HD Teleconverter Officially Announced

koper · 04-26-2014, 11:21 AM - **1 Like**

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""DA*300 +Pentax 1.4x Teleconverter

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""DA*300 +Pentax 1.4x Teleconverter

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""DA*300 +Pentax 1.4x Teleconverter

Parallax · 04-26-2014, 01:43 PM

Awesome!

**crewl1** · 04-26-2014, 11:21 PM - **1 Like**

Cross post from 300 plus thread, these are DA*300 with the HD1.4x on the K-3.
It seems like a good match. This was my first day out with the combo and I was pleased with the performance of the equipment.
Now I have nothing to blame for poor shots but myself.

normhead · 04-27-2014, 06:43 PM

From earlier today...
Sigma 70 macro + HD DA 1.4 TC on a K-3. 800 ISO, 1/800 second, ƒ5.6, -0.3 EV

DSims · 04-27-2014, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by normhead

From earlier today...
Sigma 70 macro + HD DA 1.4 TC on a K-3. 800 ISO, 1/800 second, ƒ5.6, -0.3 EV

Good thing you had the TC! Any closer and the big guy would've eaten you!

(nice shot, BTW)

Mike.P® · 04-28-2014, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Cross post from 300 plus thread, these are DA*300 with the HD1.4x on the K-3.

The first one is very nice, some great detail in there.

For anyone interested I started a thread in the lens club section for the converter. LINK

The more the merrier.

rruntsch · 04-30-2014, 07:16 PM

The results of the new converter look good. Both B&H and Adorama show them in pre-order status. TheCameraBox, through Amazon, shows 5 in stock. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reliable seller in the USA with the converters in stock?

**crewl1** · 05-01-2014, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by rruntsch

The results of the new converter look good. Both B&H and Adorama show them in pre-order status. TheCameraBox, through Amazon, shows 5 in stock. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reliable seller in the USA with the converters in stock?

I had to order mine from Canada. I'm in California.
Prodigital2000 was the eBay seller, it was listed at 80 less than the US sellers with free shipping.
I've purchased from them before and have had no issues. Box was well packed and arrived on schedule.
YMMV

Edit: They have another one up http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HD-PENTAX-DA-AF-1-4X-AW-Rear-Converter-K-mount-L...item4865cad299

Cold Iron · 05-01-2014, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by rruntsch

The results of the new converter look good. Both B&H and Adorama show them in pre-order status. TheCameraBox, through Amazon, shows 5 in stock. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reliable seller in the USA with the converters in stock?

I purchased my first one from B&H, I got on the waiting list early. Liked it so much that I went searching for a second one. Ended up getting that from TheCameraBox through Amazon. Stacking didn't work as well as I hoped and their return policy was something like 10 days and a 15% restocking fee so I will likely try to sell it here.

Rochester, MN? Me too, from your screen name have a feeling we have worked together before...

Adam · 05-01-2014, 03:19 PM

Here's our in-depth review of the teleconverter for those who are interested:

Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums

RockvilleBob · 05-01-2014, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Here's our in-depth review of the teleconverter for those who are interested:

Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums

Thanks Adam pretty thorough review. From what I've followed on the forum the TC seems to work with the Sigma 500. I particularly like it for the DA*300 since the 300 by itself is a pretty light walk around telephoto and the TC can add that extra reach without carrying a larger lens. I am adding to my list for Santa Claus.

dane.dawg · 05-01-2014, 04:48 PM

Prodigital2000 is awesome, I got mine for 520.00CAD but I am a pretty good customer and have dealt with them for most of my Pentax gear.

RockvilleBob · 05-02-2014, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Prodigital2000 is awesome, I got mine for 520.00CAD but I am a pretty good customer and have dealt with them for most of my Pentax gear.

Hey Travis, still pleased with the way the TC works with the Sigma 500?

dane.dawg · 05-02-2014, 04:41 AM

I have barely used it since I have been working six days a week but I have no regrets buying it.

PENFRED · 05-02-2014, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

I have barely used it since I have been working six days a week but I have no regrets buying it.

