Kenko teleconverters - where to buy?

[Werewolf]

Looking for a Kenko Pro series 1.4 or 2. Anyone seen them in Sydney?

Anyone using them? Thoughts please? Supposedly equal to the Nikons but less than half the mulla.

[kipper]

You talking about the Kenko Teleplus Extension Tube Set?

If so, what coincidence. I'm just looking at them on a website now


Which leads me to my question. Has anybody used extension tubes and how good are they?

[Matt. K]

I think the Tamron Pro series might be a better buy. I have the 2X and am very satisified with it. Probably the same price as the kenko. The 2X was about $295 at Teds Camera Store. Good luck either way!

[birddog114]

I think the Tamron Pro series might be a better buy. I have the 2X and am very satisified with it. Probably the same price as the kenko. The 2X was about $295 at Teds Camera Store. Good luck either way!

The real story is Tamron is Kenko and Kenko is Tamron.

[Nicole]

Kipper i think Werewolf is referring to the teleconverters and not the extension tube set. Don't know anything myself about the Kenko Pro teleconverters.

But, I just picked up my Kenko extension tube kit this afternoon. Haven't had a chance to try out yet. I found the articles on the following website useful.

http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/closeup_extension_tubes_bellows.html
http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/closeup_diopters.html

[Werewolf]

Spot on Nicole! I've actually tracked some down on eBay via HK sellers. Unfortunately Poon only has the (lovely but expensive Nikons). The 1.4 and 2 Pro series go for almost the same price, roughly $220.00 a piece incl postage. Something I'll be looking into now that my eBay a/c has been un-suspended!!! Some jerk had accessed my a/c and was selling, believe it or not, Harley Davidsons under my name!!

[Nicole]

Harley Davidsons.....geez! Well I've heard that the 2x is not worth it. The loss in f stops and quality. But this is not from personal experience just from reading. Apparently the 1.4x is worthwhile. Something I might look into one day to go with the 80-400VR.

[Matt. K]

What kind of lens is a Harley Davidson?

[Matt. K]

Birddog
Thanks for the info
I didn't know that.

[birddog114]

Nicole,
Today at the clinic, we shoot the 80-400VR with TamronTC-2.0
I think few members experienced with it as Gary, Geoff and Onyx. (finally with the Tamron TC the 80-400 = 1200)
Hope to hear and see pics from them.

[Nicole]

Birddog, it will be interesting to see the results. Is AF still maintained?

[birddog114]

Birddog, it will be interesting to see the results. Is AF still maintained?

Oh yes and VR too!!!!!keep it quiet! don't let your hubby know what you're after? I knew his bank account is not recover yet!

[Nicole]

I have to be good now as I still haven't won tattslotto. BTW, I picked up my monopod today to take O/S. Tried it out with the 80-400VR and am pleased.

[fozzie]

Birddog,

Nicole,
Today at the clinic, we shoot the 80-400VR with TamronTC-2.0
I think few members experienced with it as Gary, Geoff and Onyx. (finally with the Tamron TC the 80-400 = 1200)
Hope to hear and see pics from them.

So what is approx. cost for Tamron TC-2.0 for 80-400VR and Tamron recommendation for 70-200VR?.


Cheers,

[birddog114]

So what is approx. cost for Tamron TC-2.0 for 80-400VR and Tamron recommendation for 70-200VR?.

Nicole,
I think Matt.K said it's around AU$295.00 at Teds Camera, I'm sure it works with 70-200VR

[gstark]

Birddog, it will be interesting to see the results. Is AF still maintained?

I've not yet looked at my yield, but yes it is, albeit s l o w l y.