Any gotchas using Step-down adapters? at DVinfo.net

Matt Vanecek · September 7th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Hi,
I'm considering getting the Raynox DCR2020 2.2x teleconverter, with a 72->62 step down adapter. The Century 1.6x lens is quite a bit out of my price range. Would the results of using an adapter ring with the smaller lens thread be acceptable? Would vignetting be a problem? Any things to look out for when stepping down to a smaller lens thread size?

Thanks,
Matt

Boyd Ostroff · September 7th, 2006, 12:36 PM

See the following. Evidently that lens will vignette even at full telephoto zoom. Unfortunately I think the Century is the only viable option if you want decent quality. I realize the other brands are cheaper, but that doesn't help much if the quality is unacceptable....

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=66234
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=58525
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=56484

Tom Hardwick · September 9th, 2006, 12:34 PM

I use a 72 > 67 mm to use my Canon C8 1.4x telephoto converter on my Z1 and all is well. I can't zoom back far but so what? I bought it to claw back the telephoto reach I lost after selling the VX2k.

tom.

September 7th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#1
Matt Vanecek Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 334	Any gotchas using Step-down adapters? Hi, I'm considering getting the Raynox DCR2020 2.2x teleconverter, with a 72->62 step down adapter. The Century 1.6x lens is quite a bit out of my price range. Would the results of using an adapter ring with the smaller lens thread be acceptable? Would vignetting be a problem? Any things to look out for when stepping down to a smaller lens thread size? Thanks, Matt

September 7th, 2006, 12:36 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	See the following. Evidently that lens will vignette even at full telephoto zoom. Unfortunately I think the Century is the only viable option if you want decent quality. I realize the other brands are cheaper, but that doesn't help much if the quality is unacceptable.... http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=66234 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=58525 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=56484

September 9th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I use a 72 > 67 mm to use my Canon C8 1.4x telephoto converter on my Z1 and all is well. I can't zoom back far but so what? I bought it to claw back the telephoto reach I lost after selling the VX2k. tom.