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Old April 11th, 2004, 08:05 PM   #1
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Telephoto lens question

I'm looking to get the Century Optics 2.0x Tele-Converter lens for my GL2. What are the pros and cons of screw mount versus bayonet mount?
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Old April 11th, 2004, 09:56 PM   #2
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correct me if i am wrong but...

bayonet mount gets the lens on and off much faster (think of your lens hood) and ive been told it is much tighter
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Old April 12th, 2004, 12:01 AM   #3
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Jerry, you got that right! I've ben thinking of a type of interim bayonet 58 thread that would adapt the thread part into a bayonet .. only a thought.

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Old April 12th, 2004, 03:04 PM   #4
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Bayonet vs Screw-On Mounts

I too am pondering this question. Does the GL2 accept a bayonet mount? Does the GL2 need an adapter to use the bayonet mount?
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Old April 14th, 2004, 04:43 AM   #5
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No adapter needed for the GL2, the Century optics 2 x Converter fits directly on, you don't even have to remove any filters you may have on first.
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Old April 15th, 2004, 09:22 AM   #6
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Btw, has anyone found a cheep price for it? (BHphotovideo.com: $399 for DS-20TC-58K 2.0x)
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Old April 16th, 2004, 02:10 AM   #7
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Zotz digital might be cheaper......................
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