Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-23 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 03:31:03PM -0400, John wrote: > On 6/17/2020 16:12:20, John Francis wrote: > > On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 11:48:50PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 12, 2020, at 11:28 PM, Alan C wrote: > > > > > > > > Igor, I did a lot of tests too. The TC shots were a

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-22 Thread John
On 6/17/2020 16:12:20, John Francis wrote: On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 11:48:50PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 12, 2020, at 11:28 PM, Alan C wrote: Igor, I did a lot of tests too. The TC shots were always inferior to the cropped shots without TC. I only have consumer lenses so I can't comm

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-19 Thread P. J. Alling
It looks a wee bit sharper with the teleconverter, but that could be subject movement. On 6/10/2020 11:25 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I took some photos of Mombird today with the bigma, and some with the bigma plus my 2x teleconverter (which becomes manual focus) It’s my impression that the best

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-18 Thread David J Brooks
I think the non versions are better imo Dave On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 11:25 PM Larry Colen wrote: > I took some photos of Mombird today with the bigma, and some with the > bigma plus my 2x teleconverter (which becomes manual focus) > > It’s my impression that the best with the TC

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-17 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Jun 12, 2020 at 11:48:50PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > On Jun 12, 2020, at 11:28 PM, Alan C wrote: > > > > Igor, I did a lot of tests too. The TC shots were always inferior to the > > cropped shots without TC. I only have consumer lenses so I can't comment on > > how a TC perfor

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-12 Thread Larry Colen
ages with the > D-FA 150-450 with 1.4x TC (=630mm) are so good which seems to suggest one > need to start with top line glass. I'll dig out some of my test shots & post. > I had a 1.7x TC AF converter from film days which I have now sold. I suspect that it depends a lot on the

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-12 Thread Alan C
h the bigma, and some with the bigma plus my 2x teleconverter (which becomes manual focus) It’s my impression that the best with the TC are a little bit better than cropping without it, though with manual focus I missed many more shots. It’s pretty warm here, I think she was opening her mouth to tr

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
ed, 10 Jun 2020 20:26:02 -0700 I took some photos of Mombird today with the bigma, and some with the bigma plus my 2x teleconverter (which becomes manual focus) It’s my impression that the best with the TC are a little bit better than cropping without it, though with manual focus I missed many

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-11 Thread Larry Colen
> On Jun 11, 2020, at 12:15 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: > > Due in part to the moving target (in addition to other issues), > a precise comparison seems impossible. > > Still, I found the "no teleconverter" images a bit more satisfactory. > In other words,

Re: Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-11 Thread Bulent Celasun
Due in part to the moving target (in addition to other issues), a precise comparison seems impossible. Still, I found the "no teleconverter" images a bit more satisfactory. In other words, teleconverter does not seem to contribut

Does the teleconverter help?

2020-06-10 Thread Larry Colen
I took some photos of Mombird today with the bigma, and some with the bigma plus my 2x teleconverter (which becomes manual focus) It’s my impression that the best with the TC are a little bit better than cropping without it, though with manual focus I missed many more shots. It’s pretty warm

Re: PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question

2017-05-25 Thread Larry Colen
/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157684046829556/ Also, is there an easy way to tell when, or which, teleconverter is sharper than just cropping a photo? Is there a list of good or bad ones? Or since there are only one or two that will work with autofocus, the question is answered? -- Larry Colen l

Re: PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question

2017-05-23 Thread P. J. Alling
Larry, it doesn't truly work with autofocus lenses you get the same limitations with them as when using K M and A lenses, but the AF 1.7x works very well as a teleconverter, better than just cropping, anyway. I think they're still part of the Pentax system available in Jap

Re: PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question

2017-05-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
t; try at the bald eagles at Curtner Elementary school: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/34698172421/ > > For those that want the whole set > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157684046829556/ > > Also, is there an easy way to tell when, or which, telecon

Re: PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question

2017-05-23 Thread Alan C
Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 11:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question The eagle shot is nice, but it's crying out for levels adjustment and rendering finesse. The best Pentax conver

