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[OM] Re: Vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter

Subject: [OM] Re: Vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter
From: Garth Wood <garth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:17:18 -0700
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I managed to get a Vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter for $15 BIN 
> off the bay recently.  I seem to recall that it was highly regarded here 
> and couldn't resist the price when I stumbled upon the auction by 
> accident. It arrived yesterday and appears in fine condition... much 
> better than the photos indicated.
> 
> Any comments on lenses you've found useful or non-useful with this device?

Chuck, count me in on the chorus of "regular 50mm lens" people.  I've 
used it with the Zuiko 50/1.2, and while that combination isn't the 
Zuiko 90/2.0 macro, it's a pretty convincing substitute.  Good for a 
lightweight kit.

Haven't tried it via adapter on any 4/3rds body, though...


Garth

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