Pentax SDM Converter,are you serious interested?

zackspeed · 08-07-2010, 12:19 PM

My question is,how much may it cost,would you prefer the 1,4x or the 2,0x version?
I ask because,Pentax Japan is asking if there is any interest for the converter.
It seems that Pentax have no idea that we wanna have one!
But they could/would bring one.
So,i told my Pentaxians that there are lots of user wich want order one,if it´s available.
In september i am at Photokina in colonia/germany.
Have a meeting with my Pentaxians for try the new Bodys and other stuff.
I will bring them all informations and ideas about the converter.
Not only my person will buy one and would pay for great quality.
So,if you are thinking it´s a good idea tell what you think about the converter.
In best hope,Andy

Urkeldaedalus · 08-07-2010, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by zackspeed

My question is,how much may it cost,would you prefer the 1,4x or the 2,0x version?
I ask because,Pentax Japan is asking if there is any interest for the converter.
It seems that Pentax have no idea that we wanna have one!
But they could/would bring one.
So,i told my Pentaxians that there are lots of user wich want order one,if it´s available.
In september i am at Photokina in colonia/germany.
Have a meeting with my Pentaxians for try the new Bodys and other stuff.
I will bring them all informations and ideas about the converter.
Not only my person will buy one and would pay for great quality.
So,if you are thinking it´s a good idea tell what you think about the converter.
In best hope,Andy

I'd personally be more interested in a 1.4x SDM teleconverter, but I'd be interested to hear the opinions of more long range shooters on here. If they never plan to come out with a DA*400 lens, a 2x converter may make more sense.

zackspeed · 08-07-2010, 12:26 PM

please info in same line:

what for type (1,4x or/and 2,0x) you want?

max. price,you would pay for high quality?

what for lenses you would use with the converter?

aragondina · 08-07-2010, 12:37 PM

I would not really be interested in a teleconverter. All the ones I've tried degrade the image too much. I would rather see long primes like a 400, 500, and 600mm f4. All full frame lenses too, no crop.

luck1 · 08-07-2010, 12:40 PM

For the beginning i would like a 1,4x TC high quality staff (something like new nikon TCs) price range 300€-400€ would be acceptable (considerd the quality).
would use it for my macro 105 mm sigma lens (to gain magnification) and for Da* 300 mm lens which i would also purchase in the case a TC would be available (no thoughts about bigma anymore

bertbert · 08-07-2010, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by zackspeed

please info in same line:

what for type (1,4x or/and 2,0x) you want?

max. price,you would pay for high quality?

what for lenses you would use with the converter?

1,4x, <€250, tele-primes

Urkeldaedalus · 08-07-2010, 01:09 PM

D'oh. I'll do better this time.

1.4x / $150-$250 / for use with my DA*200 f/2.8

ewalk · 08-07-2010, 01:09 PM

1,4x would be preferred.

**oneill** · 08-07-2010, 01:43 PM - **1 Like**

As a long lens wildlife shooter, FA*600F4.0, DA#300F4.0 etc, any converter longer than a 1.4x does not make much sense to me due to the extra stop of light loss. Sigma already make an excellent screw drive 1.4x converter that I occationaly use on my 600, although I would prefer a Pentax one, but at this point I would be much more interested in an SDM converter.

The best thing that Pentax could do for me would be a prime DA#400F4.0 which is an excellent avian "flight" lens. I have considered buying the Canon one and a body to go with it, but I hate using two different bodies in the field much less two different makes.

Murray
PENTAX Photo Gallery: Artist Bio - Murray O'Neill

zackspeed · 08-07-2010, 02:04 PM

166 views and a fist full of answers?
ups.....not a good sign

Urkeldaedalus · 08-07-2010, 02:09 PM

Post a poll instead. You'll get more answers in the long run.

gawan · 08-07-2010, 02:09 PM

1.4x for me thank you, and max $200 would be good

noahpurdy · 08-07-2010, 02:13 PM

2.0x / $250 / DA* 50-135

Mr Hyde · 08-07-2010, 02:13 PM

If a converter is going to be made I'd rather have a 1.4x. Price should be around $250 USD.

but I would much rather have longer fast lenses. I would love to start saving for a 600mm f4

