KJ Callaway |
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Kenko lenses
Does anyone have an opinion about Kenko lenses? I've never really heard of them, but I'm looking at buying a 420-800mm Kenko zoom lens with a Kenko 2x converter for my Canon Rebel 2000 and Ti. I realize this probably isn't the BEST lens out there, and although I'd give just about anything to get a REAL Canon fancy lens, I just can't afford one right now. What I'm mainly wanting this lens for is wildlife and nature photography where I can put the lens on a tripod. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Kate
September 12, 2004
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Jon Close |
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A case of you get what you pay for. You can get usable and interesting 4x6 prints with this lens, just don't expect Nat'l Geographic sharpness and detail. Lens construcion of only 4 elements suggests not well corrected for chromatic aberrations (different colors focus to different planes). Also f/8.3-16 is going to give you a very dim viewfinder, making focus (manual only) difficult. The lens attaches with T-mount adaptor. There is no communication, nor auto aperture control between the lens and camera. You can only use Manual or Av exposure modes with your Canon EOS cameras. In Av, leave the aperture setting on the camera at "00". (The description of this lens at Adorama suggests using shutter-priority. This is an error.)
September 13, 2004
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Jon Close |
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Edit: In BOTH M and Av modes, leave the aperture setting on the camera at "00".
September 13, 2004
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