TAMRON TC converter pics

Mechan1k · 03-11-2008, 02:08 PM

I had a look on Arlington Camera ... and there doesn't appear to be one for the Pentax mouynt available anymore ... booo.

I'll have a look at the other links.

Although ... they have a lot of snap-on lense caps cheap though (heaps of different sizes) ... I like the way their lens caps work ... much better than Pentax ones.

gawan · 03-11-2008, 03:19 PM

BTW, after about three weeks from my query, Tamron Europe answered. They just told me that Tamron has stopped manufacturing this TC (1.4x) already three years ago. So do as I did and try to find one of the last ones out there

( if you want it, that is )

Mechan1k · 03-11-2008, 03:34 PM

I am wanting one ... Cord Camera seems to be out ... I am awaiting a reply from Roberts Imaging ( as I am hoping they will ship overseas if possible) ... if they can ... I will get one from there.

I am really wanting to try this with my Tamron 90mm Macro lens at least ... and any future lenses I may get. Even with my cheapy Pentax 75-300mm just for extra reach on a tripod as well.

gawan · 03-11-2008, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

I am wanting one ... Cord Camera seems to be out ... I am awaiting a reply from Roberts Imaging ( as I am hoping they will ship overseas if possible) ... if they can ... I will get one from there.

I am really wanting to try this with my Tamron 90mm Macro lens at least ... and any future lenses I may get. Even with my cheapy Pentax 75-300mm just for extra reach on a tripod as well.

Originally I was thinking to buy this TC "some day later" when I would acquire my self tele lense(s), but after getting to know these were really scarce, I decided to try to get it asap. Besides, after seeing it would work even in my Tamron 18-250 (in good light), and of cource in my DA*16-50 and Sigma 70 f/2.8, I thought I had use for it now!

jgredline · 03-11-2008, 04:59 PM

I tell ya what. If you go back and read all these posts in this thread, I am so happy to have mine...I am using it more and more and now with day light savings in effect, I am sure I will be using it more and more...IF you can find one, get it...I have also heard that Pentax is coming out with a new TC as well....

falconeye · 03-12-2008, 04:56 AM

My 2 cent worth of three comments...

- Typically, AF and TC work together up to (1.4x & f/4) and (2.0x & f/2.8).

- Kenko vs. Tamron. What if the Tamron transmitted focal-length x1.4 to the body where Kenko only transmits focal-length x1? So with Tamron, SR would wirk while with Kenko it wouldn't. Would explain all findings, incl. why cranking up ISO helped (reduced shutter blur). What EXIF (focal-length) readings does the Tamron give?

- This thread has dried out any remaining supply of Tamron TC

falconeye · 03-12-2008, 05:11 AM

We have discussed Tamron, Kenko, Sigma and Pentax Converters here.

What about the Soligor AF Telekonverter 1,7xC/D4 DG für Pentax ( https://secure.soligor.com/index.php?id=5&backPID=246&tt_products=6838)

Does anybody have heard about them? They are recommended by a German Pentax dealer with a good reputation.

palmor · 03-12-2008, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

My 2 cent worth of three comments...

- Kenko vs. Tamron. What if the Tamron transmitted focal-length x1.4 to the body where Kenko only transmits focal-length x1? So with Tamron, SR would wirk while with Kenko it wouldn't. Would explain all findings, incl. why cranking up ISO helped (reduced shutter blur). What EXIF (focal-length) readings does the Tamron give?

Unfortunately none the current TC's out there transmit the correct focal length (so the camera never knows about them). People have been asking Pentax ever since the K10 came out to allow the user to override the focal length setting in the camera (like for manual lenses), but they haven't

John

jgredline · 03-12-2008, 09:14 AM

Can someone shed some light on this...
I am pretty sure I heard that Pentax was coming out with their own TC converter and that the electronics would be completely compatible with all current lenses, Although My Tamron TC 1.4 works perfectly with my HSM lenses.

I don't remember where I saw this at.

palmor · 03-12-2008, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

Can someone shed some light on this...
I am pretty sure I heard that Pentax was coming out with their own TC converter and that the electronics would be completely compatible with all current lenses, Although My Tamron TC 1.4 works perfectly with my HSM lenses.

