Third party Teleconverter

Sony717 · 24th June 2003

just check with JOHN316 and CP.

for Sony717 58mm :

Vitacon 2x = $120
Vitacon 0.5 wide = $120
kenko 1.5x = $150

anyone tried these? good ?

Sony telecon = $350

price is rough estimate, didnt bargain, the regulars should get cheaper.

majere2sg · 24th June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Sony717
just check with JOHN316 and CP.

for Sony717 58mm :

Vitacon 2x = $120
Vitacon 0.5 wide = $120
kenko 1.5x = $150

anyone tried these? good ?

Sony telecon = $350

price is rough estimate, didnt bargain, the regulars should get cheaper.

I have the vitacon 2x. The quality is not as good as the Sony one. Vignetting can be seen unless you does a full zoom. If you are interested in comparing the vitacon and sony telephoto, I might be free this weekend to let you test out them.

Winston · 24th June 2003

Had a Vitacon 0.5x Wide Angle Converter.

It does produce vignetting at the widest end. Have to zoom in a little to eliminate it.

Even when the vignetting is eliminated by zooming it.

I noticed from the shot I took, the 2 sides of the image (left and right) there is some distortion and the buildings do not look as sharp as the ones in the centre of the image.

Overall it is a budget Wide Angle, and I strongly suggest you bring your camera and MS, fit on the converters you want to buy, take some shots, and go back and review the shots on your PC, before deciding.

If you have a laptop you can bring to the shop, download the images there and see the vignetting, distortions...etc for yourself to see if it really mattars to you.

To some of us, a slight distortion is acceptable for the price they are paying, to others any thing less than perfect is a no-no.

I do know SONY's converters both tele and wide angle have very good reviews, though they are on the expensive side.

hanoman · 24th June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Sony717
just check with JOHN316 and CP.

for Sony717 58mm :

Vitacon 2x = $120
Vitacon 0.5 wide = $120
kenko 1.5x = $150

anyone tried these? good ?

Sony telecon = $350

price is rough estimate, didnt bargain, the regulars should get cheaper.

I owned Vitacon 2x TC 58mm for my Canon G3. Bought it from AP, cheaper than your price. But I am kinda dissapointed, the zoom is not even reach 2x. Maybe around 1.5x

cheers

horizoner · 25th June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Sony717
just check with JOHN316 and CP.

for Sony717 58mm :

Vitacon 2x = $120
Vitacon 0.5 wide = $120
kenko 1.5x = $150

anyone tried these? good ?

Sony telecon = $350

price is rough estimate, didnt bargain, the regulars should get cheaper.

just bought 58mm vitacon 2x from JSL in SLS for $95. check it out.

Sony717 · 25th June 2003

precisely...I knew regulars could get cheaper.

horizoner · 25th June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Sony717
precisely...I knew regulars could get cheaper.

tat's my first time there. just told him that the quoted $120 is way above my budget. He asked me to quote and I gave $90.
settled on $95.

ermm .. this method work well most of the time

horizoner · 27th June 2003

went to PP yesterday and saw a "3X Professional TC lens" .. black in colour at Worldwide. The guy quoted me $180++

anyone has this or heard of it b4?

toddy · 30th June 2003

i have been using olympus TCON-14B & WCON-08B. Happy with the image. but just wondering how it is compare to the sony's? anybody have tried?

Sony717 · 30th June 2003

all these days I have been looking around
found these:

1) Olympus TCON17 but 52mm meaning vignetting
2) 3X Professional TC lens (horizoner) actually a 46mm means lagi more vignetting, must ZOOM all the way.
3) Canon telecon 58mm 1.7x but not very happy with the effects.

Canon Wideangle 58mm also a disappointment....not meaning the quality but the price to pay for just getting that little amount of effect.

toddy · 30th June 2003

the olympus TCON-14B & WCON-08B are both 62mm . They are actually mean for E10/20. With a step-down ring 62-58mm, both can also used for the 717. I am just wondering if both of this can be comparable to the sony's orginal.

