Dear Gary,
Thanks so very much for your email. Now I just have to rob a bank and buy
the 350mm 2.8!! Take care.
Regards,
Ron Crabtree
----- Original Message -----
From: <GFaulk7376@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] 350mm 2.8 with 2x converter
> In a message dated 3/12/00 11:02:50 PM Central Standard Time,
> crabtree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > Quick!! Do any list members have experience with
> > the 350mm and the 2x converter.
> Ron,
>
> I've used the 350 F2.8 with both the 1.4 and 2x teleconvertors. The 2x
> reduced contrast and edge sharpness when used wide open. Stopping the lens
> down 1 stop helped. You'll probably also see a difference in out of focus
> highlights when compared to the 350 with 1.4 or without
teleconvertor.Perhaps
> the most critical factor is stabilizing the lens. I used a Bogen 3021 and
> Slik Pro Ball head. Realistically, the Slik head is a little small for
this
> combination. I found that keeping light tension on the ball head reduced
> vibration. Tightening the head only increased vibration. The 350 with 2x
does
> have the amazing ability to focus to 10 feet with the equivalent of a
700mm
> F5.6 lens. You can get good images with this combination with good
technique.
> Good luck with the trip. I'm envious!
>
> Gary Faulkenberry
>
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