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Comment by Georgecape posted on Pentax A 1.4xS Converter at 18/09/2014 - 17:34
Another price drop to £70.
As described by a previous seller: “This is the 'S' version which was designed for use with lenses up to 300mm. It has the 'A' pins to allow correct exposure in certain auto modes with all 'A' series and later lenses. It has Pentax SMC coatings on the optics, the optical formula is 5 elements in 4 groups, with a length of 22mm and a weight of 145gm. It's a great accessory to have in the camera bag for very little cost (weightwise and pricewise compared to the AF version). This converter works very well with the DFA 100mm macro lens in manual focus mode, set the catch-in-focus to on and rock the camera/lens backwards and forwards and when the subject is in focus the camera fires, works a treat.”
I am simply (aged eyesight) not good at MF anymore and will consider any decent offer.
As described by a previous seller: “This is the 'S' version which was designed for use with lenses up to 300mm. It has the 'A' pins to allow correct exposure in certain auto modes with all 'A' series and later lenses. It has Pentax SMC coatings on the optics, the optical formula is 5 elements in 4 groups, with a length of 22mm and a weight of 145gm. It's a great accessory to have in the camera bag for very little cost (weightwise and pricewise compared to the AF version). This converter works very well with the DFA 100mm macro lens in manual focus mode, set the catch-in-focus to on and rock the camera/lens backwards and forwards and when the subject is in focus the camera fires, works a treat.”
I am simply (aged eyesight) not good at MF anymore and will consider any decent offer.
Comment by Georgecape posted on Pentax A 1.4xS Converter at 18/09/2014 - 08:31
Price reduced to £80 - really would like to sell and can accept a sort of payment stretched over 4 mnths or something - just speak to me.
George.
George.
Comment by Georgecape posted on Pentax A 1.4xS Converter at 22/08/2014 - 14:55
As per the other forum:
Pros: Genuine Pentax coatings, good glass, works will with my lenses
Cons: It is a teleconverter. it was designed for shorter lenses
This adapter works well with any of my lenses, maintaining all exposure functions. It cannot, of course, turn either of my M lenses into an A series lens.
My use for the adapter these days is with the M400/5.6 which becomes a quite nice M560/8 with the adapter on the back. The IQ is not horribly degraded with the adapter. The quality is better than an equivalent crop with the 400 on my K10D, despite the adapter being designed for use with lenses no longer than 300mm.
The lens is in Shropshire with a friend and ready to be mailed.
£100 and free postage UK or Europe. Pay
pal only.
Pros: Genuine Pentax coatings, good glass, works will with my lenses
Cons: It is a teleconverter. it was designed for shorter lenses
This adapter works well with any of my lenses, maintaining all exposure functions. It cannot, of course, turn either of my M lenses into an A series lens.
My use for the adapter these days is with the M400/5.6 which becomes a quite nice M560/8 with the adapter on the back. The IQ is not horribly degraded with the adapter. The quality is better than an equivalent crop with the 400 on my K10D, despite the adapter being designed for use with lenses no longer than 300mm.
The lens is in Shropshire with a friend and ready to be mailed.
£100 and free postage UK or Europe. Pay
pal only.
Comment by Georgecape posted on Pentax A 1.4xS Converter at 27/07/2014 - 17:40
Sold and thks for all the interest.
Comment by Georgecape posted on Sigma 170-500 at 23/05/2013 - 09:26
Tim,
Mmmmm....I understand although I am a reputable seller here in South Africa.
I don't think I can expect her to do further dealings if you don't take the lens.
I have bought many lenses from the USA forum and this forum and never been disappointed (actually the Sigma was bought from a member in Australia and is in equal spotless condition.)
Its a case of rather not bringing the lens with me if there's a chance of it not being sold.
I can photograph it from all angles etc but I think that's the best I can do.
George
Mmmmm....I understand although I am a reputable seller here in South Africa.
I don't think I can expect her to do further dealings if you don't take the lens.
I have bought many lenses from the USA forum and this forum and never been disappointed (actually the Sigma was bought from a member in Australia and is in equal spotless condition.)
Its a case of rather not bringing the lens with me if there's a chance of it not being sold.
I can photograph it from all angles etc but I think that's the best I can do.
George
Comment by Georgecape posted on Sigma 170-500 at 15/05/2013 - 12:02
Many thks - never thought of that!
George
George
Comment by Georgecape posted on Sigma 170-500 at 15/05/2013 - 11:39
T, no I can leave the lens with a friend that works opposite the Tate Modern but I would need payment beforehand or what do you suggest?
George.
George.
Comment by Georgecape posted on Sigma 170-500 at 15/05/2013 - 11:22
Yes, many. Send me an email gar-at-sun.ac.za and I'll send you as many as you can handle.
Comment by Georgecape posted on Sigma 170-500 at 15/05/2013 - 11:20
This lens for sale at £260 but there are complications. I am only in London on the 10th and 11th of June for delivery.
I am from Stellenbosch and find the interest in the lens here very poor and need to sell after buying a F*300 on this forum 3 mnths ago.
Many photos available and the lens is in excellent condition. Pm me if we can work something out.
Thks,
George.
I am from Stellenbosch and find the interest in the lens here very poor and need to sell after buying a F*300 on this forum 3 mnths ago.
Many photos available and the lens is in excellent condition. Pm me if we can work something out.
Thks,
George.
Comment by Georgecape posted on Sigma 170-500 at 15/05/2013 - 10:30
Many thks, John.