Is it back order? Amazon price is good but seems need to wait for stock. Other sellers have in stock but much higher.
Do you get delivery advise when you order?
Pentax F 1.7x AF teleconverter -LIVES AGAIN!
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Is it back order? Amazon price is good but seems need to wait for stock. Other sellers have in stock but much higher.
Do you get delivery advise when you order?
Certainly some good news running up to 2010.
The Pentax F 1.7x AF teleconverter seems to be now manufactured new in Vietnam.
I was able to obtain this from a shop in Japan. New with warranty.
The Box (says made in Vietnam)
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So start pulling your Jap connections and get one
Hi JK, thanks for sharing the info. Many sources said this one has been discontinued long time ago. It's good to know that Pentax is still producing this wonderful TC.
Mine was delivered to Vpost address according to tracking result. But no news from Vpost yet. How much i need to wait ;(
Heng I bought 2 at USD 100 (SGD 150) before prices went nuts. For those who are intending to use this, I tried this stacked before with a FA 300/4.5 and 1.4. As long as the initial combo gives enough contrast, and the conditions are sunny enough, it will AF. However, with non ED long glass, this is a recipe for purple.........
I just want to let everyone know that it can be purchase in Japan at least and at a reasonable price, as the ebay ones go for as much as USD400. :bigeyes:
Still have no chance to try on my Enna Tele-enalyt 400/4.5
It needs the alu foil trick to make it AF.
Great news! Thx for updating
Ya. I juz got hold of a kenko AF 1.5x, Probably will try for 300 x 1.5x 1.7 and see if the resulting combo works. Strong sunlight is key........
Hi snapnut.
I saw that you had bought an A-F 1.7x Pentax adapter from the Amazon Japan site.
I've tried that and only tells me that they will not deliver where I reside (Canada).
How did you manage to get through the Japanese language in there?
Hope you can help!
Thanks,
JP
He's using vpost, which is a proxy shipping address in Japan that will reship to Singapore.
Not sure if there is a similar service for Canadians...
Not sure if there is a similar service for Canadians...
Yap... I use vpost Singaopre proxy service... ship to Japan address... then to Singapore.
Amazon Japan do have english translated pages (top right corner "In English")... and Google translate helps.
I've receive the item... works pretty well with a Pentax-M 200mm f4
I saw this website when looking for alternative to vpost.
http://www.tenso.com/en/
It looks like they can deliver to Canada, However, do note that I have not used their services before thus this is not a recommendation, You need to do your own research to see if this can work for you and that you trust their service.
Hope that helps.
http://www.tenso.com/en/
It looks like they can deliver to Canada, However, do note that I have not used their services before thus this is not a recommendation, You need to do your own research to see if this can work for you and that you trust their service.
Hope that helps.
wow...the kenko one is going for about S$207 without shipping...how good are the photo qualities?
sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but could you share which brick and mortar store in Japan you got this from?
So are people using this TC happy with the results against the cost you pay? I see this from $100 - $350 and even U$400. How could a product pricing varies this dramatically? Availability seems only in Japan.
Again, where is the brick and mortar shop in Japan? In Tokyo Akihabara? Do you have the address? I will get a friend to buy it, and then hand carry over by a visitor. I appreciate your help in the information. Thank you, arigato gozamasu
Again, where is the brick and mortar shop in Japan? In Tokyo Akihabara? Do you have the address? I will get a friend to buy it, and then hand carry over by a visitor. I appreciate your help in the information. Thank you, arigato gozamasu
Don't think I've used it enough.
If you know how the lion in the zoo likes to stay in their sleeping corner from morning to midday, then you will know the reach this teleconverter is giving you together with a F*300
Used with a 50mm and extension tube.
AFAIK, should be available in Japan is most shops. Mine was from BIC camera in Shinjuku. I have heard Map Camera has it as well. All are subject to the usual availability/stock issues in any brick and mortar shop, so call ahead to check if you can.
I got mine recently which is new but old stock and MIJ. Paid slightly about USD300 for it.
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