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Re: [OM] 2X teelconverter vs....

Subject: Re: [OM] 2X teelconverter vs....
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 09:35:08 +0800
The Zuiko 180/2.8 has chromatic aberration, a 2x will amplify it too
much, not recommend for scene with bright reflections. The 2x-macro
help only a little due to the long focal length of 180 but it gives 1x
mag. on the 50mm.

C.H.Ling

"Richard F. Man" wrote:
> 
> I have a zuiko 180/2.8. Optically, how would it compare if I match it w/ a
> 2X teleconverter vs. say a 300/4.5? The teleconverted combination is
> smaller and lighter no?
> 
> And if I have macro lens and extension tubes already, is there any
> advantage of getting a 2X-macro vs. 2X w/o macro? I am specifically
> thinking about the Vivitar version.
> 
> Thanks!

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