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dequardo · Apr 27, 2004, 11:41 AM

From what I've read I'm down to choosing between the Nikon TC-E2 and the Tiffen MegaPlus 2x.

Seems both weigh about the same. Obviously the Tiffen is less expensive. Am I correct in that I would need a special adapter ring to conform to the Nikon's threads (28mm)

Advice?

Thanks much!

Mike

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PacificJohnny · Apr 29, 2004, 2:07 AM

The Nikon TC-E2 is crystal clear and you won't get hardly any degredation of photo quality.

The Tiffen is nice, but makes the image a little fuzzier--but it's far cheaper than the Nikon. So, it boils down to how much you're willing to pay!

Good luck

dequardo · Apr 29, 2004, 7:32 AM

Thanks! What model lens adapter do you need for the Nikon (w/A80) ?

TIA

Mike

vansmack · May 27, 2004, 3:19 AM

As far as I know, the canon a80 only has 2 adaptors. A 52mm one and a 37mm. I've used both on my a80. Get the 37mm one. It does not block your flash and red eye assist light like the 52 mm does. I guess if you only shoot outdoors it might be ok. The 37mm has minor vigenting(spelling?) at regular lens extension but not at 2x or 3x optical extension.

Apr 27, 2004, 11:41 AM	#1
dequardo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 172	Need Help Choosing a TeleConverter for an A80-Advice please From what I've read I'm down to choosing between the Nikon TC-E2 and the Tiffen MegaPlus 2x. Seems both weigh about the same. Obviously the Tiffen is less expensive. Am I correct in that I would need a special adapter ring to conform to the Nikon's threads (28mm) Advice? Thanks much! Mike [email protected]

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Apr 29, 2004, 2:07 AM	#2
PacificJohnny Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 31	The Nikon TC-E2 is crystal clear and you won't get hardly any degredation of photo quality. The Tiffen is nice, but makes the image a little fuzzier--but it's far cheaper than the Nikon. So, it boils down to how much you're willing to pay! Good luck

Apr 29, 2004, 7:32 AM	#3
dequardo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 172	Thanks! What model lens adapter do you need for the Nikon (w/A80) ? TIA Mike

May 27, 2004, 3:19 AM	#4
vansmack Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 7	As far as I know, the canon a80 only has 2 adaptors. A 52mm one and a 37mm. I've used both on my a80. Get the 37mm one. It does not block your flash and red eye assist light like the 52 mm does. I guess if you only shoot outdoors it might be ok. The 37mm has minor vigenting(spelling?) at regular lens extension but not at 2x or 3x optical extension.