The world's first PK-FE autofocus transfer ring

Mani · 11-01-2020, 07:12 AM

Will this be available in europe? I really want to switch over to Sony MILC while keeping my trusted K-S2 and Pentax glass. Perhaps this would help me out to make that transition.

BirdDude007 · 11-01-2020, 04:06 PM - **1 Like**

This will make switching over to Sony bodies more attractive to those sitting on the fence....

ecostigny · 11-01-2020, 04:48 PM - **1 Like**

Intriguing announcement. One could get a Sony body to exploit their video capabilities while still being able to fall back on Pentax bodies with the same K-mount lenses for stills-oriented work.

nixcamic · 11-01-2020, 05:39 PM

Well, this sounds like a great option for someone like me who shoots mixed photos and video. I might have to jump ship on bodies at least, assuming this is at least a somewhat reasonable price.

**pres589** · 11-01-2020, 05:49 PM - **1 Like**

There's no chance that this adapter's k-mount is uncrippled, is there? I mean, what's life without dreams, right?

surfar · 11-01-2020, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by ecostigny

Intriguing announcement. One could get a Sony body to exploit their video capabilities while still being able to fall back on Pentax bodies with the same K-mount lenses for stills-oriented work.

Except the info indicates it's no go Video

neokind · 11-01-2020, 08:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

Except the info indicates it's no go Video

Depends on the type of video work. For videographers who rely on manual focusing, it will be fine. But really no screw drive lens is good for video for one of the same reasons this adapter is unsuitable—noise. Power consumption is the other reason, but rendered moot by the first if using camera mounted mics. I suspect that more modern Pentax lenses will work fine—though power consumption may become a factor in this case.

ecostigny · 11-01-2020, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by neokind

Depends on the type of video work. For videographers who rely on manual focusing, it will be fine. But really no screw drive lens is good for video for one of the same reasons this adapter is unsuitable—noise. Power consumption is the other reason, but rendered moot by the first if using camera mounted mics. I suspect that more modern Pentax lenses will work fine—though power consumption may become a factor in this case.

It's not optimized for video, but video might still be usable in some capacity (as neokind just explained)--especially for people looking to shoot in 4K, which Pentax hasn't supported until the K-3 III specifications came out.

OoKU · 11-01-2020, 09:38 PM - **7 Likes**

Fa*300/2.8+a9

someasiancameraguy · 11-01-2020, 09:42 PM

For the Fuji shooters out there looking to adapt Pentax glass there is also this option:

Double Adapting Lenses to the PRONTO Fujifilm X Series Auto Focus Adapter - YouTube

Mind you this does not have any data transfer, it is purely moving the film plane much like a Contax AX. The benefits of this compared to the Sony adapter is that it will likely work for manual focus glass too.

surfar · 11-01-2020, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by ecostigny

It's not optimized for video, but video might still be usable in some capacity (as neokind just explained)--especially for people looking to shoot in 4K, which Pentax hasn't supported until the K-3 III specifications came out.

Dumb adapters can do video at probably 10percent of the price of this newby.

---------- Post added 11-02-20 at 03:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

For the Fuji shooters out there looking to adapt Pentax glass there is also this option:

They copied the TechArt Pro to adapt $ony,the TAP firmware updates the Fotodiox!

---------- Post added 11-02-20 at 03:59 PM ----------

Originally posted by OoKU

Fa*300/2.8+a9

So,whats price?Whens it released?Where are the YT videos doing demos?

bencoskater · 11-01-2020, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by OoKU

Fa*300/2.8+a9

Weather Sealed?
That would be great if it is!

ofer4 · 11-01-2020, 11:02 PM

Who holds the intellectual property for lens mounts?

someasiancameraguy · 11-01-2020, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by surfar

They copied the TechArt Pro to adapt $ony,the TAP firmware updates the Fotodiox![COLOR="Silver"]

Wow, so a replica down to the bones apparently. How does the Techart perform on AF-C then?

I'm assuming that the dedicated PK-FE soon to be released by Monster will be better as there is data transfer and can possibly take advantage of the SDM motors of newer lenses.

surfar · 11-01-2020, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

How does the Techart perform on AF-C then?

Mike,BigMack owns one,he isnt greatly enthusiastic last time it popped up in a thread.I dont own a $ony so can only pass on what Ive seen on YT and read.

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

I'm assuming that the dedicated PK-FE soon to be released by Monster will be better as there is data transfer and can possibly take advantage of the SDM motors of newer lenses.

The Newby caters for AF lenses so its a different thing,there are plenty of used $onys for K mount owners.I hope Newby works well for the people who buy it.Possibly a X mount in the future too?

