Ulf,
How much does a Vivitar 500mm mirror cost approx. and how
does it compare in size and weight to the Oly.
Thanks,
Ben
----- Original Message -----
From: Jan Steinman <jans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: December 3, 1998 5:39 PM
Subject: [OM] Zuiko 1.4 converter
>>From: "Ulf Westerberg" <ulf.westerberg@xxxxxxxxx>
>...
>>... it is only compatible with the
>>Zuiko lenses Olympus has declared it to be, the 180/2, 180/2,8, 250/2,
>>300/4,5, 350/2.8, 400/6.3, and possibly some aftermarket lenses...
>
>It also works nicely with the Zuiko 85-250 zoom.
>
>As I mentioned in another posting, the 90/2 macro can be modified so either
>the 1.4x or 2x will fit it, but the 1.4x will not focus to infinity in this
>configuration.
>
>It also works with the Vivitar 500/8 mirror, which is one of the reasons
>I'm keeping the Viv and selling my Oly mirror.
>
>I agree that CDN$270 is a good deal. I think one went on eBay for almost
>that many "real" dollars recently, so after exchange rates, the "arctic
>peso" price sounds good! Snatch it up!
>
>: Jan Steinman <mailto:jans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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