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[OM] Re: WTB: good quality 1.4 or 1.5 TC

Subject: [OM] Re: WTB: good quality 1.4 or 1.5 TC
From: Jim Couch <jamesbcouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:01:23 -0800
Moose,

That is some good info. From the sounds of it, it will work well with 
the lenses I am considering it for. I will let you guys know what I find 
out when I get done with my testing.

Jim

Moose wrote:

>Jim Couch wrote:
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>>I will be trying the Kiron out this weekend. I no longer have a long 
>>(300+) lens to try it with. I will be playing with it on the 75-150, the 
>>135 f2.8, and a Tokina ATX 80-200. I will try to report back next week 
>>with results.
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>The instructions for the Kiron 1.5x Match Mate say "It is optimized for 
>use with lenses having a focal length of 70mm or longer. With Kiron 
>telephoto zooms lenses , you can use the entire range, but with Kiron 
>wide-to-telephoto zooms, best results will be obtained in the telephoto 
>range." Since Kiron never made anything with a fl longer than 210 mm and 
>it is specifically a "Match Mate" for Kiron lenses, I suppose vignetting 
>on a 300 mm Zuiko can't be complained about. :-)
>
>It also provides specific specs for use with their 70-150/4 and 
>80-200/4, so it should work well with your lenses. There is a little 
>addendum page about use with their 28-85/2.8-3.8 Varifocal zoom. It 
>states the lens should only be used wide open and at 85 mm with the 1.5x.
>
>Moose
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