They will be welcomed, James.
Moose's opinion is very helpful too. Hadn't noticed (or had forgotten) this
combo was tested by Gary... what he found doesn't look too promising. In
fact, now I remember to have read his test after I saw your TOPE entry,
Moose.
Thanks
Fernando.
on 7/12/2005 03:59, James N. McBride at jnmcbr@xxxxxxx, wrote:
>
> I do have some test pics if I can find them. I will try. /jmac
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of Moose
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 8:49 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Re: Wildlife Photographer of the Year (OT)
>
>
> Fernando Gonzalez Gentile wrote:
>
>> Has anyone here tested the 300 4.5 matched to the 2X-A ?
>> Too bad ?
>> C.H. commented about chroma IIRC.
>>
>>
> I've used that combination, but never for anything where I would compare
> sharpness to other lenses or the 300/4.5 by itself.
>
> Gary's test of the combo didn't look very good, but it was with an OM-1,
> no additional support and no "hands on" damping. And adding the 2xA adds
> length and an additional connection where vibration could occur.
>
> My TOPE 20 entry was done with this combo. It's not the kind of shot
> that depends on a super sharp lens, but the detail in the foreground
> trees and what detail is clear elsewhere at full size is good.
>
> Moose
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