I am trying to figure out my kit for my London trip. I think I'm going to go
with my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di and a teleconverter. Now I have to figure
out which teleconverter to get. B&H has 2x teleconverters by the following
manufacturers:
Tokina
Tamron
Kenko
Sigma (APO)
The Ken
I wouldn't put it to use immediately, but I've got my eye on a Pentax 2X
Teleconverter-A. I know nothing about teleconverters. General advice would be
welcome as well as comments specifically about this one.
I haven't really done any wildlife photography, but it's
00/2.8, while shooting
surfers and it was nice! - I hope to use the upcoming break to work
on the photo backlog.)
Igor
On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:26 AM, Eric Weir wrote:
>
> I wouldn't put it to use immediately, but I've got my eye on a Pentax 2X
> Teleconverter-A. I know noth
Haven't seen any Pentax 1.7x AF converters around myself yet, but ebay has a
Phoenix 2x AF converter, with Pentax mount, on auction right now. Last I
saw, bidding was up to around $112..
Skip Leib
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and f
erter to get. B&H has 2x teleconverters by the following
> manufacturers:
>
> Tokina
> Tamron
> Kenko
> Sigma (APO)
>
> The Kenko is the cheapest and the Sigma is the most expensive, but that one
> doesn't fit all cameras. I would appreciate any advice about w
--- Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The Kenko is the cheapest and the Sigma is the most expensive, but that one
> doesn't fit all cameras. I would appreciate any advice about which one of
> these is best optically. I've seen some pretty impressive results from the
> Tamron but none using th
> Try to find an A2X-S Pentax converter. They're fairly common
> on ebay. It's very good. Paul
I was actually looking for an autofocus teleconverter...
Amita
published) panoramas
with this one and primes like SMC K 2.8/105mm, SMC K 2.5/135mm and SMC
M*4/300mm.
Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
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Emne: RE: teleconverters
> Try to find an A2X-S Pentax converter. They're fairly common
> on ebay. It's very good. Paul
I was actually looking for an autofocus teleconverter...
Amita
: teleconverters
> Try to find an A2X-S Pentax converter. They're fairly common
> on ebay. It's very good. Paul
I was actually looking for an autofocus teleconverter...
Amita
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From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 22:22:52 -0500
Subject: teleconverters
> I am trying to figure out my kit for my London trip. I think I'm
> going to go with my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di and a teleconverter. Now
> I have to f
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Emne: RE: teleconverters
Test results:
"Results with a converter are highly dependent on the prime lens. This just
makes sense. The converter is simply magnifying the central portion of the
original image. If the original imag
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
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Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: RE: teleconverters
Test results:
"Results with a converter are highly dependent on the prime lens. This just
makes sense. The converter is simply magni
In a message dated 2/6/2005 4:17:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I guess a better zoom lens would give sharper results, than my 60 USD Tamron
consumer zoom.
Jens Bladt
Probably. I found this interesting too. Thanks, Jens.
Marnie aka Doe
I believe that Kenko may also make the Tokina and Tamron teleconverters.
Kenko and Tokina are (at least in the U.S.) the same company.
Look for a 7-element converter. Still, a 2x may not be very good,
especially on a zoom. I have an older Tamron 2x 7-element, and have
never gotten a decent
amron teleconverters.
Kenko and Tokina are (at least in the U.S.) the same company.
Look for a 7-element converter. Still, a 2x may not be very good,
especially on a zoom. I have an older Tamron 2x 7-element, and have
never gotten a decent image from it.
The Sigma converters may be best in class
done? Did it include the new
Kenko/Tamron teleconverters referenced in the link?
Does anyone know where to get the new Kenko/Tamron teleconverters in the
U.S.? Adorama has the 1.4x in Pentax mount/Tamron brand. None of the
others seems to be available. Are they available in Europe or Asia?
Thanks,
Joe
when was the fotoMagazin test done? Did it include the new
JT> Kenko/Tamron teleconverters referenced in the link?
