2x Converter for Macro Shots

[nickser]

Hi Folks, If you fancy one of these there are a few for sale on Ebay from the same seller.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2948525259&category=3340

Best wishes to all, especially Bob,

Paul

 

[bobbl46]

Paolo .... that's cute .... even more so than my damselfly!

Cheers, Bob.

 

[paolosavio]

Thanks a lot!

Cheers
Paolo

 

[blumesan]

Help!
Am very interested in acquiring a 2x teleconverter for macro work. Searched eBay. There are 2 items described as "Vivitar 2x Teleconverter" both from the same seller but at very different prices. One is described as capable of 1:1 macro; the other says nothing. Also for sale is a Tokina 7 element teleconverter. Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike Blume

 

[bobbl46]

Mike - If you are wanting one of these because you have read the whole thread above, then make sure you get a 2x MACRO teleconverter! Not just any old 2x teleconverter (even if it is 7 element).

The one that says 1:1 sounds like the real thing.

The Vivitar and Teleplus 2x MACRO converters are identical 7 element macro converters, BUT they are different from all the other converters (no matter what make) that are described as "teleconverters".

There are a couple of alternative designs of Macro teleconverters, I have only played with one of the alternatives .... I was not impressed compared with the Vivitar/Teleplus. Physically, it looked quite different from the V/T.

I think there may be one of two other "re-badging" of the "trusted" V/T version .... I'll post a picture so you can compare.

Re-read this thread for more details, and if in doubt send the EBay ref to me via private post and I'll check it out for you.

Cheers, Kyocera Kid.

 

[hsballon]

>hi mike, i have used the vivitar MACRO 2 x teleconvertor which works well as a macro. the other (musch cheaper) is just a doubler.be careful which you buy. best henry

 

[bobbl46]

Here's 2 shots, first at infinity setting and second at 1:1 setting.

Quick identification guide of MACRO convertors.....

Only MACRO converters have a need for any sort of scale on the barrel. Ordinary converters need none.

AND

Only MACRO convertors have a rotatable barrel (to adjust the macro ratio).

(Bet someone will come up with a one in a thousand exception

)

Cheers, Kyocera Kid.

 

[blumesan]

Bob & Henry,
Gosh this is a great forum. Thank you both for your speedy replies to my question. I think I have the necessary information now. Much appreciated. I hope in future I will be able to contribute to this forum in some way commensurate with what I have already gained.
Mike Blume

 

[blumesan]

Addendum:
I know this doesn't belong in this thread, but forgive a newbie, I have searched elsewhere for the answer but no joy:
What do the colorful (and sometimes moving) emoticons mean? Who places them and how?
Mike.

 

[nickser]

Hi Mike, Go to the top of this topic page and you will see at the right hand side, help/instructions. Click on this and then click on formatting and choose special characters. You will see how to put smilies in. Leave out the \ch and the brackets and put a space between the last word and the special character. Hope this makes sense!

Paul