The Vivitar does work as a normal 2X converter as well as a macro extension,
but I
believe it to be a different beast than the Pangor.
Jim Couch
rdk@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I have not taken any! However, I thought that the Vivitar 2X macro converter
> functioned also as a normal 2X converter; probably just something tha I
> assumed....
> Ulf Westerberg, previous list member from Sweden and nature photographer,
> gave a
> warm recommendation for the Vivitar's macro capabilities with a 50mm.
>
> mvh / regards
> Roger Key
>
> :it is not designed for infinity work, thats why it says "macro" converter.
> Just
> :meant for closeups. Did your pictures come out nice?
> :Regards
> :rainer
>
> rdk@xxxxxxxxx schrieb:
>
> > I have one, picked up in a parts bin for $5 (40DKK). It appears to be new
> > in a
> > nice case. But I have never managed to get it to focus at infinity, either
> with
> > a 50mm or with anything else; it focuses to macro levels OK.
> > Let me know if yours works OK, and tell me the trick.....
> >
> > mvh / regards
> > Roger Key
> >
>
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