JT> Does anyone know where to get the new Kenko/Tamron teleconverters in the
JT> U.S.? Adorama has the 1.4x in Pentax mount/Tamron brand. None of the
JT> others seems to be available. Are they available in Europe or Asia?
JT> Thanks,
JT> Joe
> I suggest considering a 1.4x. One of those will give better
> results than
> a 2x.
Thanks for all the great input, everyone! I want to do some more research,
but I'm starting to lean towards a 7-element Kenko. I think when I get my D
back from the shop, I might buy the 1.4x and the 2x and test
Hello Amita,
I have the Tamron 28-75/2.8 DI lens and both kenko converters. What
kind of test would you like done?
Bruce
Monday, February 7, 2005, 6:07:37 PM, you wrote:
>> I suggest considering a 1.4x. One of those will give better
>> results than
>> a 2x.
AG> Thanks for all the great inp
On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 18:42:03 -0700, Joseph Tainter wrote:
> Does anyone know where to get the new Kenko/Tamron teleconverters in the
> U.S.? Adorama has the 1.4x in Pentax mount/Tamron brand. None of the
> others seems to be available. Are they available in Europe or Asia?
I have a
In a message dated 2/7/2005 6:09:50 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I suggest considering a 1.4x. One of those will give better
> results than
> a 2x.
Thanks for all the great input, everyone! I want to do some more research,
but I'm starting to lean towards a 7-element Ke
That depends, some converters and zooms may be good enough together.
I've gotten good results with
the SMC-Pentax F 70-210 f4.0~5.6 with the 1.7 F converter. The
combination exceeded the resolution of
the film I was using when stopped down a bit. I assume that they would
also exceed the resol
Marnie,
The general rule of thumb is that teleconverters work best when the
lens is quite high optical quality and relatively fast (4.0 or
faster). That usually leaves out most of the zooms. The one
exception is the pro grade 80-200's. They can be used on any lens,
but you have to watc
In a message dated 2/7/2005 9:05:38 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If you have an especially good zoom, and an exceptional
converter your combination may do the same.
(Even though you're on the dark side).
===
Hehehehe. I have been wondering if a Canon 1.4X or 2X tele
I'm not familiar with Pentax zooms and teleconverters. But ...
I also have a Canon 10D system. I have a Canon 1.4x Extender II,
a 70-200/4L and a 300/4L IS. Fitting the 1.4x Extender II to
either of those lenses results in so little degradation of
quality, it would be virtually impossible to
In a message dated 2/7/2005 9:30:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I also have a Canon 10D system. I have a Canon 1.4x Extender II,
a 70-200/4L and a 300/4L IS. Fitting the 1.4x Extender II to
either of those lenses results in so little degradation of
quality, it would be virt
> Cool. Good to know. I've eyed the 1.4. I don't have any L
> glass, but I do have the 28-135 IS.
Sorry to inform you, but there are specific compatibility issues
with the Canon 1.4x Extender II. From Canon's website:
"This tele extender can be used with fixed focal length lenses
135mm and longe
In a message dated 2/7/2005 10:31:20 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Sorry to inform you, but there are specific compatibility issues
with the Canon 1.4x Extender II. From Canon's website:
"This tele extender can be used with fixed focal length lenses
135mm and longer (except
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 23:51:49 EST
Subject: Re: teleconverters
> In a message dated 2/7/2005 6:09:50 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> > I suggest considering a 1.4x. One of those will give better
> > results than
> >
Well, I'm selling off my Canon gear and have both the 70-200/4L
and 300/4L IS as well as the 1.4x Extender II. If you're
interested in any of those bits, let me know.
Godfrey
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Sheesh, my parade is rained on.
>
> But thanks for the info.
>
> Sigh. One of these days
Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Well, I'm selling off my Canon gear ...
Oh, my goodness!
After sadly seeing a few PDMLers go over to the "dark side," it's so
refreshing to hear of the reverse happening!!
