ron_goodenow Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I'll be going on a fairly long trip and have pretty much decided to bring along my Oly 5060 and converter lenses rather than E-300 and heavier set of telephotos, etc. The 5060, for my purposes on these trips, gives fine results and I like the wide-angle conversion lens for scenics. Anyhow, though I already have an Oly C-180 1.7 teleconversion lens I'm wondering if anyone has experience with a teleconverter of 3x or higher that provides good results? I don't want to break the bank or sag my little camera bag, but ideas welcome! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcuknz Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I would be cautious of a x3 tele on your camera which is only 110mm equiv at full zoom, but since it is only f/4.8 at full zoom that is a good point. My expereince with a x2.2 is that I got vignetting when the x2.2 len's rear pupil was smaller than the camera's entry pupil. This problem has largely gone away with a newer model whose front pupil is the same diameter as the x2.2. I have a fair zoom range before I get vignetting. Since you already have a x1.7 adaptor I would question that a x3 gives you much more magnification. A better solution is one of the new x12 zoomed cameras available if you budget extends to that. They will also have image stabilisation which is a real boon, if not an essential, when using long focal lengths ... unless you also plan to shoot with a tripod on your holiday :-) Another angle is that the sharpness away from the centre of the picture is likely going to be much better with the x12 zoom than with a third party adaptor not designed for your camera ... ignore that if it is an Oly adaptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_goodenow Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 JC. Thanks for that very good response. I think you've saved me some money. At the moment I am very happy with the 5060 and probably won't upgrade it. I have a relatively new E-300 and sets of telephotos giving me capability over 1000mm when I really know I need reach and to exercise my tripods... /ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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