You could also try the Kiron 1.5x converter that has an excellent
reputation; the only trouble is finding one (in OM mount of course).
Regarding Tamron 2x converters, youcan also find F-series SP 7-element
converters in OM mount, and also an F-series Macro 2x teleconverter that is
identical to the famous Vivitar macro converter. With these you do not need
to remove the adaptall mount from the Tamron lens.
Roger Key
Jeff Keller wrote:
I saw a 1.4x Tamron teleconverter on yaBe that was labeled SP. Mine is
only labeled 140F which I've seen several places described as an SP
teleconverter. There appear to be two cosmetically different versions
but my guess is that they are the same optically.
The Oly 1.4X teleconverter works very well with many of the Tamron
lenses but costs significantly more. A significant difference is that
the Oly 1.4x converter extends into the lens that it is connected to,
limiting which lenses it can be mounted to. The front element of the
Tamron 140F is nearly flush. KEH has an "Excellent" 140F Tamron
converter for $69. You should be able to get one for less on yaBe. The
Tamron 140F can only be used with Adaptall 2 lenses since it fits
between the lens and the adapter which makes it inconvenient to put it
in or take it out.
-jeff
(The newer non-adaptall AF teleconverters are camera specific.)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Devon Decker" <ddecker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> So, I decided to spring for the Tamron 300 2.8.
> I'm really looking forward to shooting with that lens (Gonna put it on
my
> "new" 4T and have some fun.)
>
> BTW, I note some of the other sales of this lens included a 1.4x
> teleconverter. Is this a special matched telconverter, or can I just
use an
> SP teleconverter 1.4x?
>
> Devon
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