;-)
ERN
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=197&b=29&a=65_437&shs=&ci=278&ac=&Submit.x=16&Submit.y=9&Submit=Go
-
Bruce, these are all the older models, not the new models from Kenko and Tamron
that Jens referred us to with this link:
http://www.nikonlinks.com/articles_teleconve
Joe,
Sorry, I didn't realize that you were talking about the newer "Pro"
versions. My understanding is that only the Sigmas are available in
Pentax mount and the Sigmas only fit certain lenses.
If you don't need AF in the converter, KEH has a couple of 2X-L's for
about $160.
Bruce
Tuesday, Fe
t;
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: teleconverters
At $550 the A 2.0x L is just too expensive for a TC.
the L teleconverters work on a very limited number of lenses. the 2X-L
protrudes almost an inch in front of the mount and the 1.4X-L a little more.
my tests on the Sigma AF converts show them to be very good.
Herb...
- Original Message -
From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL P
> the L teleconverters work on a very limited number of lenses. the 2X-L
> protrudes almost an inch in front of the mount and the 1.4X-L a little more.
In case anyone is interested in fitting an "L" TC to his/her favorite lens,
and would like to know it it has a chance of worki
I went to B&H tonight to look at the Kenko 2x AF Teleplus MC7 Teleconverter.
It seemed ok; the only thing that was odd was that I couldn't manually focus
the lens with the telecoverter attached even when I switched to manual focus
on the body. The lens seemed to be still controlled by a motor even
Hey folks,
I have a friend who wants to sell his TC. It is apparently in mint
condition, minus the original case. It's the Pentax A 1.4X-L. He's looking
at asking about $225USD for it. Is that a good deal? From what I've
learned, they are very expensive new (and it would take me 6 months to g
Hi guys,
The questions I am going to ask may have been asked before. But since
the archive doesn't contain all the messages since the beginning, I'm
afraid that I have to trouble you guys.
According to Boz's K-mount page, there are 4 types of teleconverters
still in production a
Can someone compare the A 2x-L, A 2x-S and the Takumar-A 2x for me pls?
thx
L
Did Pentax ever make a macro teleconverter?
I've been looking around on the web and the only one I've found is the
Vivitar 2x.
Is that one good?
Why is there so few of these? It seems like they would be very handy.
thanks for your comments about the 200mm 2.5.
Francis
I tried taking the istD out birding this weekend and I found that it's
just too hard to focus manually at an effective 1200mm, so now I'm
looking for a solution. The first thing I want to get is an AF
teleconverter. I looked at B&H and there seems to be quite a range in
prices. Tamron's 1.4 is just
is a 7 element construction. Bought it off eBay, btw.
cheers,
Jostein
On 1 Aug 2003 at 11:49, Paul Eriksson wrote:
> Has Tamron ever made their SP teleconverters in AF for Pentax? There is a
> reference in Boz's KMP that the Tamron SP converter is a good match, I
> always assumed he mea
AFAIK, Tamron have made 2 sets of AF TCs. The expenseive set is identical to
the Kenko Pro 300 series.
regards,
Alan Chan
I have a Tamron 1.4 and 2x teleconverter for Pentax. I them with other
Tamron lenses for Pentax when I got the lenses from B&H.
__
Alan,
That is true, but I don't think they made the expensive set for
Pentax mount. Can you confirm this?
Thanks,
Bruce
Friday, August 1, 2003, 2:59:11 PM, you wrote:
AC> AFAIK, Tamron have made 2 sets of AF TCs. The expenseive set is identical to
AC> the Kenko Pro 300 series.
AC> regar
What Tamron lenses do you use them with? I plan to use the converter with
FA 200mm and a Tamron 300 f2.8.
Thanks
Paul
From: "Kathleen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Teleconverters
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:38:31 -04
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From: "Paul Eriksson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: Teleconverters
> What Tamron lenses do you use them with? I plan to use the converter with
> FA 200mm and a
That is true, but I don't think they made the expensive set for
Pentax mount. Can you confirm this?
