure of 30 sec. for... hem... AstroPhotography ?
Photos tagged with "pentax-q10": Galleries: Digital Photography Review : Digital Photography Review
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/38890-geo444/albums/7415-photos-tests/
... it is a Mandatory Purchase !

Originally posted by reh321

This adapter, like most of them, has neither a Leaf Shutter, nor...

.
As long as the Pentax Q could reach the 30 sec. Long Exposures in Electronic Shutter Mode...
... I think an Adapter could Simulate a Leaf Shutter without including one !
It just have to reply to the Q Body with the appropriate Signal...
= Through the Q Mount Electronic Contacts :
- Ok, Leaf Shutter Opened
- Ok, Leaf Shutter Closed

That may be a Very Interesting DIY Experiment...
~> see Q-Shutter.png attachement from
Pentax Q-S1 Review - Specifications | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Originally posted by reh321

- but doesn't pass through Focus or Aperture Signals - is over-priced, but I bought one anyway... I am not sure that was a wise purchase.

.
I think from Q Mount to K Lenses, neither Autofocus nor Aperture Signals are Fully Compatible ?

For that price... at least, the Tripod Mount could have been included !

.

reh321 · 10-06-2020, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by geo444

.I think from Q Mount to K Lenses, neither Autofocus nor Aperture Signals are Fully Compatible ?

For that price... at least, the Tripod Mount could have been included !

Looking what is available to mount Canon lenses on Sony bodies, I'm sure mounting K lenses on Q bodies could be done while maintaining all functionality of the K lens,
but I would be happy now if Metabones would deliver what they have already promised and promised.

lytrytyr · 10-06-2020, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by reh321

but I would be happy now if Metabones would deliver what they have already promised and promised.

AFAIK, based on tracking their website, they have never promised a K to Q Speedbooster.

reh321 · 10-06-2020, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

AFAIK, based on tracking their website, they have never promised a K to Q Speedbooster.

Their web-site did mention plans to release a K-to-Q Speedbooster,
and they must have done something for Adorama and B&H to both list it for a while on their web-sites.

lytrytyr · 10-06-2020, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Their web-site did mention plans to release a K-to-Q Speedbooster,

I didn't see that, but it seems weaker than when Ricoh put the 09 Telephoto Macro on the roadmap.

The K to Q Speedbooster never appeared in the Metabones catalog: Metabones®

Sykil · 10-06-2020, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Don't worry, I believe that lens will actually cover a full 24 x 36 mm frame!

Indeed! I wasn't sure if I would like it any better than the M 50/1.7 at first, but they're very different and I feel like they both have a place.

lytrytyr · 10-07-2020, 07:43 AM

I have the A version. It's one of my favorite lenses.

reh321 · 10-07-2020, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Their web-site did mention plans to release a K-to-Q Speedbooster,
and they must have done something for Adorama and B&H to both list it for a while on their web-sites.

Originally posted by lytrytyr

I didn't see that, but it seems weaker than when Ricoh put the 09 Telephoto Macro on the roadmap.

The K to Q Speedbooster never appeared in the Metabones catalog: Metabones®

The K-to-Q Speedbooster may never have appeared in the Metabones catalog,
but they did do something to get this thread started, and building this was certainly in their original plans
" Planned lens mounts for the Speed Booster Q666 include a Pentax-K version and a Nikon F/G version with the most advanced Nikon G aperture adjustment mechanism in the industry."
Metabones®

10-05-2020, 06:13 AM	#77
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	I can order, but cannot get Today I received my regular email from B&H. I do not blame them, but I am increasingly unimpressed by Metabones. Attached Images

