There should be two or three versions of this lens. I own the green SP
300/2.8 IF ED version and I like it very much. Never tried it wit the 1.4XA,
it has a matching 1.4x converter that is not very good (but I never
seriously tried it)
Daan
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Roland Jakel" <RJakel@xxxxxxx>
To: <GPaul64@xxxxxxx>
Cc: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 11:02 AM
Subject: [OM] 1.4 converter on Tamron 2.8/300 lens
> >Roland,
> >
> >Are you sure? I just acquired a Tamron 300/2.8 and my Zuiko 1.4
converter
> >pops right on. No problem.
> >
> >Best,
> >
> >Greg L.
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> yes, I am absolutely sure, since I checked it directly with
> my Zuiko 1.4 converter and a 2.8/300 demo lens at Tamron europe
> headquarter in Köln/Germany.
>
> It is interesting to hear that it works with your lens. You also
> have the Adaptall-2 adapter for OM on your Tamron lens? Or does
> Tamron offer a different system in your country? Please send me
> the serial numbers of your lens/adapter/converter, I would like
> to crosscheck here with Tamron. That the 1.4 converter did not
> work, was a big argument for me not to acquire the lens. If
> it works, it is a big advantage. Problem is the the lens
> group of the 1.4 converter comes out of the bajonett and its
> diameter is too big to fit into the hole of the Tamron lens.
>
> What is your experience with the image quality of the lens?
>
> Thanks,
> Roland
>
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