Re: PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question

2017-05-22 Thread Larry Colen
421/ For those that want the whole set http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157684046829556/ Also, is there an easy way to tell when, or which, teleconverter is sharper than just cropping a photo? Is there a list of good or bad ones? Or since there are only one or two that will work

Re: PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question

2017-05-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
lickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157684046829556/ > > Also, is there an easy way to tell when, or which, teleconverter is sharper > than just cropping a photo? Is there a list of good or bad ones? Or since > there are only one or two that will work with autofocus, the question is > a

PESO suburban eagle also, teleconverter question

2017-05-22 Thread Larry Colen
an easy way to tell when, or which, teleconverter is sharper than just cropping a photo? Is there a list of good or bad ones? Or since there are only one or two that will work with autofocus, the question is answered? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc

FS - Pentax A-1.4 X-S Teleconverter

2015-08-28 Thread Ken Waller
A lightly used Pentax A 1.4 X-S Teleconverter with original caps and soft case - $165 USD Buyer pays shipping - U S only. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: closet cleaning & vivitar automatic teleconverter 2x-1

2014-05-19 Thread P.J. Alling
Automatic Tele Converter 2X-1. Am I right in assuming this is a screw-mount converter for Pentax-M42 something? Anyone know anything about this? Is it possible to use with DSLRs? I’m assuming some kind of mount adapter for the K-mount? The truth is I’ve never used a teleconverter before

Re: closet cleaning & vivitar automatic teleconverter 2x-1

2014-05-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
x-M42 something? Anyone know anything about this? Is it possible to > use with DSLRs? I’m assuming some kind of mount adapter for the K-mount? > > The truth is I’ve never used a teleconverter before, though I understand the > concept and purpose. I have absolutely no idea, ho

closet cleaning & vivitar automatic teleconverter 2x-1

2014-05-19 Thread Christine Aguila
the K-mount? The truth is I’ve never used a teleconverter before, though I understand the concept and purpose. I have absolutely no idea, however, how I came upon this teleconverter. It’s a mystery. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-16 Thread Mark Cassino
200mm. They've had the lens since last Friday, so hopefully news will be coming soon... MCC - Original Message From: Boris Liberman To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 1:57:34 AM Subject: Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter On 6/14/2011 14:52, Mark Cas

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-15 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:57:34 +0300 Boris Liberman wrote: > You appear to have proven yet again, Mark, that a good photographer > can extract the best from their gear, whereas the said gear does not > have to be the best of the best of the best. There has been a glut of youngsters complaining abo

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-15 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/14/2011 14:52, Mark Cassino wrote: This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as alternatives to a 200mm macro lens. The combo with the Kiron was OK, but not great. However, I was really

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-15 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:22:58 +0200 Ecke PDML wrote: > > This thread inspired me to try something a bit silly.  I put my > > vivitar 2x macro teleconverter on my bigma to see how close I could > > get. > > > > In terms of image quality, the experiment was not a re

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-15 Thread Ecke PDML
2011/6/15 Larry Colen : > > This thread inspired me to try something a bit silly.  I put my vivitar 2x > macro teleconverter on my bigma to see how close I could get. > > In terms of image quality, the experiment was not a resounding success, but > if I ever need to do macr

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Larry Colen
105mm alone; did you get better working distance with your test? (wasn't that > one of your main concerns?) This thread inspired me to try something a bit silly. I put my vivitar 2x macro teleconverter on my bigma to see how close I could get. In terms of image quality, the experimen

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
harley To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 9:11:45 PM Subject: Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter On 2011-06-14 05:52 , Mark Cassino wrote: > I'm pretty satisfied with the 1.7x telelconverter - though I still hope to hear > from Pentax that they can fixed

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread steve harley
On 2011-06-14 05:52 , Mark Cassino wrote: I'm pretty satisfied with the 1.7x telelconverter - though I still hope to hear from Pentax that they can fixed the lens! very nice practical experiment; i also have a 1.7x AF TC; i tried it with my Sigma 105mm, and found the quality pretty good, and i

