Re: 2X teleconverter and 35 fl lens?

[T3D Greg Erker <erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Ferwerda tells us a 70 mm taking lens is best for projected 35 mm format
>pairs.  However, unless you want to use a 35-70 zoom, with its attendant
>problems, you're kind of stuck.  So is there a 2x teleextender which is
>appropriate for one of the good common 35 m focla length lenses?
>
>John B

  A 1.4x TC and a 50 mm lens might be a better combo.
Good quality 50's aren't expensive and 1.4 TC's aren't
really common, but supposedly even a 4 element one
is good enough.

  Plus if you start with a f1.4 lens you still have
an f2 @ 70 mm which is nice for focusing.

Greg E.



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