You are right. The Pro 300 TCs aren't available in Pentax mount, except the
3X.
http://www.tokina.co.jp/kenko/index.html
regards,
Alan Chan
__
Alan,
That is true, but I don't think they made the expensive set for
Pentax mount. Can you confirm this?
B&H list them as in stock $145. Digitalphotoclub lists them at $137 but I
have no experience dealing with them.
Butch
Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself.
I have two teleconverters that I never bother about using:
Tamron-F 2x AF TeleConverter 7MC. With original leather pouch and
cardboard box. It has the necessary contacts for SDM (aka. hyper-zoom
thingy), but I have no clue whether it works with the DA lenses.
Pentax Rear Converter -A 2X-L (note
On 12/2/2010 4:26 PM, Eric Weir wrote:
I wouldn't put it to use immediately, but I've got my eye on a Pentax
2X Teleconverter-A. I know nothing about teleconverters. General
advice would be welcome as well as comments specifically about this
one.
I haven't really done any wildl
Hope this helps
Ecke
2010/12/2 Eric Weir :
>
> I wouldn't put it to use immediately, but I've got my eye on a Pentax 2X
> Teleconverter-A. I know nothing about teleconverters. General advice would be
> welcome as well as comments specifically about this one.
>
&g
On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:32 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
> Eric, I had a couple non-Pentax tele-converters. One I used as such another
> was purely macro converter. Both were only so-so though macro converter
> wasn't all that bad. They eat light so that if you mount 200/2.8 on 2x tele
> converter, y
On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:34 AM, eckinator wrote:
> You may want to shop for the Kenko MC7 Pz-Af teleconverter - it is
> optically fairly good with 7 elements and couples all mount contacts
> including SDM and/or power soom. It also comes branded as Bower and
> Soligor. On eBay Germany they typically
The A 2X teleconverters are very good optically. Of course because you're
adding glass, a lens plus converter can never match the performance of the lens
alone, but the A 2X converters are among the best I've seen. Note that I said
"converters," because there are two. The A2
On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:23 AM, P N Stenquist wrote:
> The A 2X teleconverters are very good optically. Of course because you're
> adding glass, a lens plus converter can never match the performance of the
> lens alone, but the A 2X converters are among the best I've seen.
On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:31 AM, Eric Weir wrote:
>
> On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:23 AM, P N Stenquist wrote:
>
>> The A 2X teleconverters are very good optically. Of course because you're
>> adding glass, a lens plus converter can never match the performance of the
&
t the lesser powered converters (1.7, 1.4)
tend to produce somewhat better IQ at the obvious loss of power.
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, P N Stenquist wrote:
> From: P N Stenquist
> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010,
ote:
On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:23 AM, P N Stenquist wrote:
The A 2X teleconverters are very good optically. Of course because you're adding glass, a
lens plus converter can never match the performance of the lens alone, but the A 2X
converters are among the best I've seen. Note that I s
recessed rear lens
> element.
> You've doubtless considered it, but the lesser powered converters (1.7, 1.4)
> tend to produce somewhat better IQ at the obvious loss of power.
>
> Jack
>
> --- On Thu, 12/2/10, P N Stenquist wrote:
>
>> From: P N Stenquist
sence of any further research.
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, P N Stenquist wrote:
> From: P N Stenquist
> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 9:47 AM
> The A2X-S and A2X-L were originally
> the same price if I recal
lenses."
> The exact wording notwithstanding in the absence of any further research.
>
> Jack
>
> --- On Thu, 12/2/10, P N Stenquist wrote:
>
>> From: P N Stenquist
>> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
>> D
The "L" version sold for more when I bought my "new" 1.4.
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, paul stenquist wrote:
> From: paul stenquist
> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 10:51 AM
> They
ssue. The A2.0X-L
is the least used for me.
They're a great way to extend your 'photo reach' relatively cheaply compared
to the cost of an equivalent lens.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: "Eric Weir"
ussions :
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From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ken
Waller
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 3:49 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
I
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message -
From: "J.C. O'Connell"
Subject: RE: Teleconverters?
