Did you know that there is an option to significantly increase the focal length of your lens without a lifetime mortgage?Lovers of long focal lengths, I will tell you that the solution you were waiting for is the teleconvertor. An accessory that hooks between the camera and the lens and does magic. Yes, yes, magic, multiply the focal length of your lens, for example, this can make a 300 mm to 600 mm. Curiosity pits them against each other, doesn’t it? New possibilities open up before your eyes, don’t they?Well, that’s why I’m telling you;). Let’s look at this in detail.
Although I told you, the teleconvertor is a cylindrical camera consisting of several lenses that sits between the camera and the lens to increase the focal range, or whatever, to get closer to the scene. again when we talk about focal lengths or focal lengths, before we continue, you have no choice but to read this article. Now we can continue;). The teleconvertor is also known as duplicator, focal multiplier, expander, teleplus?And its mission is to multiply the focal length of your target, there are several powers, usually 1. 4x, 2x, that is, multiply the focal length of your target. lens by that number. If you have, for example, a 200 mm and connect a 1. 4x teleconvertor, it will become a 280 mm, a 400 mm if it is a 2x.
- Among the main advantages.
- In addition to increasing the focal length.
- We find doing it at a much lower price.
- It’s cheaper to buy a target with a shorter focal length and a duplicator than one with the focal length you can achieve with this set.
- On the other hand.
- A lower weight game will also be formed.
- Telephoto objatives can be very heavy.
- The option to duplicate is much lighter.
- It maintains the minimum focus distance.
- Which is a great advantage.
- Especially in macro photography.
- Which I will explain in more detail later about the macro and the teleconvertor.
There is magic but not miracles;) So should there be a disadvantage?Let’s look at them:
The first drawback is the loss of brightness. When you place a teleconvertor, you lose a pass of light (if it’s a 1. 4x) or two steps (with a 2x). This means that if you use, for example, a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5. 6, it will end with a maximum aperture of f/8 of/11 depending on whether you’re using a 1. 4x or a 2x.
Another drawback is loss of sharpness and decreased contrast. Keep in mind that you’re placing crystals in front of your lens. A lens that was built for a slightly more generic use than your lens, in the end it looks and notices much more. long distances In macro, it is less visible. This may not be an important factor for you and you’d rather go further even if you have quality along the way. For this we have many possibilities at our disposal ;). And if you think enlargement by zooming in or out can serve you the same way, I warn you that this is not the case. You can lose quality with the duplicator, but you will never get to the levels of making an extension trim in the editor;).
When searching for a teleconvertor, it’s important to make sure it’s compatible with the goal you want to pair it with. It should also be noted that duplicators sometimes cannot optimize the lens focus engine. Discover both before you buy one. The fact that they are of the same brand does not guarantee that the focus engine will work for you.
Another aspect to consider is the issue of quality. You put something in front of your lens, so if it’s a high-quality lens, where you’ve spent a lot of money to get the best quality, make sure the duplicator you’re buying is up to the task;).
You should also know that some manufacturers design their converters for a specific lens in order to minimize quality loss.
The first thing you can think about is how cool it is!I can have a great telephoto lens to photograph wildlife, birds or play paparazzi. Now we cannot forget the option of macrophotography teleconvertors. Why? Because without changing the minimum focus distance, as I mentioned earlier, the magnification of the subject increases, that is, its size can be doubled. Another aspect to consider is that the loss of quality in these cases is much less visible than with long distances, in addition they offer better quality than the reversal rings.
On the other hand, if you compare them with extension tubes, with these you lose less quality than with teleconvertors, however, you have to approach the error and it is not always possible or recommended;). You could say that these two accessories are compatible rather than comparable.
So far I have talked about optical duplicators, but there are also digital teleconvertors, especially for bridge and compact cameras, however, I must warn you that what they do is as an extension in the editor by cut. On your mobile phone you zoom in, it’s the same as if you enlarge a photo, it loses quality as you increase it, so you don’t need a duplicator;). Put one on, make it optical.
Although big brands like Canon or Nikon have their own teleconvertors, there are other brands like Kenko, Yonguno or Sigma that also manufacture compatible teleconvertors Don’t they have the same quality but often the pocket rules?Keep this in mind when buying. On Amazon you can find different brands and prices.
Here are some examples, but remember, make sure you buy one compatible with the lens you are going to attach it to.
And so far today’s article. I hope this has been useful to you and that you have discovered new photographic possibilities. If so, don’t forget to share it on your favorite social network so that others can discover it too. Thank you and see you soon.