Macro I spied with my eye - a Tele converter on ebay

I spied with my eye - a Tele converter on ebay · 07:38 PM

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Well I was surfing Ebay , and I spied a reasonably priced Tele converter ..

@ Vivitar MC 75-205 F/3.5-4.5 2x Matched Multiplier ( To be exact ) ...

I liked the design of it , and thought , hmmmmm . Wonder if it will work with the Tamron SP 90mm BBAR ?

Problem with the Tamron being that bright little spot in the middle of the image ( reflection from Censor to back of lens ) ..

Still early day , but thought I would take it for a spin before going to the dentist for a filling ... ( Ouch ) About an hour and a half from now ...

Now I wanted to try photographing these nice shinny flies , but they are simply too fast .

What I noticed today , was all these spiders .. Wow , obviously waiting for a fly to get close enough to be made a meal of .

Last few days have been gale force wind conditions , and today is relatively calm in comparison .. So the spiders were out in force ..

And here is a normal fly for scale : Yes those are small flowers ...

**rod_grant** · 10-07-2014, 07:58 PM

Well shot.

esrandall · 10-07-2014, 08:06 PM

These are great -- thanks for sharing them

RAART · 10-07-2014, 09:35 PM

I put my Tamron lens on sale just in regards of that blue spot but now I have to reconsider this since that converter helps with this. Can you please elaborate if the converter supports "A" setting (automatic aperture)? Thanks.

old4570 · 10-07-2014, 10:24 PM

No to A ... sorry

I did buy a Pentax converter ( 2x ) that supports A , still waiting on that one ..
I need to test with more light and take the aperture right down as far as it will go , and see if the problem is solved ..

Vivitar MC 2X Teleconverter Lens for Pentax PK Mount SLR Cameras | eBay

So far looking promising , unfortunately right now the right side of my face is numb , and half my tongue ( Back from the dentist )
I think I need a lie down !

RAART · 10-07-2014, 10:50 PM

Thanks for letting me know... I hope that you will post the results whenever you will get the Pentax-A converter. Curious if the blue spot will be remedied.

old4570 · 10-07-2014, 11:07 PM

My lens ( Tamron SP 90 BBAR ) has no A setting ..
But yes if I find a Tele converter that the SP 90 BBAR likes , I will make a post , if not update the Lens Review to such an effect ...

RAART · 10-07-2014, 11:15 PM

I guess it is older model than mine but should be optically identical. I have SP 90mm 2.5 (52BB) with A setting as long as I put PK-A adaptall-2 adapter... What I did not try it is with included original extension tube (1:2 - 1:1) if blue spot occurs but I like the idea with 2x converter just in regards of working distance.

old4570 · 10-08-2014, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by RAART

I guess it is older model than mine but should be optically identical. I have SP 90mm 2.5 (52BB) with A setting as long as I put PK-A adaptall-2 adapter... What I did not try it is with included original extension tube (1:2 - 1:1) if blue spot occurs but I like the idea with 2x converter just in regards of working distance.

Yes the work distance is excellent , plenty of magnification without the need for getting closer ..

The Fly picture shows me the potential :

MarkJerling · 10-08-2014, 02:49 AM

Very nice work!

**roberrl** · 10-12-2014, 08:14 AM

Many thanks for this. I too have the Tamron 90mm and the blue spot which was rather a disappointment. I also acquired the Adaptall 2x convertor but never thought to put them together. No chance for an exhaustive test yet but a quick check shows the spot has gone. And the greater distance means the bugs are less likely to fly off.
Worth joining the forum for this alone.

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10-08-2014, 12:39 AM	#9
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Yes Originally posted by RAART I guess it is older model than mine but should be optically identical. I have SP 90mm 2.5 (52BB) with A setting as long as I put PK-A adaptall-2 adapter... What I did not try it is with included original extension tube (1:2 - 1:1) if blue spot occurs but I like the idea with 2x converter just in regards of working distance. Yes the work distance is excellent , plenty of magnification without the need for getting closer .. The Fly picture shows me the potential :

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rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Well shot.

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esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	These are great -- thanks for sharing them

10-07-2014, 09:35 PM	#4
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	I put my Tamron lens on sale just in regards of that blue spot but now I have to reconsider this since that converter helps with this. Can you please elaborate if the converter supports "A" setting (automatic aperture)? Thanks.

10-07-2014, 10:24 PM	#5
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	No to A ... sorry I did buy a Pentax converter ( 2x ) that supports A , still waiting on that one .. I need to test with more light and take the aperture right down as far as it will go , and see if the problem is solved .. Vivitar MC 2X Teleconverter Lens for Pentax PK Mount SLR Cameras \| eBay So far looking promising , unfortunately right now the right side of my face is numb , and half my tongue ( Back from the dentist ) I think I need a lie down !

10-07-2014, 10:50 PM	#6
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	Thanks for letting me know... I hope that you will post the results whenever you will get the Pentax-A converter. Curious if the blue spot will be remedied.

10-07-2014, 11:07 PM	#7
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	My lens ( Tamron SP 90 BBAR ) has no A setting .. But yes if I find a Tele converter that the SP 90 BBAR likes , I will make a post , if not update the Lens Review to such an effect ...

10-07-2014, 11:15 PM	#8
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	I guess it is older model than mine but should be optically identical. I have SP 90mm 2.5 (52BB) with A setting as long as I put PK-A adaptall-2 adapter... What I did not try it is with included original extension tube (1:2 - 1:1) if blue spot occurs but I like the idea with 2x converter just in regards of working distance.

10-08-2014, 02:49 AM	#10
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Very nice work!

10-12-2014, 08:14 AM	#11
roberrl Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	Many thanks for this. I too have the Tamron 90mm and the blue spot which was rather a disappointment. I also acquired the Adaptall 2x convertor but never thought to put them together. No chance for an exhaustive test yet but a quick check shows the spot has gone. And the greater distance means the bugs are less likely to fly off. Worth joining the forum for this alone.