Thank you all for the kind words, I will of course drop into these forums from time to time, there is far more here than just Pentax
In reply to you Gibis I generally prefer to manual focus, even with AF glass, so I have considered the possibility of swapping out the mount on some of the lenses and using them on my Canon system... hrmmm maybe

Afternoon PU friends,

Bit of a bittersweet moment for me today. I’ve had an absolute blast with Pentax, especially the K-1 and all the glass I’ve collected over the years. It’s been my trusty companion, capturing the very best of the British Isles in rain, wind, fog, or sunshine… nothing has stopped it in the past nine years!

That said, times change—and so does my eyesight Lately, I’ve found myself juggling two systems: Pentax for Landscapes/Astro, and Canon RF mirrorless for sports and action/video. After much procrastination (and a lot of wistful sighs at the thought of a new Pentax FF), I’ve decided it’s time to bring all my photography into the same ecosystem.

So, over the next week I’ll be putting some of my beloved kit up for sale—or possibly sending it off to MPB. If anyone here fancies a chance to give them a new home, I’ll post a proper classified list soon.

Thanks for all the memories, the advice, and for making this community such a welcoming place. Pentax will always have a special spot in my heart! And so will you guys. Whilst I dry my tears, here is a list of the main stuff....

Pentax K1 + Limited Function Star AF
Irix Firefly 15mm f/2.4 (Pentax Fit) – Excellent
Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR – Excellent
Pentax HD D 21mm f/2.4 ED Limited DC WR – Excellent
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC (Pentax Fit) – Like new
Pentax HD D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR – Excellent
Pentax 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL – Excellent
SMC Pentax F 35-80mm – Excellent
Pentax SMC DA 50mm f/1.8 – Excellent
Pentax SMC D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro – Excellent
Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC (Pentax Fit) – Like new
Pentax SMC 135mm f/2.5 – Excellent
Pentax SMC DA 60-250mm f/4 ED (IF) SDM* – Excellent (de-baffled - have the baffle still)
Sigma Super Wide 2 f/2.8 – Excellent
Pentax K-1 (Camera Body) – Excellent

Stephen, i'm happy to go halves on one and we can time share 6 months each?

Stephen - Yes.
The Q is limited to a maximum 2 sec exsposure when using a lens without a leaf shutter. The Offical adapter has a leaf shutter built in and the electronics allowing you then to extend the shutter to 30 Sec and bulb.

I'm looking for a good condition Offical Pentax K to Q-mount Adapter - if you happen to have one please PM me.

Thanks
Geoff

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Thank you for watching

Cheers Spad, i just notinced i have a DM reply from you. Glad you enjoyed it, yeah the numbers are a little insane arnt they. I hoping for some clear skies and calm conditions as I'm goning to repeat the shoot, but see if I can get better results, both in stills and video. Even if I dont , im still more than happy with the results so far.

Thank you

Using a Pentax Q-S1 with a Canon Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens and two 2x teleconverters.
I hope you enjoy, please do share the video with anyone who would like to see such madness.

Hey Steve, May i present ......

Thank youLes, I must add for transparency, I have edited the image post capture to further enhance the contrasts, but its not a million miles away from the image straight out of camera.