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FS: Pentax rear converter-A 2xL - Excellent

LennyBloke
Posted 29/03/2014 - 19:26 Link
This copy is in superb condition optically and is excellent cosmetically with just one minor scratch on the barrel. Again I believe this is one of the highest quality converters ever produced, a bit of a rarity and only suitable if you have one of the specific lenses it was designed to be used with.
It has Pentax SMC coatings and the 'A' pin to allow correct exposure in certain auto modes with all 'A' series and later lenses. An optical formula of 6 elements in 5 groups it has a protruding front element that stops it being used with some lenses. It's quite long for a converter at 63mm and weighs 255g, but will produce excellent quality images.

I bought it to be used with a specific lens (500/4.5) but the lens turned out to have a couple of problems, so had to be returned
Here's a shot taken with the 500/4.5 and the A-2xL..
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and here's a crop..
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Click on the images to see them on Flickr larger.
I know it's not properly representative with a poor lens, but it's the only shots I have that really show it's its performance at the equivalent of 1000mm.
I tested it out with my recently acquired DA*200 and it works beautifully with that one too, but that lens has now gone to a better home

These are the lenses it is compatible with:

•SMC Pentax-FA* 200mm F2.8
•SMC Pentax-A* Macro 200mm F4
•SMC Pentax-DA* 200mm F2.8
•SMC Pentax-A* 300mm F2.8
•SMC Pentax-FA* 300mm F2.8
•SMC Pentax-A* 400mm F2.8
•SMC Pentax-A 400mm F5.6
•SMC Pentax-M 400mm F5.6
•SMC Pentax 500mm F4.5
•SMC Pentax-F* 600mm F4
•SMC Pentax-FA* 600mm F4
•SMC Pentax-A* 600mm F5.6
•SMC Pentax 1000mm F8
•SMC Pentax A* 1200mm F8
•SMC Pentax 135-600mm F6.7
•SMC Pentax F* 250-600mm F5.6
•SMC Pentax FA* 250-600mm F5.6
•SMC Pentax 400-600mm F8-12


Price £169 plus P&P

UK Only, Bank Transfer, Cheque (cleared), Postal Order or Cash on collection, Inspection Welcome
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 06/04/2014 - 11:04 Link
Price Reduction - £149 plus P&P
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 14/04/2014 - 11:47 Link
I'm considering a part-ex option on this one, so if you want it I'll include the P&P
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 18/04/2014 - 10:23 Link
Price Drop - £139 inc P&P
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 22/04/2014 - 17:18 Link
£135
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 02/06/2014 - 12:55 Link
Price Drop - £125 inc P&P
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 18/06/2014 - 09:28 Link
Nobody : -
LennyBloke
LennyBloke
Posted 22/07/2014 - 08:15 Link
PRICE REDUCTION - £119 inc P&P
LennyBloke
sivagriva
Posted 25/07/2014 - 09:20 Link
If you only once make an exception of your usual "UK only".....

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