Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team, > > I've been naughty :-) > > I was re-organizing my tele-kit and was prompted to do a little > experimentation. > > Thought: Wouldn't it be nice to be able to use the Rear Converter-A 2X-L on > my SMCPA*200f2.8, can't though, it won't fit, have to carry the 2X-S just for > this lens. > > Light-bulb over head: Measure the rear element clearance in the 200f2.8, > seems to be enough room, 2X-L won't fit though as there are two short light > baffles that prevent it from seating fully. > > Icky part: Miniature hex point screw driver in hand, remove screws that > secure the entire rear baffle, slip it out carefully, lens is now looking > decidedly bald from the rear :-) > > Cool part: Carefully pop the 2X-L on the back of the lens, no bumps, clashes, > fits perfectly, locks in no problems, looking good. Take the combo outside > mounted on an LX, no noticeable vignetting, great crisp view through the > finder, have to do some real performance tests between the two converters > now. > > Since there seems to be no issue with this coupling optically was the > addition of the two baffles simply a marketing ploy or what, I can't see the > baffles being significant optically excepting when the sun is just out of frame > at the top of the long edge of the frame? Am I now obliged to file off the > baffles :-( > Wow, you are brave, modifying a "star" lens. I have no hesitation to modify my stereo equipment & just about anything else to make it suit my needs better but I have not been brave enough to modify any of my "star" lenses yet. David S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
