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Another Toy Store Find

Started by 480sparky, Dec 03 2016 02:09 PM

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#1 480sparky

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Posted 03 December 2016 - 02:09 PM

Found something today at the local camera store I just couldn't pass up, if for no other reason that it looks like it would be fun to use.

It's a 2x teleconverter.................................

........ with a focusing helicoid built into it:

It basically acts as an extension ring when you 'run the lens out'.

I have never seen or even known about such a critter. Back in the 70's and 80's, I did have a 2x TC that the elements were mounted into a bayonet system so they could be removed, making the TC into a 32mm extension ring. But I've never seen the same concept since then. This is a close as I've ever seen.

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#2 Wheatsack

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Posted 03 December 2016 - 03:57 PM

Interesting find Sparky.

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#3 Arlon

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Posted 03 December 2016 - 07:24 PM

I have the Nikon mount of that teleconverter and it's better than one might suspect. I've used it with a dozen different lenses. I still prefer a dedicated macro lens but that TC works really well with the old 90mm Vivitar macro lens I have.

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Posted 04 December 2016 - 03:32 AM

Remember selling those - not popular but quirky and a fun find.

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#5 Art

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Posted 04 December 2016 - 03:38 AM

Nifty product, never heard of it before! Thanks for sharing the info.