At 08:20 PM 2/19/2005 -0800, you wrote:
>Gene Wilburn wrote:
>
> >I have an old Vivitar 2x converter for OM lenses -- dating from
> >probably around 1973-74. I always notice some degradation when I use
> >it but accept that as typical. Has anyone ever compared one of these
> >to the Zuiko 2X-A 2x converter. Is the Zuiko significantly better in
> >your opinion, or is it a tossup?
> >
>Assuming you are talking about the old 4 element converter, 26mm barrel
>and usually marked 2X-21, it is typical of 4 element converters, not
>unusable stopped well down, and pretty bad opened up. I too used one
>back then, with pretty much the same results you got. Best used with the
>elements removed as an extension tube.
>
>Moose
That was what I was going to recommend doing with it.
I did some real world testing of the 2X-A against the much-praised Viv 2x
macro focusing TC. The 2X-A held its own with some difference in color
balance. I couldn't actually decide which I thought was better. It's too
bad the 2X-A doesn't work with all prime Zuikos.
Joel W.
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