I don't remember where I saw this at.

There is a TC mentioned on the Pentax lens roadmap that came out a while ago.. sorry I don't have any link to it but I'm sure someone des

jgredline · 03-12-2008, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by palmor

There is a TC mentioned on the Pentax lens roadmap that came out a while ago.. sorry I don't have any link to it but I'm sure someone des

Thats where I saw it. I will look for it.

Tingchaleun · 03-12-2008, 11:17 AM

I want to get one of these, but i live in Canada. I can't find a place that sells them. and if i do, it is located in the states and they won't ship it here. Does anybody know where i can buy one (Toronto)?

Bramela · 03-12-2008, 02:48 PM

Further to Rormeister's query regarding putinng Tamron 1.4 with Sigma 17-70
I snapped a couple from my front patio at my front door this morning for you.
Dont mind subject matter and it was before full sun was up but I think it gives a good impression.
I would throughly recommend the set up, seems to work well for me.
Both shots taken at 70mm.
1 . Taken without t/c 125th/F8 ISO400
2. Taken with t/c 125th/F6.5 ISO400

rormeister · 03-12-2008, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Bramela

Further to Rormeister's query regarding putinng Tamron 1.4 with Sigma 17-70

Thanks Bruce, I appreciate the samples. TCA (TeleConverter Addiction) here I come. Problem is, I guess there aren't too many in captivity. The results are better than expected.

falconeye · 03-12-2008, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by palmor

Unfortunately none the current TC's out there transmit the correct focal length

Is this a confirmed fact?

Couldn't it be that Tamron when adding support for SDM to their TC (see the two little contacts in the inner part of the mount?) added the appropriate focus length multiplier as well? I mean, SDM and SR were introduced simultaneously, with the K10D. And a TC contains a micro chip...

@jgredline: Could you please confirm that the EXIF of pictures shot with the TC are the same as EXIF shot without, i.e., same focal length and same 35mm equivalent focal length?

EDIT:
Sorry, looked it up myself from the two samples put by Bramela above: both say 70mm. Same for EXIFs in initial post of jgredline.

03-12-2008, 05:11 AM	#127
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Soligor We have discussed Tamron, Kenko, Sigma and Pentax Converters here. What about the Soligor AF Telekonverter 1,7xC/D4 DG für Pentax ( https://secure.soligor.com/index.php?id=5&backPID=246&tt_products=6838) Does anybody have heard about them? They are recommended by a German Pentax dealer with a good reputation.

03-12-2008, 04:48 PM	#135
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by palmor Unfortunately none the current TC's out there transmit the correct focal length Is this a confirmed fact? Couldn't it be that Tamron when adding support for SDM to their TC (see the two little contacts in the inner part of the mount?) added the appropriate focus length multiplier as well? I mean, SDM and SR were introduced simultaneously, with the K10D. And a TC contains a micro chip... @jgredline: Could you please confirm that the EXIF of pictures shot with the TC are the same as EXIF shot without, i.e., same focal length and same 35mm equivalent focal length? EDIT: Sorry, looked it up myself from the two samples put by Bramela above: both say 70mm. Same for EXIFs in initial post of jgredline. Last edited by falconeye; 03-12-2008 at 04:55 PM.

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03-11-2008, 02:08 PM	#121
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I had a look on Arlington Camera ... and there doesn't appear to be one for the Pentax mouynt available anymore ... booo. I'll have a look at the other links. Although ... they have a lot of snap-on lense caps cheap though (heaps of different sizes) ... I like the way their lens caps work ... much better than Pentax ones.

03-11-2008, 03:19 PM	#122
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	BTW, after about three weeks from my query, Tamron Europe answered. They just told me that Tamron has stopped manufacturing this TC (1.4x) already three years ago. So do as I did and try to find one of the last ones out there ( if you want it, that is )

03-11-2008, 03:34 PM	#123
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I am wanting one ... Cord Camera seems to be out ... I am awaiting a reply from Roberts Imaging ( as I am hoping they will ship overseas if possible) ... if they can ... I will get one from there. I am really wanting to try this with my Tamron 90mm Macro lens at least ... and any future lenses I may get. Even with my cheapy Pentax 75-300mm just for extra reach on a tripod as well.

