Re: Using your MC-20 Teleconverter with your OLY 60mm Macro lens
OM mani padme hum wrote:
Hexenhammer wrote:
Guy,
Im confused, can I use Olympus MC-20 with ANY lens [I understand that I need to use an adapter]? The specification page only mentions two models, but will it work with any lens?
The short answer is NO!
The Olympus teleconverters protrude into the rear of the lens, not a problem with the very few compatible telephoto lenses since 1) these have recessed rear elements, and 2) firmware upgrades allow things to function.
The macro lens will only work since there's no need for anything except close focus thus an extension tube will allow the TC to clear the rear element. You could perhaps do something similar with some other lenses but with the same provisos:
1. Infinity focus will be impossible
2. The 2x TC needs a firmware upgrade on most (or all?) bodies to work
With most lenses the parts are mechanically incompatible, and if an extension tube is used (to fix this) that will invariably remove the ability to focus on distant objects; the longer the extension tube(s) and the shorter the focal length of the lens the closer the furthest focus point will be.
Ok thanks, i wont waste my money on this, pitty there are no universal models.
Whats the opinion on the x2 zoom filter type teleconverters, these simple and cheap that screw on top like filters, they dont have anything complicated inside just x2 magnification.
I dont have money for good zoom lens, maximum i can afford 75-300 Gen2 Oly lens and only because its cheaper then 100-300 Gen2 Pana lens.
This x2 zoom filter/teleconverter can basically make it like 600mm from what i understand?