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Fuji GFX 50 with Pentax telephoto lens?
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rdeloe
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No experience with that particular Pentax, but I did use the 150-300/5.6 on my GFX 50R or a short while. It's actually a good lens despite one very negative review on the PentaxForums site.
If you'd like to see some full resolution JPEG files, scroll down to the bottom of this page and look for the link: https://www.robdeloephotography.com/Pages/Toyo-VX23D-and-Fuji-GFX-50R I provided 150mm, 180mm and 300mm.
I didn't keep it because despite being a very light and compact 645 tele lens, it is too long and heavy for my VX23D "adapter". I also used it on a Fotodiox Tilt-Shift adapter, where it was fine because I could mount the adapter to a tripod collar. The standard Fotodiox Pentax 645 to Fuji GFX adapter works well too with this lens. However, if you're going to shoot it on a tripod, I strongly suggest you figure out how to use a collar of some kind so you don't have to mount the camera to the tripod. I can point you to a collar that could work well.
If you'd like to see some full resolution JPEG files, scroll down to the bottom of this page and look for the link: https://www.robdeloephotography.com/Pages/Toyo-VX23D-and-Fuji-GFX-50R I provided 150mm, 180mm and 300mm.
I didn't keep it because despite being a very light and compact 645 tele lens, it is too long and heavy for my VX23D "adapter". I also used it on a Fotodiox Tilt-Shift adapter, where it was fine because I could mount the adapter to a tripod collar. The standard Fotodiox Pentax 645 to Fuji GFX adapter works well too with this lens. However, if you're going to shoot it on a tripod, I strongly suggest you figure out how to use a collar of some kind so you don't have to mount the camera to the tripod. I can point you to a collar that could work well.
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I have that exact same lens along with the matched 1.4X multiplier. I purchased it used to use on my Pentax 645D. It was outstanding on that camera. I now have a GFX 50R, and sold the Pentax, but I have not had the reason to try the lens on that camera. I have the Fotodiox Pro PT645-GFX adapter. It seems well made, and has a tripod mount built in, which you will need. I had to return the original as it would not lock the Pentax lens in place. The Vendor was very good about it and sent me a new one. If I get an opportunity, I will shoot some sample photos using a tripod (you will probably need it) and that lens.
Dave in NJ
Dave in NJ
rdeloe
Well-known member
<Slaps forehead> Of course the "straight" adapter has a foot. I forgot that because I threw the foot away when I chopped my copy of the straight one in half to use the front half on a lens board. It's my Fotodiox Tilt-ROKR tilt-shift adapter that doesn't have the foot and needs a collar.