Image of HD Pentax 1.4x Teleconverter

JPT · 01-25-2014, 05:35 AM - **2 Likes**

Someone in another thread has posted a picture of what looks to be the long awaited 1.4x teleconverter. It appears to have screw drive and SDM contacts. It also has the AW designation.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/236075-tele...ml#post2661032

It looks like a legitimate PR shot to me.

Katmandude · 01-25-2014, 06:04 AM

HD DA 1.4X AW AF Rear Convertor

AW: All Weather???

can't really tell if there is a ring around the edges made of rubber.

looks the piece anyway ^^

bugger just went through the posts from the site.
and the HD does seem not to be on the same level as the rest of the text...

If it's a fake, it's a nice fake, somebody went through a lot of work to present this ^^

Zygonyx · 01-25-2014, 06:16 AM

Good news indeed !
But still DA...

Supernaut · 01-25-2014, 06:35 AM

I also like asahi mans comment in the dpr tread:

Quote:

Yes,it is the current product picture of the fullframe converter.

Maybe I will check it with DA*300,DA 560 and a Telezoom in 2 Weeks

Wouldn't it be great if the converter had a o-ring on the lens mount surface? It would make all old lenses semi-WR.

Kunzite · 01-25-2014, 06:55 AM

The image was first posted here.

I wouldn't bother with the "it's fake, pixels don't match" nonsense.

VisualDarkness · 01-25-2014, 07:15 AM

I just sold my Kenko 1.5x and something that actualy works perfectly would be nice.

Katmandude · 01-25-2014, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

The image was first posted here.

I wouldn't bother with the "it's fake, pixels don't match" nonsense.

of course, after all the TC rumor is almost as old as the FF one. I just hope that they get it on the shelves before my next birding trip ^^

RonHendriks1966 · 01-25-2014, 07:50 AM

Looks great.

Na Horuk · 01-25-2014, 08:23 AM

All those acronyms certainly sound nice (HD, AF.. AW!). Hope its not a hoax, its been a long time since a TC was first promised

manacho2005 · 01-25-2014, 10:10 AM

Looks awesome, but I don't think it would have an O-ring on the lens side. If it did, it would be difficult for AW lenses to seat their own O-rings to the mount.

**DDoram** · 01-25-2014, 10:24 AM

I will buy this as soon as it is released. But I won't hold my breath for a release date. It will likely be expensive.

Dake

The_Coach · 01-25-2014, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by JPT

Someone in the DPR forum has posted a picture of what looks to be the long awaited 1.4x teleconverter. It appears to have screw drive and SDM contacts. It also has the AW designation.

HD DA 1.4X TC photo: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

It looks like a legitimate PR shot to me.

Based on the fact that the entire Pentax World want to buy one ( that works with SDM) ....is it not good commercial sense from Pentax/Ricoh to supply demand ...and make a killing at the same time ?

aurele · 01-25-2014, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by DDoram

I will buy this as soon as it is released. But I won't hold my breath for a release date. It will likely be expensive.

Dake

expecting it between 300-500€ based on other TC on the market for Canikon.

Originally posted by The_Coach

Based on the fact that the entire Pentax World want to buy one ( that works with SDM) ....is it not good commercial sense from Pentax/Ricoh to supply demand

it is ! it's a complete nonsense that Pentax didn't make it earlier ! a lot of money to milk from this !!

ElJamoquio · 01-25-2014, 11:14 AM

I'm expecting it to be $600, the nikon is $500 or so.

ogl · 01-25-2014, 11:20 AM

Me too. Not lower than USD500.

01-25-2014, 05:35 AM - 2 Likes	#1
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Image of HD Pentax 1.4x Teleconverter Someone in another thread has posted a picture of what looks to be the long awaited 1.4x teleconverter. It appears to have screw drive and SDM contacts. It also has the AW designation. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/236075-tele...ml#post2661032 It looks like a legitimate PR shot to me.

01-25-2014, 06:04 AM	#2
Katmandude Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 42	HD DA 1.4X AW AF Rear Convertor AW: All Weather??? can't really tell if there is a ring around the edges made of rubber. looks the piece anyway ^^ bugger just went through the posts from the site. and the HD does seem not to be on the same level as the rest of the text... If it's a fake, it's a nice fake, somebody went through a lot of work to present this ^^ Last edited by Katmandude; 01-25-2014 at 06:38 AM.

01-25-2014, 08:23 AM	#9
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	All those acronyms certainly sound nice (HD, AF.. AW!). Hope its not a hoax, its been a long time since a TC was first promised Last edited by Na Horuk; 01-25-2014 at 08:38 AM.

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Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Good news indeed ! But still DA...

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Supernaut Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Coast , Sweden Posts: 467	I also like asahi mans comment in the dpr tread: Quote: Yes,it is the current product picture of the fullframe converter. Maybe I will check it with DA*300,DA 560 and a Telezoom in 2 Weeks Wouldn't it be great if the converter had a o-ring on the lens mount surface? It would make all old lenses semi-WR.

01-25-2014, 06:55 AM	#5
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	The image was first posted here. I wouldn't bother with the "it's fake, pixels don't match" nonsense.

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VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	I just sold my Kenko 1.5x and something that actualy works perfectly would be nice.

01-25-2014, 07:20 AM	#7
Katmandude Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 42	Originally posted by Kunzite The image was first posted here. I wouldn't bother with the "it's fake, pixels don't match" nonsense. of course, after all the TC rumor is almost as old as the FF one. I just hope that they get it on the shelves before my next birding trip ^^

01-25-2014, 07:50 AM	#8
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Looks great.

01-25-2014, 10:10 AM	#10
manacho2005 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Red Oak, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 462	Looks awesome, but I don't think it would have an O-ring on the lens side. If it did, it would be difficult for AW lenses to seat their own O-rings to the mount.

01-25-2014, 10:24 AM	#11
DDoram Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 632	I will buy this as soon as it is released. But I won't hold my breath for a release date. It will likely be expensive. Dake

01-25-2014, 10:28 AM	#12
The_Coach New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 2	Originally posted by JPT Someone in the DPR forum has posted a picture of what looks to be the long awaited 1.4x teleconverter. It appears to have screw drive and SDM contacts. It also has the AW designation. HD DA 1.4X TC photo: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review It looks like a legitimate PR shot to me. Based on the fact that the entire Pentax World want to buy one ( that works with SDM) ....is it not good commercial sense from Pentax/Ricoh to supply demand ...and make a killing at the same time ?

01-25-2014, 11:12 AM	#13
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by DDoram I will buy this as soon as it is released. But I won't hold my breath for a release date. It will likely be expensive. Dake expecting it between 300-500€ based on other TC on the market for Canikon. Originally posted by The_Coach Based on the fact that the entire Pentax World want to buy one ( that works with SDM) ....is it not good commercial sense from Pentax/Ricoh to supply demand it is ! it's a complete nonsense that Pentax didn't make it earlier ! a lot of money to milk from this !!

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01-25-2014, 11:14 AM	#14
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	I'm expecting it to be $600, the nikon is $500 or so.

01-25-2014, 11:20 AM	#15
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Me too. Not lower than USD500.