2x converter

Tom Rowland · Jan 11, 2002

Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as important. Are there other converters that do not have to be stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

Juzu · Jan 11, 2002

That lens look pretty interesting, anyone tested it with UZi or any camera?

-
Juzu

Tom100rs said:
Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High
Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading
would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the
smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as
important. Are there other converters that do not have to be
stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

---O l y 2 1 0 0 U Z http://www.pbase.com/juzu

D. B. Hansford · Jan 11, 2002

Tom100rs said:
Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High
Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading
would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the
smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as
important. Are there other converters that do not have to be
stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

Hi, here is a list of lenses that owners of the 2100 use. I might miss some. Canon TL-46 & 55-Oly A-200-B-300 & C-180-Kenko VC-200HI and the Tiffen 2x (Megaplus) some are still avaiable and some discontinued. A search of this Forum will yeild scads of info on these lenses.
D.

John Perilloux · Jan 11, 2002

The Tiffen Megaplus can't be used with the C-2100UZ because of severe distortion.

D. B. Hansford said:
Hi, here is a list of lenses that owners of the 2100 use. I might
miss some. Canon TL-46 & 55-Oly A-200-B-300 & C-180-Kenko VC-200HI

and the Tiffen 2x (Megaplus) -- http://www.st-charles.net/menu.htmhttp://freepages.music.rootsweb.com/~eagle/menu.htm

Greg CA · Jan 11, 2002

Tom100rs said:
Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High
Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading
would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the
smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as
important. Are there other converters that do not have to be
stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

Hi Tom,

Not sure what your thread size is, but the Oly A-200 is 49mm and goes right on the C2100.

Greg

Greg CA · Jan 11, 2002

Greg CA said:
Tom100rs said:

Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High
Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading
would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the
smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as
important. Are there other converters that do not have to be
stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

Click to expand...

Hi Tom,

Not sure what your thread size is, but the Oly A-200 is 49mm and
goes right on the C2100.

But it is 1.5x, not 2x.

Greg

Greg CA said:
Greg

P Guyton · Jan 11, 2002

Greg CA said:
Greg CA said:

Tom100rs said:

Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High
Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading
would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the
smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as
important. Are there other converters that do not have to be
stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

Click to expand...

Hi Tom,

Not sure what your thread size is, but the Oly A-200 is 49mm and
goes right on the C2100.

Click to expand...

But it is 1.5x, not 2x.

Greg

Greg CA said:

Greg

Click to expand...

I have the Olympus c210 and it works well with the 2100 and the price is not bad.

Lee A · Jan 12, 2002

Tom100rs said:
Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High
Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading
would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the
smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as
important. Are there other converters that do not have to be
stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

I tested the Raynox HD747T2 2x teleconverter last year on my C2100UZ. It had very noticeable chromatic abberation, and also showed significant edge softness. I returned it, and would rate it as not compatible with the UZI.

I do have the B-300, Canon TL-55, and C-210 teleconverters. The B-300 is absolutely first class in all respects, a tad large, but not at all awkward, and pretty much full zoom only.

The TL-55 is equal in optical quality to the B-300, and has all the same benefits such as no loss of F stop, flawless metering and focus, and totally neutral. It is just slightly over half the length and weight of the B-300 with large objective and eyepiece lenses. Nice case too. Although only 1.4X, it does have a wonderfully useful zoom range from about 120 mm to 532 mm. Imagine that as to cost and size in a film camera, and with IS! There are many situations where I just leave it on all day.

Here's an interesting sidelight; when I purchased it from B&H, I also ordered another case, the Tamrac Digital 8. The UZI with TL-55 attached fits in on its side, handgrip up, perfectly cushioned. Not only that, but when I raise the velcroed flap and lift the camera out, the cushioned corners retain the TL-55's lens cover, so it is instantly ready for action. When I replace it , it nestles right back into its cover. How handy!

Uh-oh, now I had the nice Olympus leather holster case sitting there empty, and UZI prices had come down-down on on this fantastic one-of -a-kind camera. Better have a backup... . But, since I liked the Tamrac carry style, I got another, a Digital 7 for UZI no. 2. Now the Oly case is empty again. I quickly sold it to a friend for his new UZI lest I be tempted to fill it with an an RS!

