what kind of a 1.5 teleconventer

jon pafford · 01-17-2008, 07:37 PM

i have k100d super and a tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di lens. I am looking at kenko 1.5and tamron 1.4 teleconventers. does anyone have pictures or experence with thse teleconventer?

WMBP · 01-17-2008, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by jon pafford

i have k100d super and a tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di lens. I am looking at kenko 1.5and tamron 1.4 teleconventers. does anyone have pictures or experence with thse teleconventer?

With a Tamron lens, I'd suggest using a Tamron 1.4x teleconverter.

I do know that if you have Sigma lenses, Sigma states quite clearly that you've got to use Sigma's teleconverters.

As for examples of photos, here's a link to a couple that I took the other day: K10D + Tamron 75-300 f/4-5.6 with Tamron 1.4x teleconverter, at full zoom (300mm on the lens = 420 effective).

Will

palmor · 01-18-2008, 06:50 AM

I'm pretty sure that the Tamron and Kenko converts are actually the same (I don't remember who makes it for the other).

As far as the Sigma TC's I'm pretty sure its the other way around.. that you have to be VERY careful when using Sigma TC's on non sigma lenses because the front element sticks out and could actually touch the rear element of your lens damaging both. Even some sigma lenses are not compatible with Sigma TC's (they have a list on their website).

Oh, I have the Kenko TC and although I haven't used it much it seems OK. I use it with a Tokina 400mm AT-X f/5.6.. here is an example:

Pentax K10D ,Tokina 400mm f/5.6 AT-X
1/500s f/6.7 at 600.0mm iso400 (with Kenko 1.5x TC)

and some more..
IMGP9320.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9321.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9326.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9327.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9328.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com

RiceHigh · 01-18-2008, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by jon pafford

i have k100d super and a tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di lens. I am looking at kenko 1.5and tamron 1.4 teleconventers. does anyone have pictures or experence with thse teleconventer?

"Tamron" 1.4/1.5X are just Kenko OEM products and just there is no big difference in quality and use.

Regarding the optical quality, I think they are *okay* but still falls behind the real best Pentax optics.

For more detailed info, here are my subjective review and ratings made on a few of the Kenko and Tamron teleconvertors (and a dozen of original Pentax lenses as well):-

RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: RiceHigh's Subjective Ratings on Pentax Lenses on Pentax DSLRs

RiceHigh · 01-18-2008, 06:59 AM

Nice photo! But if the right hand of the eagle haven't been cropped, it would be perfect!

Originally posted by palmor

I'm pretty sure that the Tamron and Kenko converts are actually the same (I don't remember who makes it for the other).

As far as the Sigma TC's I'm pretty sure its the other way around.. that you have to be VERY careful when using Sigma TC's on non sigma lenses because the front element sticks out and could actually touch the rear element of your lens damaging both. Even some sigma lenses are not compatible with Sigma TC's (they have a list on their website).

Oh, I have the Kenko TC and although I haven't used it much it seems OK. I use it with a Tokina 400mm AT-X f/5.6.. here is an example:

Pentax K10D ,Tokina 400mm f/5.6 AT-X
1/500s f/6.7 at 600.0mm iso400 (with Kenko 1.5x TC)

and some more..
IMGP9320.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9321.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9326.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9327.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com
IMGP9328.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com

palmor · 01-18-2008, 07:06 AM

Thanks for the comment! yeah I agree but I'll take it

. I was actually taking a photo of something completely different I turned around and there was this eagle flying right towards me. I actually wish I didn't have the TC on the camera at that point because I would have gotten the entire bird in plus I'm sure I could have gotten off a few more shots (a 1.4x TC on a 5.6 lens makes AF a little bit slow).

Thanks again
John

Originally posted by RiceHigh

Nice photo! But if the right hand of the eagle haven't been cropped, it would be perfect!

01-17-2008, 07:37 PM	#1
jon pafford Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: houston texas Photos: Albums Posts: 80	what kind of a 1.5 teleconventer i have k100d super and a tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di lens. I am looking at kenko 1.5and tamron 1.4 teleconventers. does anyone have pictures or experence with thse teleconventer?

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01-17-2008, 07:52 PM	#2
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	Originally posted by jon pafford i have k100d super and a tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di lens. I am looking at kenko 1.5and tamron 1.4 teleconventers. does anyone have pictures or experence with thse teleconventer? With a Tamron lens, I'd suggest using a Tamron 1.4x teleconverter. I do know that if you have Sigma lenses, Sigma states quite clearly that you've got to use Sigma's teleconverters. As for examples of photos, here's a link to a couple that I took the other day: K10D + Tamron 75-300 f/4-5.6 with Tamron 1.4x teleconverter, at full zoom (300mm on the lens = 420 effective). Will

01-18-2008, 06:50 AM	#3
palmor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 798	I'm pretty sure that the Tamron and Kenko converts are actually the same (I don't remember who makes it for the other). As far as the Sigma TC's I'm pretty sure its the other way around.. that you have to be VERY careful when using Sigma TC's on non sigma lenses because the front element sticks out and could actually touch the rear element of your lens damaging both. Even some sigma lenses are not compatible with Sigma TC's (they have a list on their website). Oh, I have the Kenko TC and although I haven't used it much it seems OK. I use it with a Tokina 400mm AT-X f/5.6.. here is an example: Pentax K10D ,Tokina 400mm f/5.6 AT-X 1/500s f/6.7 at 600.0mm iso400 (with Kenko 1.5x TC) and some more.. IMGP9320.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9321.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9326.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9327.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9328.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com

01-18-2008, 06:58 AM	#4
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Originally posted by jon pafford i have k100d super and a tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di lens. I am looking at kenko 1.5and tamron 1.4 teleconventers. does anyone have pictures or experence with thse teleconventer? "Tamron" 1.4/1.5X are just Kenko OEM products and just there is no big difference in quality and use. Regarding the optical quality, I think they are okay but still falls behind the real best Pentax optics. For more detailed info, here are my subjective review and ratings made on a few of the Kenko and Tamron teleconvertors (and a dozen of original Pentax lenses as well):- RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: RiceHigh's Subjective Ratings on Pentax Lenses on Pentax DSLRs

01-18-2008, 06:59 AM	#5
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	Nice photo! But if the right hand of the eagle haven't been cropped, it would be perfect! Originally posted by palmor I'm pretty sure that the Tamron and Kenko converts are actually the same (I don't remember who makes it for the other). As far as the Sigma TC's I'm pretty sure its the other way around.. that you have to be VERY careful when using Sigma TC's on non sigma lenses because the front element sticks out and could actually touch the rear element of your lens damaging both. Even some sigma lenses are not compatible with Sigma TC's (they have a list on their website). Oh, I have the Kenko TC and although I haven't used it much it seems OK. I use it with a Tokina 400mm AT-X f/5.6.. here is an example: Pentax K10D ,Tokina 400mm f/5.6 AT-X 1/500s f/6.7 at 600.0mm iso400 (with Kenko 1.5x TC) and some more.. IMGP9320.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9321.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9326.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9327.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com IMGP9328.jpg photo - palmor photos at pbase.com

01-18-2008, 07:06 AM	#6
palmor Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 798	Thanks for the comment! yeah I agree but I'll take it . I was actually taking a photo of something completely different I turned around and there was this eagle flying right towards me. I actually wish I didn't have the TC on the camera at that point because I would have gotten the entire bird in plus I'm sure I could have gotten off a few more shots (a 1.4x TC on a 5.6 lens makes AF a little bit slow). Thanks again John Originally posted by RiceHigh Nice photo! But if the right hand of the eagle haven't been cropped, it would be perfect!