Are Kenko teleconverters good?
At the widest lens aperture (f/2.8 on the lens, f/8 effective) sharpness is good in the centre but less impressive at the edges. The edges gets better one stop down….Kenko Teleplus PRO300 2x DGX: Performance.
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|---|---|---|
| 180mm f/16 | 180mm f/22 | 90mm lens on its own |
What does a 3x teleconverter do?
Since adding a converter on top of a lens always reduces optical quality, normally only the last three quarters of the combined focal length (i.e., 167mm – 345mm) will be used….Technical Data.
| Item | Technical Data |
|---|---|
| Magnification | x3 |
| Combined focal length | 345mm (35mm equivalent) |
| Combined max. aperture | F4.0 at tele side |
Are Nikon teleconverters any good?
Teleconverters generally negatively impact autofocus performance, due to a considerable loss of light and contrast and the 2x TC is the worst in this regard. Adding a teleconverter slows down lenses and the Nikon TC-20E III slows down by two full stops.
What cameras do Tamron lenses fit?
Designed for use with compact APS-C format DSLRs from Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax, Tamron’s SP 10-24mm ultra-wide zoom takes in the equivalent FOV of a 15-36mm lens on a full-frame DSLR (or 16-38.4mm lens when used on a Canon compact DSLR).
Can I use a Canon teleconverter with a Tamron lens?
Extending the effective focal length of select Tamron lenses, this Canon EF-mount Teleconverter 1.4x enables you to get even more reach out of your telephoto lenses.
What is the main disadvantage of a teleconverter?
The main downside of teleconverters is a loss of lens speed, which is directly related to the magnification factor of the teleconverter. A 1.4x teleconverter will reduce the maximum aperture of the lens by a full f-stop, while a 2x teleconverter cuts it by two full stops.
Can you use a teleconverter with Tamron 150 600?
Tamron Canada recently released the new SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 – Model A025 – and compatible teleconverters – 1.4x and 2.0x – Model TCX-1.4 and TCX-20. In my possession – 1.4x and 2.0x Kenko teleconverters, a 2.0x Tamron teleconverter and a 600mm Tamron lens. I now had a 3200mm lens combo!
Are teleconverters worth the money?
While teleconverters give you decent image quality, they still cause the photos to lose some of it. However, they are still much better than cropping the image, and they preserve way more quality than cropping. This probably goes without saying, bit when you’re using a longer lens, there’s more camera shake.