FvL wrote:
>Barry B. Bean wrote:
>
>>I'd like to ad a 2x converter to my OM arsenal, but know next to
>>nothing about them. Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive 2X?
>>Third party used is fine.
>
>Some of the converters I have used (used prices between brackets):
>
>Best and most expensive: Zuiko 2x ($150-200)
>Second best, less expensive: Tokina 7-element 2x ($40-60)
>Not too bad, cheap: Vivitar 2x ($15-25)
>
>Special, with macro facility and rather good: Vivitar 2x macro
>($40-60)
>
>The Tokina is best 'value for money' for pictures which are not too
>demanding, IMHO.
I concur with FvL's recommendations, and would add only the
following:
Kiron 2X Match Mate (MC, 7-element) -- $40-60
Kiron 1.5X Match Mate (MC, ?-element) -- $40-75
Vivitar 1.5X (MC, 4-element) -- $30-60
Unlike OLy's own 1.4X-A, the latter two TC's have no protruding
front elements, and hence can be used with any std. to tele lens.
Both the 1.5X TC's work surprisingly well.
To BBB: I have several of the above available FS (but no 1.5X's,
sorry!). Pls feel free to contact me off-list.
Cheers,
/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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