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**Ash** · 02-03-2019, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by xmeda

oh .. a teleconverter.. to teleconvert everything!

How is the auto focus on that combination?

**TwoUptons** · 02-04-2019, 02:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ash

How is the auto focus on that combination?

<whistle> “Engine room, I need focus to 30 meters, flank speed!”

-Eric

xmeda · 02-11-2019, 02:29 PM - **2 Likes**

well...

zapp · 02-19-2019, 02:21 AM

You need lenses to use tele converters :-)
The untold truth is the most interesting one here.

Garry Conway · 09-22-2019, 01:28 PM

Has anyone heard any new news about a Pentax FF TC soon. I haven't seen any information about one being in development lately?

davesofnj · 09-22-2019, 07:14 PM

Me neither, but I can't help but notice that B&H are selling off their stock of the current 1.4x at a very aggressive price, so I've been hoping this might be a good sign.

Dave

zmohie · 10-01-2019, 02:33 PM

Great I hope it will work well with my F*300mm

MikeyBugs95 · 10-01-2019, 02:36 PM

Maybe they'll announce it alongside the new camera at the anniversary event? I'm really kind of hoping that they also have some unannounced lenses in their back pocket that they'll also be announcing at the event too. Sort of make a big splash at this event to garner media attention. 1 camera is nice but a camera and some lenses and other doo-dads is much better.

**mlt** · 10-01-2019, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

Maybe they'll announce it alongside the new camera at the anniversary event? I'm really kind of hoping that they also have some unannounced lenses in their back pocket that they'll also be announcing at the event too. Sort of make a big splash at this event to garner media attention. 1 camera is nice but a camera and some lenses and other doo-dads is much better.

A 1.4x and 2.0x for FF, along with a couple of new or updated lenses would make a nice splash

wings · 10-01-2019, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by angerdan

Finally we know a new TC will come 🔭
When it happens, it'l be the first FF TC from Pentax who uses the AF of the lens. The AF of the F 1.7X was independend from the lens.

So if there are no surprises, a possible name can be D FA 1.4X AW.

Since the price for the DA was around $400, the D FA could be around 500$.
Pentax HD DA Rear Converter 1,4x AW | In der Grafik - in the? | Flickr
Pentax AF-Adapter 1,7x ebay | In der Grafik - in the chart: ? | Flickr

I am very interested in this and looking forward to making use of it.

---------- Post added 10-01-19 at 07:12 PM ----------

I am very interested in this, hopefully will be able to make use of it soon.

**travelswsage** · 10-01-2019, 05:52 PM

I'm in for the 1.4x -- thought this would have been available long ago.

**kiwi_jono** · 10-02-2019, 03:28 AM

Can't imagine a 2x would be much use - as all the existing 2x converters I'm aware of seem to result in a significant IQ drop but maybe there will be a first.
Something like a 1.7x might work though.

**mlt** · 10-02-2019, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

Can't imagine a 2x would be much use - as all the existing 2x converters I'm aware of seem to result in a significant IQ drop but maybe there will be a first.
Something like a 1.7x might work though.

A 2x, if optimized for specific focal lengths - l.e. 200mm or longer and the 150-450, might help reduce the compromises.

Kunzite · 10-02-2019, 10:28 AM

I'd be fine with a D FA 1.4x - hoping the D FA 150-450 would work nicely with it (at least in reasonable light).

**sergysergy** · 10-02-2019, 10:31 AM

The Kenko 1.5x and the Tamron 1.4x are very affordable options with good quality.

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02-03-2019, 05:27 PM	#181
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by xmeda oh .. a teleconverter.. to teleconvert everything! How is the auto focus on that combination?

02-04-2019, 02:33 PM - 1 Like	#182
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Ash How is the auto focus on that combination? <whistle> “Engine room, I need focus to 30 meters, flank speed!” -Eric

02-11-2019, 02:29 PM - 2 Likes	#183
xmeda Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brno Posts: 295	well...

02-19-2019, 02:21 AM	#184
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	You need lenses to use tele converters :-) The untold truth is the most interesting one here.

09-22-2019, 01:28 PM	#185
Garry Conway Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 48	Has anyone heard any new news about a Pentax FF TC soon. I haven't seen any information about one being in development lately?

09-22-2019, 07:14 PM	#186
davesofnj Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 28	Me neither, but I can't help but notice that B&H are selling off their stock of the current 1.4x at a very aggressive price, so I've been hoping this might be a good sign. Dave

10-01-2019, 02:33 PM	#187
zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	Great I hope it will work well with my F*300mm

10-01-2019, 02:36 PM	#188
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Maybe they'll announce it alongside the new camera at the anniversary event? I'm really kind of hoping that they also have some unannounced lenses in their back pocket that they'll also be announcing at the event too. Sort of make a big splash at this event to garner media attention. 1 camera is nice but a camera and some lenses and other doo-dads is much better.

10-01-2019, 03:05 PM	#189
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 Maybe they'll announce it alongside the new camera at the anniversary event? I'm really kind of hoping that they also have some unannounced lenses in their back pocket that they'll also be announcing at the event too. Sort of make a big splash at this event to garner media attention. 1 camera is nice but a camera and some lenses and other doo-dads is much better. A 1.4x and 2.0x for FF, along with a couple of new or updated lenses would make a nice splash

10-01-2019, 04:08 PM	#190
wings Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 209	Originally posted by angerdan Finally we know a new TC will come 🔭 When it happens, it'l be the first FF TC from Pentax who uses the AF of the lens. The AF of the F 1.7X was independend from the lens. So if there are no surprises, a possible name can be D FA 1.4X AW. Since the price for the DA was around $400, the D FA could be around 500$. Pentax HD DA Rear Converter 1,4x AW \| In der Grafik - in the? \| Flickr Pentax AF-Adapter 1,7x ebay \| In der Grafik - in the chart: ? \| Flickr I am very interested in this and looking forward to making use of it. ---------- Post added 10-01-19 at 07:12 PM ---------- I am very interested in this, hopefully will be able to make use of it soon.

10-01-2019, 05:52 PM	#191
travelswsage Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 385	I'm in for the 1.4x -- thought this would have been available long ago.

10-02-2019, 03:28 AM	#192
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Can't imagine a 2x would be much use - as all the existing 2x converters I'm aware of seem to result in a significant IQ drop but maybe there will be a first. Something like a 1.7x might work though.

10-02-2019, 10:21 AM	#193
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by kiwi_jono Can't imagine a 2x would be much use - as all the existing 2x converters I'm aware of seem to result in a significant IQ drop but maybe there will be a first. Something like a 1.7x might work though. A 2x, if optimized for specific focal lengths - l.e. 200mm or longer and the 150-450, might help reduce the compromises.

10-02-2019, 10:28 AM	#194
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I'd be fine with a D FA 1.4x - hoping the D FA 150-450 would work nicely with it (at least in reasonable light).

10-02-2019, 10:31 AM	#195
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,175	The Kenko 1.5x and the Tamron 1.4x are very affordable options with good quality.

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