R�diger, It is the Pentax Rear Converter-A 1.4X-L. Even though it has the long snout on it, it fits the FA*200/2.8 just fine. The biggest downside is that I lose AF when I use it.
Bruce Monday, September 30, 2002, 11:32:11 AM, you wrote: RN> Hallo, RN> what 1.5x converter you are using. The Kenko AF Konverter? RN> regards RN> R�diger RN> -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- RN> Von: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RN> An: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RN> Datum: Montag, 30. September 2002 19:52 RN> Betreff: A 400/5.6 >>Over the last two weekends, I have been using and comparing my A >>400/5.6 lens to my FA *200/2.8 using a 1.5XL Converter and a Tamron 2X >>AF converter. The obvious advantage to the 200 package is mobility. I >>have that lens with me anyway and the size and weight of converter >>isn't too much. Also I get to retain AF with the converter and the >>200 where the 400mm is a manual focus lens. >> >>I think that the images shot with the 200+Tamron 2X lose some contrast >>and possibly some edge sharpness (isn't hurting the shots I am taking) >>compared to the 400. With the 1.5XL I don't see any obvious >>differences. >> >>My dilemma is this - I rarely carry the 400 - has it's own round >>tubular case with carrying strap. I almost always opt for the 200 and >>converters. That all fits in my normal carrying case. I haven't >>found a great need for the 400mm but am a little hesitant to sell it. >>I could really use a new Quantum QFlash T2 and the money from the 400 >>would help towards that end. >> >>So are there any opinions on the list as to hanging onto this lens vs. >>selling or any interested parties? >> >>Thanks, >> >> >> Bruce >>
