We got back from our Israel trip about 2:00a.m. Thursday, and about every spare minute since then I’ve been working against deadlines on all three of my part-time jobs. And thinking about filing taxes before i leave again in 2.5 weeks.
I did just take a few minute break. Downloaded and installed the K-3 ver. 1.03 firmware. Mounted the 1.4x teleconverter on my DA* 300/4.0, mounted the pair on a K-3, stepped outside and did a few quick snaps of a Downey Woodpecker on a feeder about 8 feet away. A sampling (3) of the results may be seen here: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p649772105 AF was smooth and precise, no different than with the lens mounted directly on the camera. Once I get past these deadlines in a week or so I will try to do a bit more evaluation, e.g., with other lenses both slower and faster, etc. Meanwhile, my quick assessment is that if you want/need a 1.4x, I can’t see any reason not to go with this one. Aside from the price which may or may not come down a bit. stan p.s. Israel was a wonderful experience, Boris went above and beyond in assisting at many steps along the way, and the trip was a great success for us. In a week or two I hope to be able to get back into the 6000± images and assemble a small gallery to supplement or substitute for those I’ve already posted. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