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
LOL - For my part, I like the expression (if you can call it that) of the bottom fly (in the side shot...) - Original Message From: Steven Desjardins To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 10:02:12 AM Subject: Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter That side

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
Macro Plus Teleconverter Very impressive, Mark! I like the DOF. Did you do anything special for it? You didn't do focal-HDR, did you? I tried to play with the same combination of lenses a few times, and my results were acceptable but not as good. My biggest struggle was the DOF, even with the apert

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Igor Roshchin
Tue Jun 14 14:15:20 EDT 2011 Ecke PDML wrote: > 2011/6/14 Igor Roshchin : > > > > Very impressive, Mark! > > > > I like the DOF. Did you do anything special for it? > > You didn't do focal-HDR, did you? > > High DOF Range? =) > On that occasion: just wondering, does anyone here use DOF stacking

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
4, 2011, at 4:52 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: > >> This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x >> teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as >> alternatives to >> a 200mm macro lens. The combo with the Kiron was OK, but

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Larry Colen
un 14, 2011, at 4:52 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: > This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x > teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as alternatives > to > a 200mm macro lens. The combo with the Kiron was OK, but not great.

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Ecke PDML
2011/6/14 Igor Roshchin : > > Very impressive, Mark! > > I like the DOF. Did you do anything special for it? > You didn't do focal-HDR, did you? High DOF Range? =) On that occasion: just wondering, does anyone here use DOF stacking such as Helicon Focus and would share their findings? Cheers Ecke

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Igor Roshchin
e DFA-100/2.8 macro): http://science.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Raspberries/100-2_0x-1_7x/ Igor On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: > This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron > MC-7 2x > teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread David J Brooks
They all look great. Dave On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: > This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x > teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as alternatives > to > a 200mm macro lens. The combo with t

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
That side picture of the Syrphid flies is my favorite position, er, shot of the bunch. Your usual high standards, sir. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: > This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x > teleconverter and also combined

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
ron MC-7 2x > teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as alternatives > to > a 200mm macro lens. The combo with the Kiron was OK, but not great. However, > I > was really impressed with the results with the 1.7x converter. Here's one > test >

D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as alternatives to a 200mm macro lens. The combo with the Kiron was OK, but not great. However, I was really impressed with the results with the 1.7x

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-30 Thread Igor Roshchin
Mon Aug 30 14:27:54 CDT 2010 Joseph McAllister wrote: > On Aug 30, 2010, at 04:40 , Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > Here is what DAF 100-MACRO with 2x-s and AF-1.7 stacked together > > can do with a raspberry: > > http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Raspberries/100-2_0x-1_7x/IMGP9609.jpg > > http://w

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-30 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 30, 2010, at 04:40 , Igor Roshchin wrote: Here is what DAF 100-MACRO with 2x-s and AF-1.7 stacked together can do with a raspberry: http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Raspberries/100-2_0x-1_7x/IMGP9609.jpg http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Raspberries/100-2_0x-1_7x/IMGP9608.jpg Igor M

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-30 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 30, 2010, at 4:40 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > Larry, > First of all, 20/1.8 with x1.4 will be close to f/2.5 if I am doing the > math right at this ungodly early hour. It's kind of silly to put a 1.4x on a 20 rather than just using my 30, or just using the 20 on my aps-c. The 1.4x

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-30 Thread Igor Roshchin
Larry, First of all, 20/1.8 with x1.4 will be close to f/2.5 if I am doing the math right at this ungodly early hour. SEcond, while I don't have experience with Tamrox TCs, I have been happily using Pentax's MF 2x-S and "AF" x1.7. I just wanted to remind that the TCs can also be used with a ma

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 29, 2010, at 8:11 PM, Miserere wrote: > On 29 August 2010 00:47, Larry Colen wrote: >> I probably got it when I bought someones bag of gear, saw that it was a TC >> and just tossed it in the drawer without looking at it. >> >> I just tried it out and it seems to work fine on autofocus.

