Joel Wilcox wrote:
>
> At 11:50 AM 5/10/99 +0200, you wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >I'm considering buying one or more teleconverters to really explore the
> >field of super telephotography. Therefore I would like to hear (read) some
> >comments/suggestions from people who actually have experience with them.
> >
> >
>
> Olaf,
>
> I have the Zuiko 2X-A. I've used it most successfully with the 135/3.5 in a
> pinch, but it works with the 200/f4, although need I say that combo
> requires extra good support?
>
> The Vivitar 2X-macro is an interesting accessory, since it gives you macro
> focusing in addition to TC-ness. It works quite well with a 50/1.8 for the
> equivalent of a 100/2.8 macro, although I wouldn't push this combination
> too hard.
A 2X will lose 2 stops. So this will be more like a 100/3.6
>
> The person who recommended the Vivitar 2X-macro to me said that it produced
> acceptable results with some of the larger Zuikos the Oly 2X won't support,
> like the 350. Haven't had the opportunity to try that combo :(
>
> Finally, the Vivitar 3X is best in tripling a short lens, provided you can
> live with a daunting loss of speed (minor problem) and contrast (bigger
> problem).
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Joel
>
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