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Optical devices used between camera and lens to magnify middle part of projected image, effectively turning the lens into a longer (but slower) one.

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Is it possible to attach two teleconverters serially?

Is it possible to get 4x focal length by attaching 2*2x teleconverters? How about a 1.4x to a 2x, for 2.8x total? I understand that the resulting lens would be slowed down proportionally as well. I'm specifically think of creating such a setup…
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Should I get a tele-converter or a camera body with more megapixels and crop?

My current camera body is a Nikon D300 and my longest lens is the Nikon 70-200 f2.8 vrII. I'm planning a trip to Africa and I am considering buying a 2.0x teleconverter to get bit more reach. But for not that much more money I could get a D7100 that…
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Optical quality of using one v two teleconverter

Context So I currently have a TC-14 1.4x TC on an older Nikon 300mm f4 AF lens. Question I presume if I want a 2x teleconverter I'd get a TC-20 and be done with it. Optically is that much worse than stacking two 1.4x and related, is using less…
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What specs do I look at to get a screw-on teleconverter that works with my V1 and adapted lens?

My camera is a Nikon V1 (1"-format sensor). I have a native Nikon 1 30-110mm lens, with Olympus C210 screw-on teleconverter, which works without vignetting from 60mm length onwards. This works because the C210 is designed for a small sensor. I'm…
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Spacer rings and teleconverters

I won't mention brand names to made the question as generic as possible. If I have a camera with zoom, and I want to add a certain teleconverter lens, do I need to put in-between a spacer ring, to get the correct magnification factor (i.e. for other…
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Can I use the EF 2x TC on an R6 with EF 70-200 mm F2.8?

I have a EF 70-200 F/2.8 IS lens and a canon 5D Mark IV. I'm planning to upgrade to an R6. I will sell the 5D. I will purchase the EF to RF adapter so that I can use the 70-200 mm lens and other EF lenses that I own on the R6. All that's good, but I…
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Which brand 1.4 Teleconverter ensures autofocus for Sigma 150-600mm C other than TC 1401 sigmas own

I have a Kenko tokina 1.4 teleconverter. When attached to 150-600mm C sigma lens and camera switched on, it shows Err01. However if the electrical contacts of the teleconverter are blocked with a tape the lens and teleconverter operates Manual. The…
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Can a canon AF fit 35 mm 2x teleconverter work with EOS 77D

I have an older Quantaray 2x teleconverter for a rebel 2000 film camera will it work with a new canon dslr 77D EOS
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