10-06-2020, 02:33 AM	#81
geo444 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Marseille Provence Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Q666 doen't have a Leaf Shutter to allow 30 sec. Exposures Mail sent to GBI ltd. 12 October, 2017 5:07 pm Hi All at metabones ! My question is about the Q666 Adapter for Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, Qs1 : does the Q666 have a - Leaf Shutter inside it ? If this Q666 does have a - Leaf Shutter inside it, it's Very interesting for Astro : my ~5600 mm F5 (~$200 1000 mm Newtonian) becomes a ~2800 mm F/2.5 ! allowing me to bypass the Sensor 30 sec. limitation by getting 4 times the light. ( I strongly hope so... ) If it doen't have a Leaf Shutter, the limitation is worse, it is down to 2 sec., making the Q666 of No interest at all for AstroPhoto. ! Here is why: Pentax Q-S1 Review - Specifications \| PentaxForums.com Reviews see Shutter Speeds section -> 8 Astro-Photos shot w/ the Pentax Q10: geo444: Galleries: Digital Photography Review : Digital Photography Review Many Thanks for your answer... Metabones-sales -13 octobre 2017, 05:12, Alex, GBI Ltd Hi, Sorry !This Q666 speed booster have Not Leaf Shutter inside. Thankyou ! Alex, GBI Ltd

10-06-2020, 08:05 AM - 1 Like	#83
geo444 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Marseille Provence Photos: Albums Posts: 150	Q666 could Simulate a Leaf Shutter up to 30 sec. Exposures... Originally posted by reh321 This adapter, like most of them, has neither a shutter, nor automatic aperture control, nor auto focus, unfortunately, Frankly, looking at the price of the 01 lens, I believe the Pentax Adapter, which has a shutter - but doesn't pass through focus or aperture signals - is over-priced, but I bought one anyway...I am not sure that was a wise purchase. . If you need Long Exposure of 30 sec. for... hem... AstroPhotography ? Photos tagged with "pentax-q10": Galleries: Digital Photography Review : Digital Photography Review https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/members/38890-geo444/albums/7415-photos-tests/ ... it is a Mandatory Purchase ! Originally posted by reh321 This adapter, like most of them, has neither a Leaf Shutter, nor... . As long as the Pentax Q could reach the 30 sec. Long Exposures in Electronic Shutter Mode... ... I think an Adapter could Simulate a Leaf Shutter without including one ! It just have to reply to the Q Body with the appropriate Signal... = Through the Q Mount Electronic Contacts : - Ok, Leaf Shutter Opened - Ok, Leaf Shutter Closed That may be a Very Interesting DIY Experiment... ~> see Q-Shutter.png attachement from Pentax Q-S1 Review - Specifications \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Originally posted by reh321 - but doesn't pass through Focus or Aperture Signals - is over-priced, but I bought one anyway... I am not sure that was a wise purchase. . I think from Q Mount to K Lenses, neither Autofocus nor Aperture Signals are Fully Compatible ? For that price... at least, the Tripod Mount could have been included ! . Attached Images

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09-01-2020, 05:56 PM	#76
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by lytrytyr Like an 01 prime, but trading electronic shutter jello for geometric distortion. Yeah, I am a lot more interested in using the 28mm and 50mm lenses, to supplement the '06 lens when f/2.8 isn't quite enough .... but Metabones has to do their part first!! I had been interested in other products from them, but this is quickly turning into a negative sales inspiration with me!!!

10-05-2020, 05:48 PM	#78
Sykil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Austin Posts: 74	Originally posted by reh321 Today I received my regular email from B&H. I do not blame them, but I am increasingly unimpressed by Metabones. I cry. I even managed to get my hands on a cheap K 50 / 1.2 that would be fun to try with this.

10-05-2020, 06:20 PM	#79
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Today I received my regular email from B&H. I do not blame them, but I am increasingly unimpressed by Metabones. They would need a certain number of placed orders from B&H (say 10). How many of us have bid so far? Originally posted by Sykil I cry. I even managed to get my hands on a cheap K 50 / 1.2 that would be fun to try with this. Don't worry, I believe that lens will actually cover a full 24 x 36 mm frame!

10-05-2020, 08:28 PM	#80
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by Sykil I cry. I even managed to get my hands on a cheap K 50 / 1.2 that would be fun to try with this. You are even more ambitious than I am. I been planning to use a Takumar 50mm f/1.4 ..... but it won’t happen unless Metabones gets around to making one!!

