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S2 and Raynox 2020 Pro 2.2X teleconverter

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I know there are samples at raynox.com from it taken with an S2.

There are also lots of teleconverter comparison links here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=14029018 more further down the thread.
The 2020 is very big, but the most powerful thing out there.

The oly c210 is much smaller, and only $30-$40, but vignets all the way to near 12X zoom on the S2.
Sorry, I have no personal experience with either.
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Thanks TK. I was impressed with the sharpness of the images with the 2.2X TC at Raynox.com. It would be nice to see this confirmed by one or more independant sources. Thanks also for the other links.
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Yeah, I'm curious about this, too.

I'm wondering what kind of zoom range we'd have before vignetting. (sp?)

I'd like to have a little bit of leeway, and not be stuck at full telephoto.

Matt
 
I own the S1, not yet the S2. One of the reasons I bought the Canon teleconverter is that it works with the camera's Image Stabilizer. The S1 and S2 camera have settings that work with the Canon wide angle and the Canon teleconverter lens.

If someone who has bought the Raynox or other supplemental lens can tell us whether their lens works with the IS on the S1 or S2 it would be helpful.

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Karen H said:
I own the S1, not yet the S2. One of the reasons I bought the Canon
teleconverter is that it works with the camera's Image Stabilizer.
The S1 and S2 camera have settings that work with the Canon wide
angle and the Canon teleconverter lens.

If someone who has bought the Raynox or other supplemental lens can
tell us whether their lens works with the IS on the S1 or S2 it
would be helpful.

Karen in NC
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Might check this thread...
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=14546219
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Bill (C2100UZ, Canon S2 IS, B-300 telecon. ) Sherman, Tx
 
I have the lensmate 53mm add on with the Olympus C180 1.7 telconverter (this is a discontinued model selling from olympus on e-bay for around $20. US I only want it for full telephoto and have been very pleased with results. there are earlier posts from others with examples. total cost for me was under $50 with shipping. The lens mate is very well made and the 4.95 lens cap with it works so much better than the loose piece of junk from canon.
 
Karen H said:
I own the S1, not yet the S2. One of the reasons I bought the Canon
teleconverter is that it works with the camera's Image Stabilizer.
The S1 and S2 camera have settings that work with the Canon wide
angle and the Canon teleconverter lens.
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Those settings do not do anything specific to Canon conversion lenses. They are basically telling the camera what kind of picture shake to expect, and they work regardless of which brand converter you own.
 
Here's the reply from Lensmate when I asked about the S2/2020 combo:

"Attached are 2 images with the S2/2020 combination. The first shows full zoom, the second zoomed back to the point of vignetting. I'm afraid the 2020 isn't a good match to the S2 with only the center being fairly sharp."

And the pics:





Yeah, they definitely don't look too great. Can you say chromatic aberration!

Matt
 
Just received my 52mm LensMate for my S2 IS...

The Quality is Great and it Fits a Little Tighter than my 58mm Canon LA-DC58E Adapter... ( Which is Boarder-Line on the Loose Side ).

I do Prefer the Black Color of the Canon Adapter as All my Attachments are Black...

Like the Fact that the 52mm Lensmate is Designed to put Lenses and Filters ( As Close a Possible to the S2's Built-In Lens ) as this should mimimize Vignetting.

After seeing the posts about the C-180 Olympics 1.7x TeleConverter, I ebayed one for ~ $20... What a Great Deal... Should be in Tommorrow.

Also found a like new 52mm Kenko 2x TeleConverter Lens for ~ $20... Should be in Tommorrow.

Must have gotten lens happy because I also found a new Zenith ( Russian Made ) 1.5x 58mm TeleConverter Lens for ~ $15 should receive Tomorrow

Don't Really know much about the Quality of the Kenko or Zenith Lenses but figured it is definately worth a $ 35 experiment...

If the 2x Works, the S2's 48x Max Zoom turns into 96x Max Zoom...

The Usability of the 4x Digital ( at least for Screen Shots ) has impressed me so far...

When I first got my S2... I tried a Tokina 3x TeleConverter Lens and Wasn't at All Pleased with the Results... ( Lots of CA )... Most likely because it Only Worked at the Extreem Telephoto end of the S2 ( Not Enough Lens Precision to StandUp to the S2's 12x Scrutiny )... Lower Zoom Ranges were "Tunnel City".

