TC-DC58N for G3

[Bascule]

Hi all,
Visited here a few times in the dim and distant past when I first got my G3.

Back again!

I had this (perhaps nieve) idea that the price of the converter lenses would come down over time but they still seem very expensive considering the age of the camera.
Am I just looking in the wrong place?
Any advice gratefully received ....

[superkully]

No, you're correct. Their prices just don't seem to come down. Seems people buy them and like them too much to sell them / there weren't too many sold.

[EOS mE]

well.. if you're looking for the teleconverter lense.. u can buy it from amazon.com. but be sure to buy it directly from amazon.com for this to work.

what you do is buy it directly from here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007LI9D/002-2420088-9169617?v=glance&n=502394

then get apply for an amazon credit card.. then you final price will be $69.94 for a brand new tele. then afterwards you can cancel the card after you get the product. I got mine from amazon and it was the lowest price for a brand new one.

good luck~

P.S. make sure you have an lens adapter for it. Otherwise, you can get it at lensmate online.

[Bascule]

Thanks for the tips. I beleive there are some non-Canon alternatives to the TC-DC58N.

I'd be grateful if anyone with any experience of these could let me know what they are and how much they cost.

TIA...

[RossW]

Have you checked this (http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/G5G3.html)source? Good information, top quality/value on their adaptor if you need one. They have some comparison photos of several TCs, and do sell them... although you may find better pricing on them elsewhere.

[EOS mE]

yup.. like Ross said.. lensmate online is a good place to look because they have serveral different types of samples for you to look at. i like the canon one.. cuz once you put that tele on the G6 + a 430EX flash.. make that thing is like a CANON ready to fire from a pirate ship or something.. haha :)

[Bascule]

Again - thanks for the tips.

I've been having a look at some of the alternatives. The Tiffen lense is half the price of the Canon lense (here - http://www.thetoptens.co.uk/digicamlens_2.html).

Seems very tempting but is it as good as the Canon?

[kreego]

Hello Bascule,

I'm currently trying to sell my converter, which wasn't used much : check out the thread, and PM me if interested?

FS: G5/G6 Accessories (Teleconverter, Lensmate Adapter, Batteries) (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=174248)