slatr Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Will this adapter fit my BMPCC? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Focal-Reducer-Speed-Booster-Adapter-for-Pentax-K-PK-mount-Lens-to-Micro-4-3-M43-/360903192332?pt=US_Lens_Adapters_Mounts_Tubes&hash=item540781af0c The vendor said no, with no explanation. The descriptions says the optics will extend 7mm into the camera body. Thanks, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jinfinance (ebay seller) says the model he is selling definitely works. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360890265766&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 I ordered one to try out. It shipped today. I am curious to see how it does on an old 1.4 prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 The adapter came in yesterday and I am impressed so far. The device was well protected and it fits my BMPCC really well. Something about the focus peaking has struck me as odd. It seems focus peaking is working better with the adapter than without it. I'll try to do some test videos that I can share soon. mhamdan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letchhausen Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 This sounds cool since I have several k mount lenses......let us know how this goes. I've been on the fence on getting the BMPCC since I've been adding up the "associated costs" (metabones/lenses etc) but if this adapter works well I would be more inclined to go for it if for an extra $140 I could use my existing Pentax lenses....with better crop factor that is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 This screen grab should give you an idea of the crop factor. Standard Pentax K to Micro 4/3 on the left, Focal Reducer on the right. See attached. Ignore the color differences between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letchhausen Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks for the thumbnails. Since I just pulled the trigger on the Black Magic Pocket at the new price today I'm now looking at this item since I have several k mount lenses. How's the performance overall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks for the thumbnails. Since I just pulled the trigger on the Black Magic Pocket at the new price today I'm now looking at this item since I have several k mount lenses. How's the performance overall? You are welcome. I feel like the performance is very good. However, I will say the crop is still fairly drastic on a 50mm lens, even with the adapter. The adapter improves this some as you saw in the still grab from Resolve above. I am trying to decide what would be a good test to show you beyond a still file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letchhausen Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 In the shot you took it's hard to see detail too well but it looks a little soft with the reducer in place. So that's what I was looking at. Perhaps something in brighter light with details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 first pic with focal reducer, second without I am not sure what is going on with the left hand background in the second pic. This is the lens with a plain pentax k to micro 4/3 adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Low light with focal reducer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letchhausen Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 That looks good! Thanks for the shots! I think I'll order me up one of those when my Pocket gets here. Hopefully soon but I missed B&H's stock on hand and have fingers crossed on the wait. I have 28mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm Pentax k lenses. I'll still need a wide angle of some sort but for the rest of the range I should be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatr Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thank you, I forgot to tell you the lens I am using DOH! :) It is a Pentax 50mm 1.4 K mount manual lens. I would be interested to see your 28mm with the reducer. I hope you get your BMPCC soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letchhausen Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Because of the confusion surround the Pocket sale I'm not buying the reducer until I have the Pocket in hand. It's one of those things where I ordered early enough and if anyone's getting a gigantic backorder of cameras it's B&H but I'm still playing it safe. I couldn't resist though and did buy a 12.5mm C mount lens (A Meopta Largor) but I figure if I don't get a Pocket I may go ahead and get a Bolex so that lens will be usable elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentaxBoy Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I ordered one to try out. It shipped today.Hey, wich one did you order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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