Anyone have Any S2 IS experience with a 3x Lens that works ?

Thanks,

Orion
 
I wish you guys would quit outbidding me on this lens :) I've been trying for a couple weeks to grab one under $20...but I fear the cat's out of the bag now. I've got the Raynox DCR1540 Pro teleconverter when I bought a lensmate adapter and am happy with that. Have not tried out the Raynox M250 marco lens or the Raynox 0.66 converter's yet.
 
LWOS: Good luck on your EBAY quest, but at least your set with a perfectly good teleconverter while your waiting- and honestly, a teleconverter for a 12X zoom lens is a bit excessive anyway ;)

Orion- The C 1-80 is also "tunnel city", usable only toward the end of the zoom range. This is part of the reason it is so small and inexpensive (the other reason being it was made for a camera that was discontinued by Olympus.)

Since your will be the King of cheap teleconverters it is your duty to take some great comparison pics for the rest of us...lol

Please look at Bill's recent "acid test" of the c-180 and B-300. Please try to do something like that with your collection and post it ;) I will put it in the S2 FAQ link I put up a month ago, along with some other good teleconverter comparison links.

BTW, here's a great teleconverter line-up that fmoore at Panasonic forums posted:



Here's a toast to yor growing collection!
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Those came out pretty good, expecially for being fairly high speed shots.

I was wondering what Adapter Setup you have...

With my Canon 58mm Adapter Stepped Down to 52mm my Olympus C-180 Lens seems to Vignette More than if I use the 52mm Lensmate Adapter (Which Places the lens closer together)...

Just got my C-180 today and managed to get in about 50 shots with it before Total Darkness...

I'm very happy with the results soo far... And the Vignetting isn't even in the Same League as I had with the Tokina 3x.
The C-180 does have pretty good glass & optics... Amazing for $ 20 !

Waiting for the Next Full Moon... That's going to be my own personal Acid Test for S2 IS External Lens...

Lens Tested to date :

Tokina - Unfortunately things did not Bode Well with the S2
3x ... High Amount of Chomatic Distortion... Purple Fringing
... Major Tunnel Vignetting until around 10X
... Tested with Canon 58mm Adapter
... Sold Lens before getting Lensmate 52mm Adapter

Olympus C-180 Intial Test Looks Good
1.7x ... Quality Glass & Fairly Low Distortion
... Moderate Vignetting

Something Unexpected is that I sort of Like ( Moderate ) Vignetting on some shots...

Still Looking for a High Power ( 2.5x to 4x ) TeleConverter that works well with the S2... And haven't decided on where to host my shots.

The Best to All,

Orion
 
OrionStien said:
Something Unexpected is that I sort of Like ( Moderate ) Vignetting
on some shots...
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I've seen some good flower shots where the vignetting was intentionally used for effect. It can help frame your subject, but I'd certainly prefer a bit more zoom range,
OrionStien said:
Still Looking for a High Power ( 2.5x to 4x ) TeleConverter that
works well with the S2... And haven't decided on where to host my
shots.
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Webshots will allow free hosting of galleries with full sized pics. Unfortunately, the pics don't link well here, but you can at least link to your gallery.

I chose Smugmug for a gallery that you can post pics from and post full sized shots too. It is fee based, but has limits based on traffic, not based on how much you post.

Smugmug also has a good referral program. If you use my coupon code for example you save $5 and I get $10 of my yearly bill. So if you generate 3 referrals a year your gallery is free. (Of course you can use anyones referal code you want to, I used LPTA's.)
TK

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Hi Karen,

I was Surprised when I tested over 6 different Len(s) with my S2 IS...

The Biggest Surprise is that the IS seems to work OK with ALL the lens .

Now this is just from Test Shooting Hand Held Shots and Seeing which ones were in focus...

I'll have to do a little Research to see how the IS Function can be more Scientifically Evaluated...

If you want to see some Photos of Different Lens on the S2... The following link takes you to a Test Layout for Comparison Shoots from 1.45x to 2.0x Len(s).

http://www.aperturehead.com/Orion/

Please get back to This Site and Leave me some FeedBack as to If my S2 Lens Test Photos were helpful and maybe which lens looks the best to You !

Happy Shooting,
Orion
 
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