10-06-2020, 04:50 AM	#82
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by geo444 Mail sent to GBI ltd. 12 October, 2017 5:07 pm Hi All at metabones ! My question is about the Q666 Adapter for Pentax Q, Q7, Q10, Qs1 : does the Q666 have a - Leaf Shutter inside it ? If this Q666 does have a - Leaf Shutter inside it, it's Very interesting for Astro : my ~5600 mm F5 (~$200 1000 mm Newtonian) becomes a ~2800 mm F/2.5 ! allowing me to bypass the Sensor 30 sec. limitation by getting 4 times the light. ( I strongly hope so... ) If it doen't have a Leaf Shutter, the limitation is worse, it is down to 2 sec., making the Q666 of No interest at all for AstroPhoto. ! Here is why: Pentax Q-S1 Review - Specifications \| PentaxForums.com Reviews see Shutter Speeds section -> 8 Astro-Photos shot w/ the Pentax Q10: geo444: Galleries: Digital Photography Review : Digital Photography Review Many Thanks for your answer... Metabones-sales -13 octobre 2017, 05:12, Alex, GBI Ltd Hi, Sorry !This Q666 speed booster have Not Leaf Shutter inside. Thankyou ! Alex, GBI Ltd This adapter, like most of them, has neither a shutter, nor automatic aperture control, nor auto focus, unfortunately, Frankly, looking at the price of the 01 lens, I believe the Pentax adapter, which has a shutter - but doesn't pass through focus or aperture signals - is over-priced, but I bought one anyway. I am not sure that was a wise purchase.

10-06-2020, 08:50 AM	#84
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by geo444 .I think from Q Mount to K Lenses, neither Autofocus nor Aperture Signals are Fully Compatible ? For that price... at least, the Tripod Mount could have been included ! Looking what is available to mount Canon lenses on Sony bodies, I'm sure mounting K lenses on Q bodies could be done while maintaining all functionality of the K lens, but I would be happy now if Metabones would deliver what they have already promised and promised.

10-06-2020, 10:30 AM	#85
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 but I would be happy now if Metabones would deliver what they have already promised and promised. AFAIK, based on tracking their website, they have never promised a K to Q Speedbooster.

10-06-2020, 12:05 PM	#86
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by lytrytyr AFAIK, based on tracking their website, they have never promised a K to Q Speedbooster. Their web-site did mention plans to release a K-to-Q Speedbooster, and they must have done something for Adorama and B&H to both list it for a while on their web-sites.

10-06-2020, 05:20 PM	#87
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Their web-site did mention plans to release a K-to-Q Speedbooster, I didn't see that, but it seems weaker than when Ricoh put the 09 Telephoto Macro on the roadmap. The K to Q Speedbooster never appeared in the Metabones catalog: Metabones®

10-06-2020, 06:34 PM	#88
Sykil Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Austin Posts: 74	Originally posted by lytrytyr Don't worry, I believe that lens will actually cover a full 24 x 36 mm frame! Indeed! I wasn't sure if I would like it any better than the M 50/1.7 at first, but they're very different and I feel like they both have a place.

10-07-2020, 07:43 AM	#89
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	I have the A version. It's one of my favorite lenses.

10-07-2020, 09:56 AM	#90
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by reh321 Their web-site did mention plans to release a K-to-Q Speedbooster, and they must have done something for Adorama and B&H to both list it for a while on their web-sites. Originally posted by lytrytyr I didn't see that, but it seems weaker than when Ricoh put the 09 Telephoto Macro on the roadmap. The K to Q Speedbooster never appeared in the Metabones catalog: Metabones® The K-to-Q Speedbooster may never have appeared in the Metabones catalog, but they did do something to get this thread started, and building this was certainly in their original plans " Planned lens mounts for the Speed Booster Q666 include a Pentax-K version and a Nikon F/G version with the most advanced Nikon G aperture adjustment mechanism in the industry." Metabones®