Except for certain super telephoto lenses and special lenses, this conversion lens can be used in virtually all PENTAX replaceable lenses for expanding the focal length by 2X.
Except for certain super telephoto lenses and special lenses, this conversion lens can be used in virtually all PENTAX replaceable lenses for expanding the focal length by 2X. The open F value becomes two steps darker, but the iris control mechanism can be used, and shooting can be performed at program automatic exposure and shutter speed priority automatic exposure. The minimum shooting distance does not change with this lens. The lens is focused using the manual focus.
Pentax Super Multi Coated 2x teleconverter with KA mount lens information contacts.
Features of this teleconverter:
- Manual Focus
- Supports Tv or P exposure mode (in addition to M and Av), if the camera allows
- The converter does not transmit focal length and MTF information from lens to camera
- Designed for lenses up to and including 300mm (with some exceptions), but can be used with longer lenses as well. But the "L" model gives better result with long lenses.
This converter is NOT compatible with the following lenses due to their protruding rear element:
- FA 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6
- K 15mm F3.5 and A 15mm F3.5
- M 24-35mm F3.5 zoom
The information is from 2006 and predates the introduction of D FA, DA, DA L and DA* lenses. Compatibility with those lenses is not known.
Specifications:
- Engraved name: Rear Converter-A 2X-S
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Diameter x Length: 64.5 x 39 mm
- Weight: 210 g/7.4 oz
- Mount: Pentax KA
- Magnification: 2x
- Light loss: 2 stops
- SMC coating
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