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my, stuff

2010-08-29 Thread John Sessoms
I have a 1.4x Pz-AF MC4 Tamron-F TELE-CONVERTER. I'm not impressed with it as much as I am with the Tamron AF ASPHERICAL LD 28-200 1:3.8-5.6 lens I bought it for. And I'm pretty sure I've mentioned before how disappointing I found that lens. The lens is not sharp and has a lot of CA. The lens

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-29 Thread Miserere
On 29 August 2010 00:47, Larry Colen wrote: > I probably got it when I bought someones bag of gear, saw that it was a TC > and just tossed it in the drawer without looking at it. > > I just tried it out and it seems to work fine on autofocus.  Does anyone have > any experience with one of these?

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-29 Thread drd1135
List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff I probably got it when I bought someones bag of gear, saw that it was a TC and just tossed it in the drawer without looking at it. I just tried it out and it seems to work fine on auto

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-29 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 10:46 AM, CheekyGeek wrote: > I have no experience with AF teleconverters, but have the MF Adaptall > 2 version of both the 2x and 1.4x that I planned to use with my 52B > 90mm f2.5 Macro SP. It will do 1:2 by itself and 1:1 with the 2x, so I > believe that means it will do

Re: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-29 Thread CheekyGeek
I have no experience with AF teleconverters, but have the MF Adaptall 2 version of both the 2x and 1.4x that I planned to use with my 52B 90mm f2.5 Macro SP. It will do 1:2 by itself and 1:1 with the 2x, so I believe that means it will do 1:1.5 with the 1.4x. The main advantage of the 1.4x (to me)

I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff

2010-08-28 Thread Larry Colen
I probably got it when I bought someones bag of gear, saw that it was a TC and just tossed it in the drawer without looking at it. I just tried it out and it seems to work fine on autofocus. Does anyone have any experience with one of these? Would it degrade an image less than cropping it by a

RE: WTB: TAMRON-F AF PZ-AF 1.4X MC4 TELECONVERTER

2009-05-24 Thread John Whittingham
Subject: Re: WTB: TAMRON-F AF PZ-AF 1.4X MC4 TELECONVERTER Are the 1.4x and 2.0x Tamron-F AF PZ-AF Teleconverters the only ones that work with the FA-DA screwdriver and SDM lenses? The BBAR versions have better multi-coating than the non-BBAR ones, The MC4 indicates multi-coating and the # of elements

RE: WTB: TAMRON-F AF PZ-AF 1.4X MC4 TELECONVERTER

2009-05-24 Thread John Whittingham
Halpin [s...@stans-photography.info] Sent: 24 May 2009 03:19 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: WTB: TAMRON-F AF PZ-AF 1.4X MC4 TELECONVERTER I have a Tamron-F 2X Pz-AF BBAR MC7 Is that close enough? stan On May 23, 2009, at 5:43 AM, John Whittingham wrote: > Good price paid, c

Re: WTB: TAMRON-F AF PZ-AF 1.4X MC4 TELECONVERTER

2009-05-23 Thread Joseph McAllister
Are the 1.4x and 2.0x Tamron-F AF PZ-AF Teleconverters the only ones that work with the FA-DA screwdriver and SDM lenses? The BBAR versions have better multi-coating than the non-BBAR ones, The MC4 indicates multi-coating and the # of elements, MC7 for the 2x. I just ran some limited tests

Re: WTB: TAMRON-F AF PZ-AF 1.4X MC4 TELECONVERTER

2009-05-23 Thread Stan Halpin
I have a Tamron-F 2X Pz-AF BBAR MC7 Is that close enough? stan On May 23, 2009, at 5:43 AM, John Whittingham wrote: Good price paid, cash waiting or may exchenge for Pentax related equipment. Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdm

WTB: TAMRON-F AF PZ-AF 1.4X MC4 TELECONVERTER

2009-05-23 Thread John Whittingham
Good price paid, cash waiting or may exchenge for Pentax related equipment. Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: teleconverter experiment

2009-02-20 Thread Tim Øsleby
> Teleconverters, by default, always DEGRADE image quality; never improve > I'm also beginning to suspect that in some circumstances, my camera > body may be a limiting factor. > It depends on the light. If you are able to step down to the sweat spot of the lens/TC combo you will generally get goo

