Olympus Zuiko TC or Kenko TC? (1 Viewer)

Tord

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2012

• #1

Hi

I have been reading through the various threads discussing TC and it seems that the Kenko TC is highly regarded on this forum, producing excellent results.

My question is: can anyone tell if the Kenko would perform better than the Zuiko EC14 when used with a scope? (I already have the EC14, an perfect companion to Zuiko high grade lenses). If so, any idea about price tag and where to source it from?


Kind Regards
Tord

 

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Paul Corfield

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2012

• #2

The Olympus is at least twice the price of the Kenko, they are probably quite similar in optical performance with the Olympus maybe having better build quality. Is there anything about the Olympus that would make you want to try the Kenko?

Paul.

 

Tord

Well-known member

• Jun 13, 2012

• #3

Paul,

There is nothing that would make me want to drop the Olympus EC14, on the contrary. 95% of the times it is attached to my 50-200 SWD lens (on another body) and I was thinking about not having to un/mount it in the field more often than necessary.

Hence the question if the Kenko would be a cost effective solution while not sacrificing quality. For reference: used EC14's in excellent condition can be found on the second hand market at a price tag of 200£ or less.

/Tord

 

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Paul Corfield

Well-known member

• Jun 14, 2012

• #4

Does the Kenko Pro 1.4X come in an Olympus mount? I couldn't find one anywhere.

Paul.

 

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SteveClifton

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• Jun 14, 2012

• #5

Paul Corfield said:

Does the Kenko Pro 1.4X come in an Olympus mount? I couldn't find one anywhere.

Paul.

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No, the only TCs available for Olympus as far as I am aware are their own.