Does anyone know if this new teleconverter will work with the Sigma 50-500 OS HSM (the newer version) ?

If not, why not?

Thanks much

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05-01-2014, 08:00 AM	#413
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by rruntsch The results of the new converter look good. Both B&H and Adorama show them in pre-order status. TheCameraBox, through Amazon, shows 5 in stock. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reliable seller in the USA with the converters in stock? I had to order mine from Canada. I'm in California. Prodigital2000 was the eBay seller, it was listed at 80 less than the US sellers with free shipping. I've purchased from them before and have had no issues. Box was well packed and arrived on schedule. YMMV Edit: They have another one up http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HD-PENTAX-DA-AF-1-4X-AW-Rear-Converter-K-mount-L...item4865cad299 Last edited by crewl1; 05-01-2014 at 08:11 AM.

05-01-2014, 03:19 PM	#415
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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Cross post from 300 plus thread, these are DA*300 with the HD1.4x on the K-3. It seems like a good match. This was my first day out with the combo and I was pleased with the performance of the equipment. Now I have nothing to blame for poor shots but myself.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	From earlier today... Sigma 70 macro + HD DA 1.4 TC on a K-3. 800 ISO, 1/800 second, ƒ5.6, -0.3 EV

04-27-2014, 10:10 PM	#410
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by normhead From earlier today... Sigma 70 macro + HD DA 1.4 TC on a K-3. 800 ISO, 1/800 second, ƒ5.6, -0.3 EV Good thing you had the TC! Any closer and the big guy would've eaten you! (nice shot, BTW)

04-28-2014, 04:48 AM	#411
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by crewl1 Cross post from 300 plus thread, these are DA*300 with the HD1.4x on the K-3. The first one is very nice, some great detail in there. For anyone interested I started a thread in the lens club section for the converter. LINK The more the merrier.

04-30-2014, 07:16 PM	#412
rruntsch Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	The results of the new converter look good. Both B&H and Adorama show them in pre-order status. TheCameraBox, through Amazon, shows 5 in stock. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reliable seller in the USA with the converters in stock?

05-01-2014, 10:13 AM	#414
Cold Iron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mn. Posts: 111	Originally posted by rruntsch The results of the new converter look good. Both B&H and Adorama show them in pre-order status. TheCameraBox, through Amazon, shows 5 in stock. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reliable seller in the USA with the converters in stock? I purchased my first one from B&H, I got on the waiting list early. Liked it so much that I went searching for a second one. Ended up getting that from TheCameraBox through Amazon. Stacking didn't work as well as I hoped and their return policy was something like 10 days and a 15% restocking fee so I will likely try to sell it here. Rochester, MN? Me too, from your screen name have a feeling we have worked together before...

05-01-2014, 04:21 PM	#416
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by Adam Here's our in-depth review of the teleconverter for those who are interested: Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums Thanks Adam pretty thorough review. From what I've followed on the forum the TC seems to work with the Sigma 500. I particularly like it for the DA*300 since the 300 by itself is a pretty light walk around telephoto and the TC can add that extra reach without carrying a larger lens. I am adding to my list for Santa Claus.

05-01-2014, 04:48 PM	#417
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Prodigital2000 is awesome, I got mine for 520.00CAD but I am a pretty good customer and have dealt with them for most of my Pentax gear.

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RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by dane.dawg Prodigital2000 is awesome, I got mine for 520.00CAD but I am a pretty good customer and have dealt with them for most of my Pentax gear. Hey Travis, still pleased with the way the TC works with the Sigma 500?

05-02-2014, 04:41 AM	#419
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	I have barely used it since I have been working six days a week but I have no regrets buying it.

05-02-2014, 07:05 AM	#420
PENFRED Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: DENVER Posts: 84	Originally posted by dane.dawg I have barely used it since I have been working six days a week but I have no regrets buying it. Does anyone know if this new teleconverter will work with the Sigma 50-500 OS HSM (the newer version) ? If not, why not? Thanks much