Ian Stewart wrote:
>Gary Schloss told us:
>
>> The Vivitar 1.5X and Kiron's Match Mate MC 1.5X TC's can accomodate
>> lenses w/rear elements close to the camera mirror (50mm and wider).
>
>Warning! I have the Kiron Match Mate MC 1.5X and the glass can clash
>with the rear of the standard 50mm f1.8 lens. It works fine if you
>extend the lens slightly before fitting to the TC, and the lens then
>still focusses to infinity happily. I don't know about the Vivitar.
Excellent advice, Ian! With any lens shorter than 135mm, it is very
important to exercise caution when mounting it on a TC.
Cheers,
/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
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