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Re: [OM] using the Zuiko 85-250 f/5 and a 2x-A teleconverter

Subject: Re: [OM] using the Zuiko 85-250 f/5 and a 2x-A teleconverter
From: Donald Shedrick <shedridc@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 16:22:16 -0700 (PDT)
The 100-200 f5 is the ONLY zoom that was designed to
be compatible with the 2X-A.  That does not mean you
can't try others, so long as the rear of your lens
does not hit the front element of the 2X-A (which is
going to happen with some lenses).
--- Craig Cunningham
<craig.cunningham_at_usa.net@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My 85-250mm f/5 Zuiko zoom just arrived from our
> favorite enabler, and here I am, not even having a
> chance to try it out yet, suffering from a bout of
> Zuikoholism.
> 
> I've checked the eSIF, and although it mentions that
> the 2x-A teleconverter works fine with the 100-200mm
> f/5, it doesn't say anything about the 85-250.
> 
> Has anyone used the 85-250 with a 2x-A? If so, what
> is your opinion of performance, compatibility, etc.?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> - Craig
> 


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