Olympus-OM
[Top] [All Lists]

[OM] Re: Vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter

Subject: [OM] Re: Vivitar 2x macro focusing teleconverter
From: AG Schnozz <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:21:49 -0800 (PST)
> Any comments on lenses you've found useful or non-useful with this
> device?

I was quite partial to the 100/2.8 on it. However, there is one thing
to remember about this critter:  It does not change a 50mm into a
100mm in bokeh characteristics. What it does is actually magnify the
image of the extended lens.

It all has to do with where the focusing extension occurs. If the
extension is closest to the camera, the 2X effectively turns that
50mm lens into a 100mm lens.  But if the extension is between the
lens and the 2X converter, you just end up magnifying the close-up
image of the 50mm lens.  Essentially, just cropping the 50mm image.

There are moments where I regret getting rid of mine.

AG


      
____________________________________________________________________________________
Be a better friend, newshound, and 
know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile.  Try it now.  
http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ 


==============================================
List usage info:     http://www.zuikoholic.com
List nannies:        olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
==============================================

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>
Sponsored by Tako
Impressum | Datenschutz