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**pearsaab** · 05-03-2018, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by LeDave

I didn't know there was a converter until I just googled it just now

I've seriously have never heard of anyone using them on the Sony. I didn't think there were any because all I hear in the Sony community is using Canon or Nikon lenses on the Sony E mount... Mostly Canon though. Actually, almost always Canon, lol.

So who has used the converter and how effective are they?

Steve Beswick · 05-03-2018, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Pentax Forums? I suppose there is something similar for Sony shooters, but I wouldn't know.

Dyxum.com for a mount shooters. I’m not sure where E mount people go.

LeDave · 05-03-2018, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

Dyxum.com for a mount shooters. I’m not sure where E mount people go.

There's a a7iii private group on Facebook that's very large and active.

dstar · 05-03-2018, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

Dyxum.com for a mount shooters. I’m not sure where E mount people go.

Dyxum web when you log in has all mount A -E and Full frame and APS

**TomB_tx** · 05-03-2018, 03:18 PM

I use my collection of Pentax-M lenses on an A7 now, for their small size and ergonomics. I much prefer the A7 to dSLRs. I also use other (better) SLR lenses on the A7, but the size of the -M lenses makes them preferred.
I find the A7 an almost ideal digital MX.

wed7 · 05-04-2018, 01:33 AM

Initial launch price here is about $2300 body kit plus 1 32GB card + 3 years Sony warranty and $2500 (Pre-order only) for body kit only and comes with a free OEM battery and (2) 1 UHS-1 32GB and 1 UHS-2 64GB cards.

This camera makes me want to stall buying either the Pentax KP or the K-1 and continue saving some more.

By the way, is there a good converter for Sony cameras using Pentax DA glasses? Thank you.

surfar · 05-04-2018, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by wed7

By the way, is there a good converter for Sony cameras using Pentax DA glasses?

Yes, the original AF adapter is Techart Pro...its been copied by Fotodiox but they wont admit that....U$360/250 ...the TAP firmare updates the Fotodiox.

Both these adapters are standard with Leica M, so a M to K adapter and your DA glass will work.

Theres are other AF adapters for CaNik glass as well.

**pearsaab** · 05-04-2018, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Yes, the original AF adapter is Techart Pro...its been copied by Fotodiox but they wont admit that....U$360/250 ...the TAP firmare updates the Fotodiox.

Both these adapters are standard with Leica M, so a M to K adapter and your DA glass will work.

Theres are other AF adapters for CaNik glass as well.

Sorry I am confused. The M to K adapter will work for Leica but for Sony do the have something that is reliable...thanks!

surfar · 05-04-2018, 02:59 PM

These adapters do E to M,so a M to K is added for DA glass to work.Read the Techart Pro website.

Scintilla · 05-04-2018, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by surfar

These adapters do E to M,so a M to K is added for DA glass to work.Read the Techart Pro website.

But, as wed7 specified DA lenses, the K to M adapter would need to have an adjustable aperture built into it, right?

surfar · 05-05-2018, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by Scintilla

the K to M adapter would need to have an adjustable aperture built into it, right?

Only if you want to change apeture!

Steve Beswick · 05-05-2018, 10:00 AM

... Or get one of these and just manually focus, which is super easy with the Sony mirrorless cameras.

Fotasy Pro Pentax DA K Mount lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Adapter (With aperture control) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAAGG4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7iE7AbDR60MS1?tag=pentaxforums-20&

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05-03-2018, 05:09 AM	#16
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by LeDave I didn't know there was a converter until I just googled it just now I've seriously have never heard of anyone using them on the Sony. I didn't think there were any because all I hear in the Sony community is using Canon or Nikon lenses on the Sony E mount... Mostly Canon though. Actually, almost always Canon, lol. So who has used the converter and how effective are they?

05-03-2018, 08:17 AM	#17
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Originally posted by Rondec Pentax Forums? I suppose there is something similar for Sony shooters, but I wouldn't know. Dyxum.com for a mount shooters. I’m not sure where E mount people go.

05-03-2018, 08:46 AM	#18
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steve Beswick Dyxum.com for a mount shooters. I’m not sure where E mount people go. There's a a7iii private group on Facebook that's very large and active.

05-03-2018, 01:51 PM	#19
dstar Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 475	Originally posted by Steve Beswick Dyxum.com for a mount shooters. I’m not sure where E mount people go. Dyxum web when you log in has all mount A -E and Full frame and APS

05-03-2018, 03:18 PM	#20
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	I use my collection of Pentax-M lenses on an A7 now, for their small size and ergonomics. I much prefer the A7 to dSLRs. I also use other (better) SLR lenses on the A7, but the size of the -M lenses makes them preferred. I find the A7 an almost ideal digital MX.

05-04-2018, 01:33 AM	#21
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Initial launch price here is about $2300 body kit plus 1 32GB card + 3 years Sony warranty and $2500 (Pre-order only) for body kit only and comes with a free OEM battery and (2) 1 UHS-1 32GB and 1 UHS-2 64GB cards. This camera makes me want to stall buying either the Pentax KP or the K-1 and continue saving some more. By the way, is there a good converter for Sony cameras using Pentax DA glasses? Thank you.

05-04-2018, 02:19 AM	#22
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	Originally posted by wed7 By the way, is there a good converter for Sony cameras using Pentax DA glasses? Yes, the original AF adapter is Techart Pro...its been copied by Fotodiox but they wont admit that....U$360/250 ...the TAP firmare updates the Fotodiox. Both these adapters are standard with Leica M, so a M to K adapter and your DA glass will work. Theres are other AF adapters for CaNik glass as well.

05-04-2018, 10:32 AM	#23
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by surfar Yes, the original AF adapter is Techart Pro...its been copied by Fotodiox but they wont admit that....U$360/250 ...the TAP firmare updates the Fotodiox. Both these adapters are standard with Leica M, so a M to K adapter and your DA glass will work. Theres are other AF adapters for CaNik glass as well. Sorry I am confused. The M to K adapter will work for Leica but for Sony do the have something that is reliable...thanks!

05-04-2018, 02:59 PM	#24
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	These adapters do E to M,so a M to K is added for DA glass to work.Read the Techart Pro website.

05-04-2018, 08:50 PM	#25
Scintilla Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 347	Originally posted by surfar These adapters do E to M,so a M to K is added for DA glass to work.Read the Techart Pro website. But, as wed7 specified DA lenses, the K to M adapter would need to have an adjustable aperture built into it, right?

05-05-2018, 05:30 AM	#26
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	Originally posted by Scintilla the K to M adapter would need to have an adjustable aperture built into it, right? Only if you want to change apeture!

05-05-2018, 10:00 AM	#27
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	... Or get one of these and just manually focus, which is super easy with the Sony mirrorless cameras. Fotasy Pro Pentax DA K Mount lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Adapter (With aperture control) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAAGG4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7iE7AbDR60MS1?tag=pentaxforums-20&

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