K1 Metz 58 AF-2

Snydly · 06-28-2016, 09:25 AM

Has anyone tried a Metz 58 AF-2 with their K1? I put mine on last night and it wouldn't fire about half the time. I eventually figured it would work most of the time in A (Auto) mode. I updated the K1 firmware this morning but haven't tried the flash yet. I believe the Metz flash FW is up to date.

Thanks...

bertwert · 06-28-2016, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Snydly

put mine on last night and it wouldn't fire about half the time

Are you letting it recharge between shots?

Adam · 06-28-2016, 10:01 AM

You may have to limit yourself to 1/180s if Metz haven't updated the flash to work at 1/200s. Please let me know if that's the issue as a number of others are wondering the same thing

**mattb123** · 06-28-2016, 10:05 AM

I have this combo but haven't tried it yet. I'll report back when I have a chance to try it.

enoeske · 06-28-2016, 11:24 AM

I believe someone figured out it had something to do with the reported focal lengths. I think its programmed to convert focal length from APS-C because pentax didn't have a FF when the flash came out.

If correct, the flash should work fine when using the APS-C crop mode.

Snydly · 06-28-2016, 04:07 PM

bertwert the green light is on so I believe it should be charged. Adam, I will experiment with that. enoeske the flash has a setting (or two) dealing with the conversion. I think I set them correctly since using my K5iis, but I'll check the manual...

matze_1 · 07-25-2016, 07:43 AM

Take a look in this thread:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/325879-k-1-metz-flashes-good-news.html
My 58-1 is now working fine with the K-1

Bengan · 07-25-2016, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by matze_1

Take a look in this thread: The K-1 and Metz flashes. Good news!My 58-1 is now working fine with the K-1

Yes, the new firmware (ver 5) available from a link in that thread works perfectly with the 58AF2

stanic · 08-05-2021, 02:19 PM

I have got a second hand K1, installed v1.55 firmware, and I have the Metz 58 af2 with v5.0 firmware, which I've bought new and used a lot with the K5IIs without issues
now the same flash doesn't really work with the K1, fires at full power, pics are just grossly overexposed...any ideas what went wrong?

**matroxication** · 08-10-2021, 08:19 PM

I have the K1 and Metz 58 AF2 combo for few years now and it was working fine. But recently the output is not consistent with PTTL mode and It underexposed lot of shots. Tried flash compensation but still not happy with consistency. Plus the recharge time has increased even and I use only Eneloop pro batteries on them.

**fs999** · 08-12-2021, 08:23 AM - **1 Like**

I have no problems with my 58 AF-2 on my K-1. Shots are always well exposed.
You can try to clean the contacts...

06-28-2016, 09:25 AM	#1
Snydly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 242	K1 Metz 58 AF-2 Has anyone tried a Metz 58 AF-2 with their K1? I put mine on last night and it wouldn't fire about half the time. I eventually figured it would work most of the time in A (Auto) mode. I updated the K1 firmware this morning but haven't tried the flash yet. I believe the Metz flash FW is up to date. Thanks...

06-28-2016, 10:01 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	You may have to limit yourself to 1/180s if Metz haven't updated the flash to work at 1/200s. Please let me know if that's the issue as a number of others are wondering the same thing Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-28-2016, 09:29 AM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Snydly put mine on last night and it wouldn't fire about half the time Are you letting it recharge between shots?

06-28-2016, 10:05 AM	#4
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I have this combo but haven't tried it yet. I'll report back when I have a chance to try it.

06-28-2016, 11:24 AM	#5
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	I believe someone figured out it had something to do with the reported focal lengths. I think its programmed to convert focal length from APS-C because pentax didn't have a FF when the flash came out. If correct, the flash should work fine when using the APS-C crop mode.

06-28-2016, 04:07 PM	#6
Snydly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 242 Original Poster	bertwert the green light is on so I believe it should be charged. Adam, I will experiment with that. enoeske the flash has a setting (or two) dealing with the conversion. I think I set them correctly since using my K5iis, but I'll check the manual...

07-25-2016, 07:43 AM	#7
matze_1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 34	Take a look in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/325879-k-1-metz-flashes-good-news.html My 58-1 is now working fine with the K-1

07-25-2016, 08:52 AM	#8
Bengan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,756	Originally posted by matze_1 Take a look in this thread: The K-1 and Metz flashes. Good news!My 58-1 is now working fine with the K-1 Yes, the new firmware (ver 5) available from a link in that thread works perfectly with the 58AF2

08-05-2021, 02:19 PM	#9
stanic Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Zakopane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	I have got a second hand K1, installed v1.55 firmware, and I have the Metz 58 af2 with v5.0 firmware, which I've bought new and used a lot with the K5IIs without issues now the same flash doesn't really work with the K1, fires at full power, pics are just grossly overexposed...any ideas what went wrong?

08-10-2021, 08:19 PM	#10
matroxication Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 169	I have the K1 and Metz 58 AF2 combo for few years now and it was working fine. But recently the output is not consistent with PTTL mode and It underexposed lot of shots. Tried flash compensation but still not happy with consistency. Plus the recharge time has increased even and I use only Eneloop pro batteries on them.

08-12-2021, 08:23 AM - 1 Like	#11
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	I have no problems with my 58 AF-2 on my K-1. Shots are always well exposed. You can try to clean the contacts...