Lee

C-2O2O, 2 C-21OOUZ'S, B-3OO, TL-55, C-21O, B-Macro, FL-4O, HP97OC

snootworks · Jan 12, 2002

I was looking on the Raynox website the other day and I noticed the OCR-1830. Then I noticed the DCR-1850 PRO, which they claim has low chromatic aborration. However, they also state that the DCR-1850 PRO is "designed for use with 6X or less zoom capability lenses and it can not be used with 7X or higher zoom lens incorporated digital still cameras or camcorders."

What gives? Low CA and a 52mm thread seem to be a potential candiate for getting stuck on the end of an UZi, no??

--Cheers,Mike

Oly C2100UZOly D510Z

Bigjohn62131 · Jan 12, 2002

Hi, Greg

How is the quality on the A210? Can you still use the ful zoom range? Any draw back?
I like it as it can be direct attach, no step-ring.

Thanks,

John
Toronto, Canada

Greg CA said:
But it is 1.5x, not 2x.

Tom Rowland · Jan 12, 2002

Lee A said:
Tom100rs said:

Has anyone ever used a Raynox HD747T2 - 2x Telephoto High
Definition Lens? Point your browser to

http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ray-hd747t2.html

for a little more information. It seems to me the 55mm threading
would be a better size for a 100rs or a 2100 than some of the
smaller converters, but the question of good optics is just as
important. Are there other converters that do not have to be
stepped down for use on the big lens olys?

Click to expand...

I tested the Raynox HD747T2 2x teleconverter last year on my
C2100UZ. It had very noticeable chromatic abberation, and also
showed significant edge softness. I returned it, and would rate it
as not compatible with the UZI.

Lee, thanks for answering my question. I am sure the UZI and the 100RS would probably act the same with this teleconvertor.

Lee A said:
I do have the B-300, Canon TL-55, and C-210 teleconverters. The
B-300 is absolutely first class in all respects, a tad large, but
not at all awkward, and pretty much full zoom only.
The TL-55 is equal in optical quality to the B-300, and has all the
same benefits such as no loss of F stop, flawless metering and
focus, and totally neutral. It is just slightly over half the
length and weight of the B-300 with large objective and eyepiece
lenses. Nice case too. Although only 1.4X, it does have a
wonderfully useful zoom range from about 120 mm to 532 mm. Imagine
that as to cost and size in a film camera, and with IS! There are
many situations where I just leave it on all day.

I am not real strong in optics, but I have noticed some lenses seem to work better only in a limited range, while others seem to be good at a much larger range. It seems like the 300 always gets raves, while other teles seem to have some weaknesses. I may check out the TL-55, can you stack it?

Lee A said:
Here's an interesting sidelight; when I purchased it from B&H, I
also ordered another case, the Tamrac Digital 8. The UZI with TL-55
attached fits in on its side, handgrip up, perfectly cushioned. Not
only that, but when I raise the velcroed flap and lift the camera
out, the cushioned corners retain the TL-55's lens cover, so it is
instantly ready for action. When I replace it , it nestles right
back into its cover. How handy!

I am still looking for a good case for my 100rs. The problem is the rubber viewfinder hood is not easy to deal with. Currently I am using a Rebock fanny pack. I put a Titanium 2x converter in first then the 100rs with the lense on top of the converter. It is a nice fit, with zippered compartments for the 100rs book, spare battaries, a six inch monopod, and two watter bottle holders. Just the thing for stumbling around in the woods.

Lee A said:
Uh-oh, now I had the nice Olympus leather holster case sitting
there empty, and UZI prices had come down-down on on this fantastic
one-of -a-kind camera. Better have a backup... . But, since I
liked the Tamrac carry style, I got another, a Digital 7 for UZI
no. 2. Now the Oly case is empty again. I quickly sold it to a
friend for his new UZI lest I be tempted to fill it with an an RS!

I have had my rs since Christmas and it is a great camera.

