Mark and Charles,
That may be true of the 'average' 2X, but this one isn't average. The
Vivitar Macrofocusing teleconverter is discussed pretty regularly. It is
really a slick thing. The focusing works very well -- converting a normal
lens to a macro lens. It works with lots of lenses, so you can be very
creative. I've owned a couple and I am pretty sure they are safely in the
hands of list members now (speak up folks, tell your experiences).
They come up pretty regularly on ebay -- for around $50.
Tom
From: "Charles Loeven"
> ===Mark Lloyd
>
> Does it work well? If anyone could give me any input on this item, its
> quality of construction and quality of picture it
> produces and so forth I'd much appreciate it. I also
> extend an invitation if someone wants to buy one
> through me as the middleman (I'd only charge tax and
> shipping extra, no "finders fee" or anything) please
> contact me offlist at royer007@xxxxxxxxx. Thank you
> for your time===
>
> Quite some time ago we had a discussion on this list about 2x
> teleconverters.
> I don't know about a macro setting but I believe that the general
consensus
> was that it was better to gut the things and use them as extension tubes.
> Ken N. had the best series of responses on this subject.
>
> That is if this old Lion's memory serves him right.
>
> Charlie Loeven
>
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