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<p>Douglas, yes, the teleconverter has a KA mount, but not KAF, so I focused manually, using a monopod to steady the setup. I also have a Katzeye focusing screen in the camera.<br> I was surprised by the sharpness of the combination, too. I've tried the TC with other telephoto and zoom lenses, including the DA 50-200, with nothing like these results. It seems the 55-300 and the Kiron TC complement each other pretty well. <br> Noel</p>

<p>Osprey and prey. Pentax K-5 IIs and HD Pentax-DA 55-300 f/4-5.8 ED WR with Kiron MC7 2X teleconverter.<br> <img src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7054/27017190606_380d169384_c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="530" /></p>

<p>A bokeh test of the Sigma Super-Wide II 24mm f/2.8 on my a6000.<br> <img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7612/26434159453_a20d6bf4a1_c.jpg" alt="" width="534" height="800" /></p>

<p>Gayle, your photo of the top of the camera shows that the advance/rewind lever--the little lever in front of the shutter button--is in the rewind position and could be damaged if it is left sticking out that way. It would be best to turn it back to the "A" setting.<br> As others have suggested, ebay will be your best guide for current prices. Search Cameras & Camcorders > Film Photography > Film Cameras for "Leica IIIa Summar." But don't look in the current listings; instead, go to the column on the left and find "Show Only," then click on "Sold listings." That will give you actual prices that have been paid for similar cameras recently. Read the listings to separate out those that were sold without being CLAd or at least film tested and you should get an idea of the range of prices that would be reasonable for yours. </p>