The first thing any photographer wants to know about a piece of gear is how well it works. Camera equipment is expensive, which is why photographers spend so much time sifting through reviews before making purchasing decisions. For some of the more specialty lenses, photographers test the waters with accessories like wide-angle lens converters. These are much cheaper than buying Continue Reading
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Optics and accessories manufacturer Kenko has announced a new pair of teleconverters. The new models, which are a part of Kenko’s Teleplus HD Pro series, are a 1.4x and 2x converter designed for Nikon F and Canon EF full frame cameras and lenses.
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Kenko says the optical construction of the converters has been redesigned and the converters now contain more elements and improved coatings to reduce internal reflections.
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Contacts on the converters support communication between the camera and the mounted lens so EXIF data can take into account the effect of the converters when the focal length and aperture values are recorded.
Available now, the Kenko Teleplus HD Pro converters will cost $ 249/£219 (1.4x) and $ 299/£269 (2x). For more information see the Kenko website.
Press release
NEW – Kenko TELEPLUS HD Pro Teleconverters
Intro 2020 announces details and availability of the new Kenko TELEPLUS HD pro series of teleconverters.
The TELEPLUS HD pro series replaces the previous TELEPLUS PRO300 series, with redesigned optics and multi-layer coatings, to match contemporary high-resolution DSLR cameras and lenses. The HD pro series joins the existing, new-generation TELEPLUS HD line up (1.4x and 2x types) as a superior series in terms of optical design and coating quality.
TELEPLUS HD pro 1.4x DGX
(available in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts)
TELEPLUS HD pro 2x DGX
(available in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts)
Optical Improvements
Optical construction has been redesigned by implementing additional optical elements and improved multi- layer, anti-reflection coatings to maintain the original performance of new-generation DSLR cameras and lenses.
Communication with the Camera
HD pro teleconverters are equipped with all electrical contacts to support communication between the camera and the lens. The focal length and aperture values are recorded in EXIF data and converted to the actual shooting values with the teleconverter attached.
High-end External Finish
The external design has been re-finished in a black leather tone to perfectly match with the latest lenses and DSLR cameras.
Compact Size
With approx. 2 cm in height for the 1.4x type and 4cm for the 2x type these small, compact and convenient to carry tele converters will extend the focal length of the lens providing the photographer a great chance to shoot even more impressive images.
Suggested Retail Pricing from £219 to £269. Available Now
Imported and distributed in the UK & Ireland by Intro 2020 Ltd. For full details please visit www.intro2020.co.uk
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Sigma has released firmware updates for both its 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art lens and its Mount Converter MC-11 SA-E and EF-E. Both updates address an issue in which the optical stabilization mechanism malfunctions when the lens is used with either of the aforementioned MC-11 mount converters.
The products can be updated using Sigma Optimization Pro 1.4.1 or greater for Windows or version 1.4.0 or greater for Mac, as well as with the Sigma USB Dock.
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