Lee A said:
Lee

C-2O2O, 2 C-21OOUZ'S, B-3OO, TL-55, C-21O, B-Macro, FL-4O, HP97OC

Samuel Paik · Jan 12, 2002

D. B. Hansford said:
Hi, here is a list of lenses that owners of the 2100 use. I might
miss some. Canon TL-46 & 55-Oly A-200-B-300 & C-180-Kenko VC-200HI
and the Tiffen 2x (Megaplus) some are still avaiable and some
discontinued. A search of this Forum will yeild scads of info on
these lenses.

Also Olympus C-160 (1.45x) and C-210 (1.9x) [both suffer from
vignetting as does the C-180], TCON-14 (1.45x), TCON-14B (1.45x)

Greg CA · Jan 12, 2002

Bigjohn said:
Hi, Greg

How is the quality on the A210? Can you still use the ful zoom
range? Any draw back?
I like it as it can be direct attach, no step-ring.

Thanks,

John
Toronto, Canada

John,

I don't have the* A-200* yet, I only tested it at the store. It worked very well, 2/3 to full optical zoom no vignetting. Less than 2/3 and it shows some dark corners, easy to see in the view finder though.
I did want to leave a little zoom range, without the dark corners.

Thanks to the tests Dave posted here, a few days back it shows clearly all the tele converters indv. and combined, and the vignetting that shows up with each combo.

Only the A-200, and B-300, showed no vignette at full zoom. Actually the B-300 had just a touch, but out of every one tested only the A-200 had any zoom range.

If you didn't see the test, I'll bump it up for you, let me know.

I plan on ordering one tomorrow.

The only drawback I see is the non-metal threads, but same thing on the B-300. I'll just be carefull. And no threaded rings on the front for attaching other filters. It is multi coated, and superior quality glass according to the salesman. It was designed for film camers, so apparently better than the aftermarket lens.

It comes with a small leather draw string pouch

Greg

Darrell Spreen · Jan 13, 2002

D. B. Hansford said:
Hi, here is a list of lenses that owners of the 2100 use. I might
miss some. Canon TL-46 & 55-Oly A-200-B-300 & C-180-Kenko VC-200HI
and the Tiffen 2x (Megaplus) some are still avaiable and some
discontinued. A search of this Forum will yeild scads of info on
these lenses.

The Tiffen 2x is incompatible with the c2100.
There's also the ProOptic 2X -- no vignetting when you zoom out to about
half way. Sample photos at:

http://www.members.aol.com/pixbydg/nature/ani.html#top

Darrell

Bigjohn62131 · Jan 13, 2002

Greg,

Yes, please bump the message for me, it seems I cannot find it.

Well, it is getting harder to locate a A200 or B300. But I want something that is less bucky than the B300 but still give me the extra reach, plus I want a direct-connect to the UZi, no step-ring.

Anyway, it is my 3rd day with my UZi, and just like all of you, I am enjoying with it.

Thanks again.

John

Greg CA said:
Thanks to the tests Dave posted here, a few days back it shows
clearly all the tele converters indv. and combined, and the
vignetting that shows up with each combo.
Only the A-200, and B-300, showed no vignette at full zoom.
Actually the B-300 had just a touch, but out of every one tested
only the A-200 had any zoom range.

If you didn't see the test, I'll bump it up for you, let me know.

Greg CA · Jan 13, 2002

Here is the link for Bigjohn, I sent it to your e-mail too.

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1008&message=1929979

Greg

ETC · Jan 13, 2002

100 RS (without a bugeye tele attached) fits perfectly in a Lowepro TLZ Mini case. My wife bought it for her Pentax 35 SLR, and I have no idea where she acquired it.

--ETCe-1oo

LeeTee · Feb 16, 2002

Darrell,

Where did you get the Pro-Optic 2X? I am thinking about this for my UZI.
--LeeTee

D. B. Hansford · Feb 16, 2002

LeeTee said:
Darrell,

Where did you get the Pro-Optic 2X? I am thinking about this for my
UZI.

--
LeeTee

Adorama used to have them under their name. Last time I looked I could not find them.
D.--The Obvious is often Overlooked

Darrell Spreen · Feb 16, 2002

LeeTee said:
Darrell,

Where did you get the Pro-Optic 2X? I am thinking about this for my
UZI.

Adorama still shows it -- it's item number SKU VD2X -- price is still $40.

Here's their photo of it.

Darrell

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