Monster Adapter Magic Ring Pentax K Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Adapter

**UncleVanya** · 12-02-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by akptc

This lens list came with the adapter

---------- Post added 12-02-21 at 10:02 ----------

How would one get this firmware?

The firmware when available will be posted for download but I’m not sure where. The actual application of firmware is via the Sony body.

That list doesn’t include the DA* 300 so not too surprising that it doesn’t work. Did you use the internal switch on the adapter to force screw drive mode?

**akptc** · 12-02-2021, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Did you use the internal switch on the adapter to force screw drive mode?

I did, still hunts a lot.
Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right

i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder?

**UncleVanya** · 12-02-2021, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by akptc

I did, still hunts a lot.
Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right

i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder?

I don’t know. I don’t have one yet.

**Mikesul** · 12-02-2021, 12:18 PM

They are back in stock at B&H.

bdery · 12-02-2021, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

They are back in stock at B&H.

Maybe I'll be getting my test unit soon

Mistral75 · 12-02-2021, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by akptc

(...)
Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right

i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder?

I don't own the adapter but I'd say the user's left when looking at the switch to be moved. Left when looking from the other side of the adapter would be quite bizarre.

**UncleVanya** · 12-02-2021, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by akptc

I did, still hunts a lot.
Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right

i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder?

IN the online brochures the switch has a 1 and a 2 on it. Is there nothing that directly shows the position as 1 or 2 rather than LEFT and RIGHT?

See this ebay listing for images:

Monster Adapter LA-KE1 AF Lens Adapter for Pentax E mount Lens to Sony E Cameras | eBay

redpit · 12-03-2021, 03:40 AM

I would like to test it when there is support for DA and DFA lenses. I'm waiting for the first impressions of the early adopters.

**akptc** · 12-03-2021, 09:55 PM

Indeed I see a 1 on the left side and a 2 on the right side of the toggle.

**Mikesul** · 12-10-2021, 07:29 PM

Do they say anything about when the expanded support will be added?

Mistral75 · 12-11-2021, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Do they say anything about when the expanded support will be added?

Nothing more than that, which dates back to the 6th of November:

Originally posted by MonsterAdapter:

About firmware updates

(...)

LA-KE1 v02
The current progress is 90%, which will include DC/SDM drivers, and the total number of supported lenses will reach 50. In this version of the firmware, the last lens that needs to be coded will be HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR. At the same time, the technical issues affecting LA-FE1 also exist here, and we are dealing with them expeditiously.

Source: MonsterAdapter - Publications | Facebook

**UncleVanya** · 12-11-2021, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Do they say anything about when the expanded support will be added?

I have carried on a sporadic Facebook messaging conversation with the person who owns the Monster adapter account. They indicated to me this firmware release is soon to be released, but no specific date was given. The most recent discussion / conversation was this past week.

**Mikesul** · 12-11-2021, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the update, UnckleVanya. i am very tempted by this device but the cost makes me leery until we see how it works with modern focusing systems.

bdery · 12-13-2021, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I have carried on a sporadic Facebook messaging conversation with the person who owns the Monster adapter account. They indicated to me this firmware release is soon to be released, but no specific date was given. The most recent discussion / conversation was this past week.

Sporadic is a well-chosen word here. I'm still trying to get a confirmation that a sample will be made available.

gatorguy · 12-13-2021, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mikesul

Thanks for the update, UnckleVanya. i am very tempted by this device but the cost makes me leery until we see how it works with modern focusing systems.

Researching the few user reviews around the internet it's not all that positive. In general comments are that as an adapter it's good, but regarding AF not so much where it's reportedly hit-or-miss. If that's true across the board it would hardly seem worth the expense over a basic converter.

12-03-2021, 09:55 PM	#114
akptc Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 771	Indeed I see a 1 on the left side and a 2 on the right side of the toggle. Attached Images

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12-02-2021, 10:19 AM	#106
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by akptc This lens list came with the adapter ---------- Post added 12-02-21 at 10:02 ---------- How would one get this firmware? The firmware when available will be posted for download but I’m not sure where. The actual application of firmware is via the Sony body. That list doesn’t include the DA* 300 so not too surprising that it doesn’t work. Did you use the internal switch on the adapter to force screw drive mode?

12-02-2021, 10:59 AM	#107
akptc Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 771	Originally posted by UncleVanya Did you use the internal switch on the adapter to force screw drive mode? I did, still hunts a lot. Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder?

12-02-2021, 12:10 PM	#108
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Originally posted by akptc I did, still hunts a lot. Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder? I don’t know. I don’t have one yet.

12-02-2021, 12:18 PM	#109
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	They are back in stock at B&H.

12-02-2021, 01:18 PM	#110
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by Mikesul They are back in stock at B&H. Maybe I'll be getting my test unit soon

12-02-2021, 02:39 PM	#111
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by akptc (...) Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder? I don't own the adapter but I'd say the user's left when looking at the switch to be moved. Left when looking from the other side of the adapter would be quite bizarre.

12-02-2021, 02:58 PM	#112
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Originally posted by akptc I did, still hunts a lot. Also, in the instructions, when they say "left" or "right" (referring to the internal switch), they don't say what they consider left or right i.e. the user's left while looking at the internal switch? or the camera's left when looking through the viewfinder? IN the online brochures the switch has a 1 and a 2 on it. Is there nothing that directly shows the position as 1 or 2 rather than LEFT and RIGHT? See this ebay listing for images: Monster Adapter LA-KE1 AF Lens Adapter for Pentax E mount Lens to Sony E Cameras \| eBay

12-03-2021, 03:40 AM	#113
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	I would like to test it when there is support for DA and DFA lenses. I'm waiting for the first impressions of the early adopters.

12-10-2021, 07:29 PM	#115
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Do they say anything about when the expanded support will be added?

12-11-2021, 05:06 AM	#116
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Mikesul Do they say anything about when the expanded support will be added? Nothing more than that, which dates back to the 6th of November: Originally posted by MonsterAdapter: About firmware updates (...) LA-KE1 v02 The current progress is 90%, which will include DC/SDM drivers, and the total number of supported lenses will reach 50. In this version of the firmware, the last lens that needs to be coded will be HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR. At the same time, the technical issues affecting LA-FE1 also exist here, and we are dealing with them expeditiously. Source: MonsterAdapter - Publications \| Facebook

12-11-2021, 07:31 AM	#117
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Originally posted by Mikesul Do they say anything about when the expanded support will be added? I have carried on a sporadic Facebook messaging conversation with the person who owns the Monster adapter account. They indicated to me this firmware release is soon to be released, but no specific date was given. The most recent discussion / conversation was this past week.

12-11-2021, 07:38 AM	#118
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Thanks for the update, UnckleVanya. i am very tempted by this device but the cost makes me leery until we see how it works with modern focusing systems.

12-13-2021, 06:18 AM	#119
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by UncleVanya I have carried on a sporadic Facebook messaging conversation with the person who owns the Monster adapter account. They indicated to me this firmware release is soon to be released, but no specific date was given. The most recent discussion / conversation was this past week. Sporadic is a well-chosen word here. I'm still trying to get a confirmation that a sample will be made available.

12-13-2021, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#120
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Mikesul Thanks for the update, UnckleVanya. i am very tempted by this device but the cost makes me leery until we see how it works with modern focusing systems. Researching the few user reviews around the internet it's not all that positive. In general comments are that as an adapter it's good, but regarding AF not so much where it's reportedly hit-or-miss. If that's true across the board it would hardly seem worth the expense over a basic converter.