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General => General Discussion => Photography => Topic started by: iCardboardRobot on June 14, 2011, 12:52:07 AM

Title: Lens Advice
Post by: iCardboardRobot on June 14, 2011, 12:52:07 AM

Ok so i know that £120 ain't much for a 500mm lens so i dont expect it to be fantastic, but i wanted to ask you guys & gals what you thought of the following


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAMYANG-500mm-f-6-3-Mirror-Tele-Lens-CANON-/330462182384?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4cf114bbf0#ht_6958wt_1042 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAMYANG-500mm-f-6-3-Mirror-Tele-Lens-CANON-/330462182384?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4cf114bbf0#ht_6958wt_1042)


worth it ?


What about the like of the Kenko 1.4X Teleconverters ?


Cheers folks

Title: Re: Lens Advice
Post by: Dave on July 15, 2011, 02:42:47 AM

I have zero experience onthese type of lenses however from what I've read, mirror lens are not much good. In photography, you pretty much get what you pay for so don't skimp on the money when getting a lens.
 
As for the Kenko teleconverter's, I've had two but I never used them much. They only work with the higher end lenses and even then, theres a chance the lens will not autofocus. I hope this helps, albeit, slightly late!

Title: Re: Lens Advice
Post by: String on July 15, 2011, 11:20:04 AM

I think you better check to see if your camera can use it as it can only work with a t mount and manual focus only. Is the lens for your olympus camera or another kind.

Title: Re: Lens Advice
Post by: iCardboardRobot on July 26, 2011, 12:39:17 PM

Thanks for the advice folks, ive changed camera from the olympus, i now shoot with a Canon 1100D, which i can highly recommend !

Title: Re: Lens Advice
Post by: casper on July 26, 2011, 02:09:11 PM

Yep, Canon make a nice camera :)