Sony717 · 30th June 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by toddy
the olympus TCON-14B & WCON-08B are both 62mm . They are actually mean for E10/20. With a step-down ring 62-58mm, both can also used for the 717. I am just wondering if both of this can be comparable to the sony's orginal.

hmmm.....62mm can consider,,,,,big is better small.
how much huh?

toddy · 30th June 2003

it should be about $350 each. i got mine as package with my E10 -second hand. i think it is still cheaper then the sony. Anyway think of getting the sony one, but will it be better???????

Sony717 · 30th June 2003

sony one also around that price range.....$350 plus minus

majere2sg · 30th June 2003

The sony one is excellent, you won't regret getting it except that it is rather heavy.

toddy · 1st July 2003

Can anyone tell me the actual price for sony's TC & WA lens? I don't seems to be able to find it at CP or AP.

thanks

majere2sg · 1st July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by toddy
Can anyone tell me the actual price for sony's TC & WA lens? I don't seems to be able to find it at CP or AP.

thanks

I bought the VCL-HGD1758 telephoto convertor from CP at $353. I was e-quoted the VCL-MHG07A wide angle convertor at around $180 from CP too if I am not wrong.

toddy · 1st July 2003

thanks majere2sg.

will get it once have enough $$$$$. LOL

horizoner · 1st July 2003

has anyone tried the Nikon 1.5x convertor? quality is good and cost about $250. Should have no problem getting it at $210++ .

I only favour 2X convertor ... too bad!

Madnezz · 1st July 2003

I bought my Sony TC at $340 at CP 2 weeks back.
Never ask for the price of the Wide Angle.

24th June 2003	#1
Sony717 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: sg Posts: 96	Third party Teleconverter just check with JOHN316 and CP. for Sony717 58mm : Vitacon 2x = $120 Vitacon 0.5 wide = $120 kenko 1.5x = $150 anyone tried these? good ? Sony telecon = $350 price is rough estimate, didnt bargain, the regulars should get cheaper. Last edited by Sony717; 24th June 2003 at 10:46 AM.

30th June 2003	#15
majere2sg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore (SengKang) Posts: 2,992	The sony one is excellent, you won't regret getting it except that it is rather heavy. __________________ -Express yourself not in words- Majere2sg's Digital Photography

24th June 2003	#3
Winston Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 663	Had a Vitacon 0.5x Wide Angle Converter. It does produce vignetting at the widest end. Have to zoom in a little to eliminate it. Even when the vignetting is eliminated by zooming it. I noticed from the shot I took, the 2 sides of the image (left and right) there is some distortion and the buildings do not look as sharp as the ones in the centre of the image. Overall it is a budget Wide Angle, and I strongly suggest you bring your camera and MS, fit on the converters you want to buy, take some shots, and go back and review the shots on your PC, before deciding. If you have a laptop you can bring to the shop, download the images there and see the vignetting, distortions...etc for yourself to see if it really mattars to you. To some of us, a slight distortion is acceptable for the price they are paying, to others any thing less than perfect is a no-no. I do know SONY's converters both tele and wide angle have very good reviews, though they are on the expensive side.

25th June 2003	#6
Sony717 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: sg Posts: 96	precisely...I knew regulars could get cheaper.

27th June 2003	#8
horizoner Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 431	went to PP yesterday and saw a "3X Professional TC lens" .. black in colour at Worldwide. The guy quoted me $180++ anyone has this or heard of it b4?

30th June 2003	#9
toddy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Balestier Posts: 195	i have been using olympus TCON-14B & WCON-08B. Happy with the image. but just wondering how it is compare to the sony's? anybody have tried?

1st July 2003	#16
toddy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Balestier Posts: 195	Can anyone tell me the actual price for sony's TC & WA lens? I don't seems to be able to find it at CP or AP. thanks

1st July 2003	#20
Madnezz Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bt Panjang Posts: 62	I bought my Sony TC at $340 at CP 2 weeks back. Never ask for the price of the Wide Angle.