11-01-2020, 07:06 PM	#81
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	? Originally posted by ecostigny Intriguing announcement. One could get a Sony body to exploit their video capabilities while still being able to fall back on Pentax bodies with the same K-mount lenses for stills-oriented work. Except the info indicates it's no go Video

11-01-2020, 09:38 PM - 7 Likes	#84
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740 Original Poster	Fa*300/2.8+a9 Attached Images

11-01-2020, 09:51 PM	#86
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Originally posted by ecostigny It's not optimized for video, but video might still be usable in some capacity (as neokind just explained)--especially for people looking to shoot in 4K, which Pentax hasn't supported until the K-3 III specifications came out. Dumb adapters can do video at probably 10percent of the price of this newby. ---------- Post added 11-02-20 at 03:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by someasiancameraguy For the Fuji shooters out there looking to adapt Pentax glass there is also this option: They copied the TechArt Pro to adapt $ony,the TAP firmware updates the Fotodiox! ---------- Post added 11-02-20 at 03:59 PM ---------- Originally posted by OoKU Fa300/2.8+a9 So,whats price?Whens it released?Where are the YT videos doing demos? Last edited by surfar; 11-01-2020 at 11:19 PM.*

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Mani New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: BA-WÜ Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Will this be available in europe? I really want to switch over to Sony MILC while keeping my trusted K-S2 and Pentax glass. Perhaps this would help me out to make that transition.

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11-01-2020, 04:48 PM - 1 Like	#78
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Intriguing announcement. One could get a Sony body to exploit their video capabilities while still being able to fall back on Pentax bodies with the same K-mount lenses for stills-oriented work.

11-01-2020, 05:39 PM	#79
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354	Well, this sounds like a great option for someone like me who shoots mixed photos and video. I might have to jump ship on bodies at least, assuming this is at least a somewhat reasonable price.

11-01-2020, 05:49 PM - 1 Like	#80
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	There's no chance that this adapter's k-mount is uncrippled, is there? I mean, what's life without dreams, right?

11-01-2020, 08:20 PM - 1 Like	#82
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336	Originally posted by surfar Except the info indicates it's no go Video Depends on the type of video work. For videographers who rely on manual focusing, it will be fine. But really no screw drive lens is good for video for one of the same reasons this adapter is unsuitable—noise. Power consumption is the other reason, but rendered moot by the first if using camera mounted mics. I suspect that more modern Pentax lenses will work fine—though power consumption may become a factor in this case.

11-01-2020, 09:35 PM	#83
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by neokind Depends on the type of video work. For videographers who rely on manual focusing, it will be fine. But really no screw drive lens is good for video for one of the same reasons this adapter is unsuitable—noise. Power consumption is the other reason, but rendered moot by the first if using camera mounted mics. I suspect that more modern Pentax lenses will work fine—though power consumption may become a factor in this case. It's not optimized for video, but video might still be usable in some capacity (as neokind just explained)--especially for people looking to shoot in 4K, which Pentax hasn't supported until the K-3 III specifications came out.

11-01-2020, 09:42 PM	#85
someasiancameraguy Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 419	For the Fuji shooters out there looking to adapt Pentax glass there is also this option: Double Adapting Lenses to the PRONTO Fujifilm X Series Auto Focus Adapter - YouTube Mind you this does not have any data transfer, it is purely moving the film plane much like a Contax AX. The benefits of this compared to the Sony adapter is that it will likely work for manual focus glass too.

11-01-2020, 10:51 PM	#87
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	Originally posted by OoKU Fa*300/2.8+a9 Weather Sealed? That would be great if it is!

11-01-2020, 11:02 PM	#88
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	Who holds the intellectual property for lens mounts?

11-01-2020, 11:05 PM	#89
someasiancameraguy Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 419	Originally posted by surfar They copied the TechArt Pro to adapt $ony,the TAP firmware updates the Fotodiox![COLOR="Silver"] Wow, so a replica down to the bones apparently. How does the Techart perform on AF-C then? I'm assuming that the dedicated PK-FE soon to be released by Monster will be better as there is data transfer and can possibly take advantage of the SDM motors of newer lenses.

11-01-2020, 11:17 PM	#90
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy How does the Techart perform on AF-C then? Mike,BigMack owns one,he isnt greatly enthusiastic last time it popped up in a thread.I dont own a $ony so can only pass on what Ive seen on YT and read. Originally posted by someasiancameraguy I'm assuming that the dedicated PK-FE soon to be released by Monster will be better as there is data transfer and can possibly take advantage of the SDM motors of newer lenses. The Newby caters for AF lenses so its a different thing,there are plenty of used $onys for K mount owners.I hope Newby works well for the people who buy it.Possibly a X mount in the future too?