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pcarfan · 04-26-2009, 09:34 AM

I know it's bordering on blasphemy, but TC's work well with sharp fast lenses, as there is image degradation and loss of light, so I argue, what better candidate than the FA77.....

So how does it do as a ~105/2.5 (1.4TC) or as a ~150/3.6 (2TC)....

Thanks.

Bart · 04-26-2009, 12:11 PM

I did once. Just because I was curious.
I have a 1,7TC though and 77 * 1,7 is around 131mm where I have a better alternative.
If you want, I can try some more examples but it would take a while: it's already Sunday evening here. Working days ahead.

Adnan EROL · 04-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Good idea, I have Kenko Pz/AF 2x TC.
I can't share any images since I haven't take a shot yet. But I have just put both of them on my ZX-L now, and AF works stepwise to my surprise.

pcarfan · 04-26-2009, 12:51 PM

I am not looking to see the actual shots, but rather was interested in just opinions form anyone who had tried it. So, don't bother doing a test....I have al old not in so good of a shape takumar 2X TC, and a newer bower AF 2X TC in the mail, just wanted to ask before testing.

I'll try some shots with the old takumar 2X TC and see for myself.

Last edited by pcarfan; 04-26-2009 at 12:57 PM.

Marc Sabatella · 04-26-2009, 05:17 PM

I have the Kenko 1.5 TC (SHQ version). I've tried it with my DA70 and am not impressed - clearly not as good as my M100/2.8. Same with my M135 compared to my M200, or A50/1.7 compared to my DA70. I also saw shots posted on dpreview a couple of years back with the FA77 that were similarly uninspiring. Maybe if you stop down far enough it might get sort of OK, but that hardly seems worth it - the DA50-200 ends up being just as fast and better IQ by then.

pcarfan · 04-27-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

I have the Kenko 1.5 TC (SHQ version). I've tried it with my DA70 and am not impressed - clearly not as good as my M100/2.8. Same with my M135 comapred to my M200, or A50/1.7 comapred to my DA70. I also saw shots psoted on dpreview a couple of years back wiht the FA77 that were similarly uninspiring. Maybe if you stop down far enough it might get sort of OK, but that hardly seems worth it - the DA50-200 ends up being just as fast and better IQ by then.

Marc,

Thank you, I appreciate it.

04-26-2009, 09:34 AM	#1
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Anyone used their FA77 with a TC. I know it's bordering on blasphemy, but TC's work well with sharp fast lenses, as there is image degradation and loss of light, so I argue, what better candidate than the FA77..... So how does it do as a ~105/2.5 (1.4TC) or as a ~150/3.6 (2TC).... Thanks.

04-26-2009, 05:17 PM	#5
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	I have the Kenko 1.5 TC (SHQ version). I've tried it with my DA70 and am not impressed - clearly not as good as my M100/2.8. Same with my M135 compared to my M200, or A50/1.7 compared to my DA70. I also saw shots posted on dpreview a couple of years back with the FA77 that were similarly uninspiring. Maybe if you stop down far enough it might get sort of OK, but that hardly seems worth it - the DA50-200 ends up being just as fast and better IQ by then. Last edited by Marc Sabatella; 04-27-2009 at 08:26 PM.

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04-26-2009, 12:11 PM	#2
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	I did once. Just because I was curious. I have a 1,7TC though and 77 * 1,7 is around 131mm where I have a better alternative. If you want, I can try some more examples but it would take a while: it's already Sunday evening here. Working days ahead.

04-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
Adnan EROL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 120	Good idea, I have Kenko Pz/AF 2x TC. I can't share any images since I haven't take a shot yet. But I have just put both of them on my ZX-L now, and AF works stepwise to my surprise.

04-26-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	I am not looking to see the actual shots, but rather was interested in just opinions form anyone who had tried it. So, don't bother doing a test....I have al old not in so good of a shape takumar 2X TC, and a newer bower AF 2X TC in the mail, just wanted to ask before testing. I'll try some shots with the old takumar 2X TC and see for myself. Last edited by pcarfan; 04-26-2009 at 12:57 PM.

04-27-2009, 06:14 PM	#6
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I have the Kenko 1.5 TC (SHQ version). I've tried it with my DA70 and am not impressed - clearly not as good as my M100/2.8. Same with my M135 comapred to my M200, or A50/1.7 comapred to my DA70. I also saw shots psoted on dpreview a couple of years back wiht the FA77 that were similarly uninspiring. Maybe if you stop down far enough it might get sort of OK, but that hardly seems worth it - the DA50-200 ends up being just as fast and better IQ by then. Marc, Thank you, I appreciate it.

Anyone used their FA77 with a TC.

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