Re: teleconverter experiment

2009-02-19 Thread Adam Maas
On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Christian wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: > >> Another factor that also played a part is the 20km or so of atmosphere >> that I was shooting through: > > Yeah I guess I wouldn't be doing those kinds of images. Atmospherics are > always a problem. > >> I certainly don'

Re: teleconverter experiment

2009-02-19 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
inexpensive TCs you are going to suffer greatly. Not necessarily. For instance, if you have a lens that vignettes a little or suffers from a little edge softness, and a very high quality teleconverter, the combination might actually improve evenness of illumination and emphasize the center

RE: teleconverter experiment

2009-02-19 Thread Bob W
> Teleconverters, by default, always DEGRADE image quality; > never improve > it. Anytime you put something between your lens and your > camera you are > going to lower image quality. Compared to what? If you want the perspective that the teleconverter gives you you have,

Re: teleconverter experiment

2009-02-19 Thread Christian
Larry Colen wrote: Another factor that also played a part is the 20km or so of atmosphere that I was shooting through: Yeah I guess I wouldn't be doing those kinds of images. Atmospherics are always a problem. I certainly don't claim that the experiment was definitive. About all that I pr

Re: teleconverter experiment

2009-02-19 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 03:54:09PM -0500, Christian wrote: # Really those are all pretty bad. I wouldn't be happy with any of them. I'm certainly not. I should probably also post some uncropped versions. # Perhaps it is also the white on white subject and your tripod/head # combo might not

Re: teleconverter experiment

2009-02-19 Thread Christian
r using a teleconverter, or multiple TCs. The answer seems to be "it depends". It seems to depend on a lot of factors, and I bet that the results would be different with a 14mp K20 than with my 6mp K100, or a D700. Despite the rig being on a tripod, I also probably should have tried bumpin

teleconverter experiment

2009-02-19 Thread Larry Colen
I did a quick experiment yesterday with my bigma and teleconverters, and posted some examples and my notes at dpr: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036&thread=31052869 The question was, for extreme telephoto am I better with cropping, or using a teleconverter, or mult

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-10 Thread drew
Cotty wrote: > On 9/5/08, drew, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I have a Vivitar 2x Teleconverter > > If you buy a K20D and try and use it on there, apparently you'll have to > trash the camera as it's crap. > Yes, and at least by DL can meter properly with

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-10 Thread drew
at 2:39 PM, drew wrote: > >> I have a Vivitar 2x Teleconverter that came with a P30 I bought ages >> ago. I have just tried it on my *ist-DL but it does not appear to >> meter >> correctly, Every shot is overexposed and the aperture does not display >> on the

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-10 Thread drew
Thanks Brian, This thing seems to break communication of the aperture completely, When I put the lens into A the camera spots it that has happened because the F-stop display becomes underlined, but the actual display shows -- no option to set it. Thanks, Drew. Brian Walters wrote: > On F

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-10 Thread drew
ecification probably breaks the A protocol as far as the > DSLRs are concerned. I just learned to live with it, (not like I use it > much). Hell, I paid $3.00 for that particular converter so I guess I > can't complain much. > > drew wrote: >> Hi all, >> >&g

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/5/08, drew, discombobulated, unleashed: >I have a Vivitar 2x Teleconverter If you buy a K20D and try and use it on there, apparently you'll have to trash the camera as it's crap. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.c

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On May 9, 2008, at 2:39 PM, drew wrote: > I have a Vivitar 2x Teleconverter that came with a P30 I bought ages > ago. I have just tried it on my *ist-DL but it does not appear to > meter > correctly, Every shot is overexposed and the aperture does not display > on the camera. It

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-09 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 09 May 2008 22:39:24 +0100, "drew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I suppose by question is, should the camera be able to display the > aperture and should it be able to meter correctly with an A lens? > Depends on how you use it. If you set the aperture on the lens in Av mode, the camer

