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Converters, adapters and extension tubes All those lens accessories that get in between the lens and the camera. |
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It would indeed, I think you'd have to be a very wealthy individual to splash out over £6k on a lens - probably out of reach of most people, apart from retired dentists and doctors.
I have the inferior 50/f1.4 ASPH, it's a stunning performer. Leica designed the lens to be used at full aperture. |
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I use an umbrella.
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In terms of equipment I've gone a bit retro recently, I'm liking the look of the older imperfect glass. I feel it's a better fit to our imperfect world, and our imperfect vision. |
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I got mine 'for free', bundled with the 300 F4 at no extra cost. I guess the optical design has been optimized for use with that lens in mind as the degradation of IQ is not noticeable. Have also used it with my scopes and it performs very well there too. The only concern I have is the mechanical durability, I have met another user whose MC14 got mechanically damaged after carrying the gear using the straps attached to the camera body.
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Ross the fiddler (31st July 2017) |
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Suggest adding Loctite or some varnish if you don't have the proper stuff.
When I think of mechanical couplings, I think in terms of levers and simple mechanics. |
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it's come loose on the camera body side. |
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I'm having an issue with the MC14 on my EM1 Mkii when using the 300mm f4.
I was out yesterday in Central Park (cough cough) and the viewfinder and LCD kept going blank, all the other functions seemed to work ok. I removed the converter and all was fine. When I get home I'll try it out on the 40-150. |
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Sounds like there is an issue with the electric connectors.
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mack100 (1st September 2017) |
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It is also possible hat the lens locking pin on the camera is not coming fully out with the TC in place. Maybe the recess in the TC is just a bit too small. The locking pin triggers a switch that shuts down some parts of the camera when it is even very slightly depressed. The blank screen and viewfinder is a typical symptom. This switch prevents the contacts shorting if the lens is removed or attached with the camera switched on.
Next time you have a problem. give the TC a bit of a wiggle on its mount to see if it will seat better. If the problem persists, I would get the TC replaced or contact Olympus. Mark |
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mack100 (1st September 2017) |
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Ross I fiddle with violins (when I'm not fiddling with a camera). Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ross-the-fiddler/ Cameras: OM-D E-M1 & Mk II, Olympus Stylus 1, OM-D E-M5. Lenses: M.ZD12-40mm f2.8 PRO Lens, M.ZD40-150mm f2.8 PRO Lens with MC-14, M.ZD12-50, M.ZD60 Macro, M.ZD75-300 Mk II, MMF-3, ZD14-54 II, Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM. Flashes: FL36R X2, FL50R, FL50. Software: Capture One Pro 10 (& Olympus Viewer 3). |
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mack100 (1st September 2017) |
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Thanks for the replies, only just got back from USA this moment so will test it thoroughly when I've got my brain back!
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![]() I found that the retaining screws on both sides of the converter were loose and all required several turns to tighten satisfactorily. Disappointing given that the converter has only just come back from repair! There were no more problems for the rest of the day, apart from complete absence of birds in Richmond Park that is. I hope this is the solution, thanks for all the suggestions. |
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I've heard before about possible loose screws. Glad you found that & dealt with it OK. It pays to have jewellers screw drivers at hand then.
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Ross I fiddle with violins (when I'm not fiddling with a camera). Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ross-the-fiddler/ Cameras: OM-D E-M1 & Mk II, Olympus Stylus 1, OM-D E-M5. Lenses: M.ZD12-40mm f2.8 PRO Lens, M.ZD40-150mm f2.8 PRO Lens with MC-14, M.ZD12-50, M.ZD60 Macro, M.ZD75-300 Mk II, MMF-3, ZD14-54 II, Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM. Flashes: FL36R X2, FL50R, FL50. Software: Capture One Pro 10 (& Olympus Viewer 3). |
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