TCON17 for s602z?

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Hi guys,

Was considering buying the above but wonder if it's fitted? btw any Adapter ring required? or does the package come with it? I had a 52 to 55mm step up ring though. Would appreciate some helpful replies. Thanks!

mpenza · 17th September 2003

I have the B300 (essentially the same as the TCON17) which works fine. The package comes with an adaptor for Olympus cameras which won't be useful on the 602Z.

zaxh81 · 17th September 2003

why issn't any one talking about the canon teleconverter which is 2.4times?
does it lose out on pic quality?

wacko · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by zaxh81

why issn't any one talking about the canon teleconverter which is 2.4times?
does it lose out on pic quality?

think it doesn't work very well with digicams with lenses larger than the Canon A40/60/70 ones. read that it vignets at full zoom on a G2, thus effectively quite useless.

mpenza · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by wacko

think it doesn't work very well with digicams with lenses larger than the Canon A40/60/70 ones. read that it vignets at full zoom on a G2, thus effectively quite useless.

the canon one also loses in terms of quality.

HeWolf · 17th September 2003

For the best in quality (and weight, and size, and $$), none other than Sony VCL-HGD1758. IMHO.

mpenza · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by HeWolf

For the best in quality (and weight, and size, and $$), none other than Sony VCL-HGD1758. IMHO.

it's probably good in quality but not really for weight, size and $$.....

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by mpenza

I have the B300 (essentially the same as the TCON17) which works fine. The package comes with an adaptor for Olympus cameras which won't be useful on the 602Z.

so does it need a adapter ring??? or it just fits into s602? and how bad is the vignetting? Thanks!

wacko · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by tokrot

so does it need a adapter ring??? or it just fits into s602? and how bad is the vignetting? Thanks!

602Z thread size is 55mm right? same as the tcon-17, so no need step ring. but the rear element does protrude out slightly from the tcon-17, so depending on your 602z front element position, you may or may not need a spacer ring. should be zero vignetting at full zoom for the 602Z.

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by wacko

602Z thread size is 55mm right? same as the tcon-17, so no need step ring. but the rear element does protrude out slightly from the tcon-17, so depending on your 602z front element position, you may or may not need a spacer ring. should be zero vignetting at full zoom for the 602Z.

Oh sorry, I just madde a mistake, the s602z is 55mm not 52mm as I have mentioned. I had a 55mm to 52mm instead.. Thanks for comments!

btw does this TCON17 come with any adapter ring or any stuff?

sorry for my ignorance, what do you mean by rear element being protruding???

dnka · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by tokrot

Oh sorry, I just madde a mistake, the s602z is 55mm not 52mm as I have mentioned. I had a 55mm to 52mm instead.. Thanks for comments!

btw does this TCON17 come with any adapter ring or any stuff?

the TCON17 does not come with any spacer ring. you'll have to get a 55-55mm adapter, either original fuji or 3rd party.

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by dnka

the TCON17 does not come with any spacer ring. you'll have to get a 55-55mm adapter, either original fuji or 3rd party.

From what I know, there's no 55-55mm adapter ring selling in SG! Where u all got it? Online purchase?

btw does it really need an adapter ring for TCON17 in use with S602z? Can we just screw the telepho lens into the barrel? I see there's a big hollow barrel for TCON17....

dnka · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by tokrot

From what I know, there's no 55-55mm adapter ring selling in SG! Where u all got it? Online purchase?

yeap... check out http://www.cameragear.com or http://www.2filters.com... got mine from the former.

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by dnka

yeap... check out http://www.cameragear.com or http://www.2filters.com... got mine from the former.

dnka,

need your advice on this question:

btw does it really need an adapter ring for TCON17 in use with S602z? Can we just screw the telepho lens into the barrel? I see there's a big hollow barrel for TCON17....

Thanks... btw the site you mentioned (http://www.cameragear.com/) just shipped within US...

sorry... is it adapter ring or tude you are talking abt? I am confused.. DO I need adapter ring or tude??

dnka · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by tokrot

dnka,

need your advice on this question:

btw does it really need an adapter ring for TCON17 in use with S602z? Can we just screw the telepho lens into the barrel? I see there's a big hollow barrel for TCON17....

YES you'll need an adapter ring as when you turn on the camera, the lens will be extended but not the screw threads...

Quote:

Thanks... btw the site you mentioned (http://www.cameragear.com/) just shipped within US...

they do alright... guess they must have lost quite a bit of business with that "not shipping outside US" statement there

wacko · 17th September 2003

the adaptor tube not available in singapore?

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by dnka

YES you'll need an adapter ring as when you turn on the camera, the lens will be extended but not the screw threads...
they do alright... guess they must have lost quite a bit of business with that "not shipping outside US" statement there

Thanks very much for the reply.. really appreciated it.. You mean I need a 55mm to 55mm adapter ring or Tude? can confirm pls before I place online order. Thanks!

Btw I still dun understand why need a ring or tude? since there's a hollow space inside barrel of the telepho lens?

dnka · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by tokrot

sorry... is it adapter ring or tude you are talking abt? I am confused.. DO I need adapter ring or tude??

oops

sorry for the confusion... its called an adapter tube or a spacer ring... juz make sure you get the one dedicated for s602z (55-55mm) if you intend to use TCON17.

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by wacko

the adaptor tube not available in singapore?

Ya I think so.. how do you connect your TCON17 with the S602?

S602z barrel ring + TCON17? possible?

tokrot · 17th September 2003

Originally Posted by dnka

oops sorry for the confusion... its called an adapter tube or a spacer ring... juz make sure you get the one dedicated for s602z (55-55mm) if you intend to use TCON17.

I heard u got a spare one.. intending for sale?

I can make good offer...

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