03-11-2008, 03:41 PM	#124
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Originally posted by Mechan1k I am wanting one ... Cord Camera seems to be out ... I am awaiting a reply from Roberts Imaging ( as I am hoping they will ship overseas if possible) ... if they can ... I will get one from there. I am really wanting to try this with my Tamron 90mm Macro lens at least ... and any future lenses I may get. Even with my cheapy Pentax 75-300mm just for extra reach on a tripod as well. Originally I was thinking to buy this TC "some day later" when I would acquire my self tele lense(s), but after getting to know these were really scarce, I decided to try to get it asap. Besides, after seeing it would work even in my Tamron 18-250 (in good light), and of cource in my DA*16-50 and Sigma 70 f/2.8, I thought I had use for it now!

03-11-2008, 04:59 PM	#125
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	I tell ya what. If you go back and read all these posts in this thread, I am so happy to have mine...I am using it more and more and now with day light savings in effect, I am sure I will be using it more and more...IF you can find one, get it...I have also heard that Pentax is coming out with a new TC as well....

03-12-2008, 04:56 AM	#126
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	My 2 cent worth of three comments... - Typically, AF and TC work together up to (1.4x & f/4) and (2.0x & f/2.8). - Kenko vs. Tamron. What if the Tamron transmitted focal-length x1.4 to the body where Kenko only transmits focal-length x1? So with Tamron, SR would wirk while with Kenko it wouldn't. Would explain all findings, incl. why cranking up ISO helped (reduced shutter blur). What EXIF (focal-length) readings does the Tamron give? - This thread has dried out any remaining supply of Tamron TC

03-12-2008, 05:38 AM	#128
palmor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 798	Originally posted by falconeye My 2 cent worth of three comments... - Kenko vs. Tamron. What if the Tamron transmitted focal-length x1.4 to the body where Kenko only transmits focal-length x1? So with Tamron, SR would wirk while with Kenko it wouldn't. Would explain all findings, incl. why cranking up ISO helped (reduced shutter blur). What EXIF (focal-length) readings does the Tamron give? Unfortunately none the current TC's out there transmit the correct focal length (so the camera never knows about them). People have been asking Pentax ever since the K10 came out to allow the user to override the focal length setting in the camera (like for manual lenses), but they haven't John

03-12-2008, 09:14 AM	#129
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Can someone shed some light on this... I am pretty sure I heard that Pentax was coming out with their own TC converter and that the electronics would be completely compatible with all current lenses, Although My Tamron TC 1.4 works perfectly with my HSM lenses. I don't remember where I saw this at.

03-12-2008, 09:17 AM	#130
palmor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 798	Originally posted by jgredline Can someone shed some light on this... I am pretty sure I heard that Pentax was coming out with their own TC converter and that the electronics would be completely compatible with all current lenses, Although My Tamron TC 1.4 works perfectly with my HSM lenses. I don't remember where I saw this at. There is a TC mentioned on the Pentax lens roadmap that came out a while ago.. sorry I don't have any link to it but I'm sure someone des

03-12-2008, 09:41 AM	#131
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by palmor There is a TC mentioned on the Pentax lens roadmap that came out a while ago.. sorry I don't have any link to it but I'm sure someone des Thats where I saw it. I will look for it.

03-12-2008, 11:17 AM	#132
Tingchaleun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 166	I want to get one of these, but i live in Canada. I can't find a place that sells them. and if i do, it is located in the states and they won't ship it here. Does anybody know where i can buy one (Toronto)?

03-12-2008, 03:14 PM	#134
rormeister Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 626	Originally posted by Bramela Further to Rormeister's query regarding putinng Tamron 1.4 with Sigma 17-70 Thanks Bruce, I appreciate the samples. TCA (TeleConverter Addiction) here I come. Problem is, I guess there aren't too many in captivity. The results are better than expected.