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-09 Thread P. J. Alling
to live with it, (not like I use it > much). Hell, I paid $3.00 for that particular converter so I guess I > can't complain much. > > drew wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I have a Vivitar 2x Teleconverter that came with a P30 I bought ages >> ago. I have

Re: Teleconverter

2008-05-09 Thread P. J. Alling
in much. drew wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a Vivitar 2x Teleconverter that came with a P30 I bought ages > ago. I have just tried it on my *ist-DL but it does not appear to meter > correctly, Every shot is overexposed and the aperture does not display > on the camera. It ca

Teleconverter

2008-05-09 Thread drew
Hi all, I have a Vivitar 2x Teleconverter that came with a P30 I bought ages ago. I have just tried it on my *ist-DL but it does not appear to meter correctly, Every shot is overexposed and the aperture does not display on the camera. It calls itself a PK-A/R-PK. I suppose by question is

Re: Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
I believe it's the same as the CPC version. Mine never worked in all modes. Toralf Lund wrote: > Has anyone here tried the Takumar-A 2X teleconverter on the digital > bodies? I'm referring to this unit: > http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/teleconverters/Takumar-A_2X.html > &g

Re: Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread Toralf Lund
that my MZ-5n doesn't report the focal length for lenses where it otherwise would, when they are connected via this converter. But as long as all exposure modes work, everything should be all right. Thanks, - T > -Adam > > > Toralf Lund wrote: > >> Has anyone here tri

Re: Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread Adam Maas
I had one for a bit (Got it off Aaron) and did use it a few times with my A 70-210/4. Worked in all modes, but doesn't support the extras of the KAF mount (MTF data, AF, focal length communication) -Adam Toralf Lund wrote: > Has anyone here tried the Takumar-A 2X teleconverter on the

Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread Toralf Lund
Has anyone here tried the Takumar-A 2X teleconverter on the digital bodies? I'm referring to this unit: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/teleconverters/Takumar-A_2X.html I'd like to know if it works in all metering modes. I mean, I think it should since it should have full "A"

Re: FS: Lenses/teleconverter, possibly

2007-09-07 Thread Toralf Lund
>1. FA 100-300/4.7-5.8 >>2. M150/3.5 >>3. A50/1.7 or M50/1.7, if anyone will consider paying anything at all >> for another 50... >>4. Takumar-A 2X teleconverter. >> >> I haven't really decided on prices yet, so if you're intere

Re: FS: Lenses/teleconverter, possibly

2007-09-07 Thread Toralf Lund
gt;> are... >> >>1. FA 100-300/4.7-5.8 >>2. M150/3.5 >>3. A50/1.7 or M50/1.7, if anyone will consider paying anything >> at all >> for another 50... >>4. Takumar-A 2X teleconverter. >> >> I haven't really decided on pr

Re: FS: Lenses/teleconverter, possibly

2007-09-07 Thread Glen Tortorella
FA 100-300/4.7-5.8 >2. M150/3.5 >3. A50/1.7 or M50/1.7, if anyone will consider paying anything > at all > for another 50... >4. Takumar-A 2X teleconverter. > > I haven't really decided on prices yet, so if you're interested, just > make an offer.

Re: FS: Lenses/teleconverter, possibly

2007-09-07 Thread P. J. Alling
but I will at least > mention it here and see if there's any interest at all. The items are... > >1. FA 100-300/4.7-5.8 >2. M150/3.5 >3. A50/1.7 or M50/1.7, if anyone will consider paying anything at all > for another 50... >4. Takumar-A 2X telecon

FS: Lenses/teleconverter, possibly

2007-09-07 Thread Toralf Lund
/1.7, if anyone will consider paying anything at all for another 50... 4. Takumar-A 2X teleconverter. I haven't really decided on prices yet, so if you're interested, just make an offer. Everyone knows how nice all of this is, right? So I don't have to describe any of i

WTB: Pentax 1.4X-L Teleconverter

2007-03-14 Thread John Taylor
OK, so its a day early but this is not a FS post. Surely someone here in the PDML has to have a spare 1.4X-L teleconverter laying around that they would like to unload for a little extra cash? If so, or if you know of someone who might be willing to part with their copy please email me off