**mike.hiran** · 08-07-2010, 02:14 PM

1.4 @ $275 50-135/ 60-250

08-07-2010, 12:19 PM	#1
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	Pentax SDM Converter,are you serious interested? My question is,how much may it cost,would you prefer the 1,4x or the 2,0x version? I ask because,Pentax Japan is asking if there is any interest for the converter. It seems that Pentax have no idea that we wanna have one! But they could/would bring one. So,i told my Pentaxians that there are lots of user wich want order one,if it´s available. In september i am at Photokina in colonia/germany. Have a meeting with my Pentaxians for try the new Bodys and other stuff. I will bring them all informations and ideas about the converter. Not only my person will buy one and would pay for great quality. So,if you are thinking it´s a good idea tell what you think about the converter. In best hope,Andy

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08-07-2010, 12:22 PM	#2
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by zackspeed My question is,how much may it cost,would you prefer the 1,4x or the 2,0x version? I ask because,Pentax Japan is asking if there is any interest for the converter. It seems that Pentax have no idea that we wanna have one! But they could/would bring one. So,i told my Pentaxians that there are lots of user wich want order one,if it´s available. In september i am at Photokina in colonia/germany. Have a meeting with my Pentaxians for try the new Bodys and other stuff. I will bring them all informations and ideas about the converter. Not only my person will buy one and would pay for great quality. So,if you are thinking it´s a good idea tell what you think about the converter. In best hope,Andy I'd personally be more interested in a 1.4x SDM teleconverter, but I'd be interested to hear the opinions of more long range shooters on here. If they never plan to come out with a DA*400 lens, a 2x converter may make more sense.

08-07-2010, 12:26 PM	#3
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527 Original Poster	please info in same line: what for type (1,4x or/and 2,0x) you want? max. price,you would pay for high quality? what for lenses you would use with the converter?

08-07-2010, 12:37 PM	#4
aragondina Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 117	I would not really be interested in a teleconverter. All the ones I've tried degrade the image too much. I would rather see long primes like a 400, 500, and 600mm f4. All full frame lenses too, no crop.

08-07-2010, 12:40 PM	#5
luck1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pezinok Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	For the beginning i would like a 1,4x TC high quality staff (something like new nikon TCs) price range 300€-400€ would be acceptable (considerd the quality). would use it for my macro 105 mm sigma lens (to gain magnification) and for Da* 300 mm lens which i would also purchase in the case a TC would be available (no thoughts about bigma anymore

08-07-2010, 12:44 PM	#6
bertbert New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 21	Originally posted by zackspeed please info in same line: what for type (1,4x or/and 2,0x) you want? max. price,you would pay for high quality? what for lenses you would use with the converter? 1,4x, <€250, tele-primes

08-07-2010, 01:09 PM	#7
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	D'oh. I'll do better this time. 1.4x / $150-$250 / for use with my DA*200 f/2.8

08-07-2010, 01:09 PM	#8
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	1,4x would be preferred.

08-07-2010, 01:43 PM - 1 Like	#9
oneill Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 624	As a long lens wildlife shooter, FA*600F4.0, DA#300F4.0 etc, any converter longer than a 1.4x does not make much sense to me due to the extra stop of light loss. Sigma already make an excellent screw drive 1.4x converter that I occationaly use on my 600, although I would prefer a Pentax one, but at this point I would be much more interested in an SDM converter. The best thing that Pentax could do for me would be a prime DA#400F4.0 which is an excellent avian "flight" lens. I have considered buying the Canon one and a body to go with it, but I hate using two different bodies in the field much less two different makes. Murray PENTAX Photo Gallery: Artist Bio - Murray O'Neill

08-07-2010, 02:04 PM	#10
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527 Original Poster	166 views and a fist full of answers? ups.....not a good sign

08-07-2010, 02:09 PM	#11
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Post a poll instead. You'll get more answers in the long run.

08-07-2010, 02:09 PM	#12
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	1.4x for me thank you, and max $200 would be good

08-07-2010, 02:13 PM	#13
noahpurdy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 479	2.0x / $250 / DA* 50-135

08-07-2010, 02:13 PM	#14
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760	If a converter is going to be made I'd rather have a 1.4x. Price should be around $250 USD. but I would much rather have longer fast lenses. I would love to start saving for a 600mm f4

08-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#15
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	1.4 @ $275 50-135/ 60-250