FWIW, I have refrained from using TCs because
of the simple fact there is a slight loss in
resolution and contrast(added flare)
On 2010-12-02 16:14, Ken Waller wrote:
When using them is the difference of getting/not getting the image I
want - I use them.
I can't say the loss of resolution and contrast has been an issue for me
in their usage.
Ditto. When I use one, I'm typically adding it to a long lens to get
more re
Same has been true for me, Ken. I've never used anything beyond a 1.4, so have
been conservative and thus conditionally pleased with the results.
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, Ken Waller wrote:
> From: Ken Waller
> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List
On 2 December 2010 15:53, J.C. O'Connell wrote:
> FWIW, I have refrained from using TCs because
> of the simple fact there is a slight loss in
> resolution and contrast(added flare). Somehow
> prime lenses don't feel right with TCs added on.
>
I stopped using TCs because they're obsolete in the d
Speaking of which, do TC's have as noticeable an impact on IQ when
used on film bodies as they do on DSLRs?
-- Walt
On 12/2/2010 4:28 PM, Miserere wrote:
On 2 December 2010 15:53, J.C. O'Connell wrote:
FWIW, I have refrained from using TCs because
of the simple fact there is a slight loss
Yes!
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, Walter Gilbert wrote:
> From: Walter Gilbert
> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 2:36 PM
> Speaking of which, do
> TC's have as noticeable an impact on IQ when
Duly noted, and much appreciated.
-- Walt
On 12/2/2010 4:39 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
Yes!
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, Walter Gilbert wrote:
From: Walter Gilbert
Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 2:36 PM
Speaking of
>
> I wouldn't put it to use immediately, but I've got my eye on
> a Pentax 2X Teleconverter-A. I know nothing about
> teleconverters. General advice would be welcome as well as
> comments specifically about this one.
>
> I haven't really done any wil
On Dec 2, 2010, at 3:49 PM, Ken Waller wrote:
> I currently have the rear convertor A-1.4 X-S, X-1.4X-L and A2.0X-L & have
> used them extensively when needed without any particular issue. The A2.0X-L
> is the least used for me.
>
> They're a great way to extend your 'photo reach' relatively c
On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:29 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
> I've used my Promaster 7-element 2X teleconverter with my 50-200mm kit
> lens to shoot birds and gotten *decent* results as long as the birds
> cooperated and as long as I stayed away from the farthest reaches of the
> lens. Of course,
On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:21 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote:
> I've used two TC's: A2X-S and F 1.7X AF,
> both mostly for "macro" (or close-distance) shots.
>
> Here is an example of my first use of the A2x-S (with a zoom - since you
> asked):
> http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/WildAnimalPark/IMGP5086w2.
From: Eric Weir
On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:34 AM, eckinator wrote:
> You may want to shop for the Kenko MC7 Pz-Af teleconverter - it is
> optically fairly good with 7 elements and couples all mount contacts
> including SDM and/or power soom. It also comes branded as Bower and
> Soligor. On eBay Germa
On Dec 2, 2010, at 8:06 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
> The only advantage is it will work with the manual focus lenses you have now
> and will work with AF lenses in the future without having to buy another
> converter. It just has the contacts the AF lenses will need if you ever do
> decide to try
No not at all, the 2XS-A (and all -A) convertor has the A contacts.
- Peter
-Original Message-
From: Eric Weir
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 2:02 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
On Dec 2, 2010, at 8:06 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
The only advantage is it
On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:32 PM, Eric Weir wrote:
>
> On Dec 2, 2010, at 8:06 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
>
>> The only advantage is it will work with the manual focus lenses you have now
>> and will work with AF lenses in the future without having to buy another
>> converter. It just has the contact
Ken Waller wrote:
>When using them is the difference of getting/not getting the image I want -
>I use them.
>I can't say the loss of resolution and contrast has been an issue for me in
>their usage.
Same here. As someone on the PDML once pointed out, the correct
comparison isn't between one len
Mark,
Lovely photo and appropriate way to evaluate TC images.