RE: WTB Pentax Teleconverter

2006-12-14 Thread Jens Bladt
Yesterday, I saw a pdf-file from a Danish photodealer, showing a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter/teleconverter. I'ts an excellent piece of equipment. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROT

FS: DOI 2X teleconverter for Pentax K mount

2006-12-11 Thread Colin J
For sale: DOI 2X teleconverter for Pentax K mount. Near mint condition, possibly unused. Comes with original front and rear caps and leatherette case. This was an exceptionally good teleconverter, thought by many to be the best that was ever made for Pentax lenses. It received excellent

Re: Looking for Pentax 1.4X-S or 1.7X Teleconverter

2006-07-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Bryan Vyhmeister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/07/07 Fri AM 05:17:27 GMT > To: PDML > Subject: Looking for Pentax 1.4X-S or 1.7X Teleconverter > > I am now looking for a Pentax A 1.4X-S teleconverter. I would be > possibly interested in a

Looking for Pentax 1.4X-S or 1.7X Teleconverter

2006-07-06 Thread Bryan Vyhmeister
I am now looking for a Pentax A 1.4X-S teleconverter. I would be possibly interested in a Pentax F 1.7X AF teleconverter although I would prefer the former. Any leads? Thanks. Bryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-08 Thread Thibouille
Sure, was talking about the rest but obviously at f/8 it won't work :) Should have been more precise. 2005/9/8, Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> Another problem with the mirror is most are t-mounts and most t-mounts, > >> (all I've seen in fact), are painted. The Pentax autofocus system needs > >>

RE: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-08 Thread Tim Øsleby
e, or some other clever guy) > -Original Message- > From: Marco Ferrari [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 7. september 2005 14:32 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment? > > Dear all, > > have you ever used this Telecon

RE: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread Jens Bladt
Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Marco Ferrari [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 7. september 2005 14:32 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment? Dear all, have you ever used this Teleconverter? Have you some com

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread Herb Chong
AF essentially stops working when the effective F-stop drops smaller than f5.6. Herb... - Original Message - From: "Marco Ferrari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 8:31 AM Subject: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment? I shot slid

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread Fred
>> Another problem with the mirror is most are t-mounts and most t-mounts, >> (all I've seen in fact), are painted. The Pentax autofocus system needs >> a metal lens mount to short the right contacts to autofocus. > The Tamron 500mm SP with a KA adaptor should work nicely then :) > I know KA adap

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread mike wilson
ts, (all I've seen in fact), are painted. The Pentax autofocus system needs a metal lens mount to short the right contacts to autofocus. Marco Ferrari wrote: Dear all, have you ever used this Teleconverter? Have you some comments? I shot slide films, and I'm interested in convertin

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Sep 07, 2005 at 09:32:39AM -0400, Tom Reese wrote: > > have you ever used this Teleconverter? > > Have you some comments? > > In my experience, it doesn't work well with long lenses because it has a > limited focusing range. The instructions are to set the len

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 7 Sep 2005, Tom Reese wrote: have you ever used this Teleconverter? Have you some comments? In my experience, it doesn't work well with long lenses because it has a limited focusing range. The instructions are to set the lens at infinity then allow the teleconverter to do the foc

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread Thibouille
The Pentax autofocus system needs a metal lens mount to > short the right contacts to autofocus. > > Marco Ferrari wrote: > > >Dear all, > > > >have you ever used this Teleconverter? > >Have you some comments? > > > >I shot slide films, and I'm

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread P. J. Alling
nd most t-mounts, (all I've seen in fact), are painted. The Pentax autofocus system needs a metal lens mount to short the right contacts to autofocus. Marco Ferrari wrote: Dear all, have you ever used this Teleconverter? Have you some comments? I shot slide films, and I'm interested in

Re: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment?

2005-09-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Marco Ferrari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/09/07 Wed PM 12:31:48 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Teleconverter F 1.7x AF: any comment? > > Dear all, > > have you ever used this Teleconverter? > Have you some comments?

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