They help you get something better, but don't expect miracles.
Ken Waller and his 600mm is always gonna beat you and your 300mm w/TC.
Regards, Bob S.
On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 6:03 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
> Ken Waller wrote:
>
>>When usi
On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:22 PM, Peter Loveday wrote:
> No not at all, the 2XS-A (and all -A) convertor has the A contacts.
Ah! I was hoping so. Thanks, Peter.
--
Eric Weir
Decatur, GA USA
eew...@bellsouth.net
On Dec 3, 2010, at 12:09 AM, paul stenquist wrote:
>> So the "A" in "A2X-S" has nothing to do with the "A" as in an "A" lens? And
>> A lenses will be essentially M lenses when used with this convertor?
>>
> No, i's an "A" converter. You'll get auto exposure with it when using an
> A-Series o
On Dec 3, 2010, at 7:03 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
> Same here. As someone on the PDML once pointed out, the correct
> comparison isn't between one lens with a teleconverter and another
> lens of the resulting focal length; the proper comparison is between a
> photo using the teleconverter and photo
A very good, vivid & well focused image !
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Roberts"
Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
Ken Waller wrote:
When using them is the difference of getting/not getting the image I
nal Message - From: "Mark Roberts"
> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
>
>
>> Ken Waller wrote:
>>
>>> When using them is the difference of getting/not getting the image I want
>>> -
>>> I use them.
>>> I can't say the loss o
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts"
Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
Ken Waller wrote:
When using them is the difference of getting/not getting the image I want
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I use them.
I can't say the loss of resolution and contrast has been
On Dec 3, 2010, at 11:03 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
> Agreed!
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> What was the lens?
He probably just used a lensbaby with the teleconverter, just to show us up.
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Walter Gilbert wrote:
> Agreed!
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>What was the lens?
For this?
http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d904208.htm
Pentax FA*300/2.8 with Sigma EX Series 2x teleconverter.
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From: Eric Weir
On Dec 2, 2010, at 8:06 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
The only advantage is it will work with the manual focus lenses
you have now and will work with AF lenses in the future without
having to buy another converter. It just has the contacts the AF
lenses will need if you ever do decide
Well, if you ever decide to rid yourself of all your material
possessions in order to achieve spiritual enlightenment, I call dibs.
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On 12/3/2010 2:15 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Walter Gilbert wrote:
Agreed!
What was the lens?
For this?
http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/
Thankfully, he had it within his heart not to say so.
-- Walt
On 12/3/2010 2:03 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Dec 3, 2010, at 11:03 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Agreed!
What was the lens?
He probably just used a lensbaby with the teleconverter, just to show us up.
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On Dec 3, 2010, at 4:53 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
> The Kenko AF converter would not require you to have auto-focus lenses, but
> the capability would be there for the future if you ever wanted it. You
> wouldn't have to buy another converter to add auto-focus.
>
> In the meantime, the Kenko con
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From: "Bob Sullivan"
Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
Mark,
Lovely photo and appropriate way to evaluate TC images.
They help you get something better, but don't expect miracles.
Ken
On Dec 3, 2010, at 6:48 PM, Ken Waller wrote:
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> - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan"
> Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
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>> Mark,
>> Lovely photo and appropria
Ken Waller and his 600mm is always gonna beat you and your 300mm w/TC.
Thanks for the confidence Bob, but equipment will only take you so far...
;+}
Indeed. It's not about the equipment. A *great* photographer can make a
10mm fisheye look like a 600mm tele :)
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From: "Peter Loveday"
Subject: Re: Teleconverters?
Ken Waller and his 600mm is always gonna beat you and your 300mm w/TC.
Thanks for the confidence Bob, but equipment will only take
From: "Peter Loveday"
Ken Waller and his 600mm is always gonna beat you and your 300mm w/TC.
> Thanks for the confidence Bob, but equipment will only take you so far...
> ;+}
Indeed. It's not about the equipment. A *great* photographer can make a
10mm fisheye look like a 600mm tele :)
But
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