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ttgrq
4th of December 2008 (Thu), 19:54
Does anyone know if the SX10 will accept a telephoto lens (with adaptor)? I use a TCON 1.7 with my S2 and G9, would like to know if it can be fitted to the SX10.
Techuser
5th of December 2008 (Fri), 13:14
No answer on that yet
lensmate is trying to make one
PhotoFranz
5th of December 2008 (Fri), 17:33
If you go to Lensmate.com, you can put your name on a list to be notified when the adapter is ready. It will take 52mm filters and a Raynox macro lens.
ttgrq
5th of December 2008 (Fri), 20:36
Thanks for the help, I'll be waiting....
BubbaBob
6th of December 2008 (Sat), 14:12
Lensmate hasn't said anything about using an auxiliary lens with their adapter. Since it's apparently going to have to be bayoneted on the lens, we're talking about adding a lot of mass, loading down the zoom motor. It may not be able to take the load.
PhotoFranz
6th of December 2008 (Sat), 14:22
Actually, they do mention the Raynox DCR-250 Macro lens on their website.
pci2000
12th of April 2009 (Sun), 19:58
Now that the Lensmate adapter is out, any idea if a lightweight 2x or 3x telephoto lens will work? If so, will it actually increase the zoom from 20x to 40x? Nothing was mentioned about this on Lensmate's site.

An example of this is something I found on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Concepts-Telephoto-Lens-Threads/dp/B000PIHC0S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239580371&sr=8-1).

Thanks.
Jon
12th of April 2009 (Sun), 20:45
I wouldn't try it. The lens adapter relies on a fairly lightweight plastic bayonet mounting on the lens; if Lensmate thought you could attach a teleconverter safely they'd say so. They do for the adapters for the A series cameras. Also, you'd seriously degrade quality with a teleconverter attached.
JustShootin'
12th of April 2009 (Sun), 22:05
The adapter is great for what it's intended, which is 58mm filters and the Raynox 250 macro lens. In my opinion, it would never support a teleconverter.
LostShootingStar
12th of April 2009 (Sun), 22:06
I wouldn't try it. The lens adapter relies on a fairly lightweight plastic bayonet mounting on the lens; if Lensmate thought you could attach a teleconverter safely they'd say so. They do for the adapters for the A series cameras. Also, you'd seriously degrade quality with a teleconverter attached.

I agree, i wouldn't really try it either. http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/2465/o09a0208gstn/POTNsmile.gif
http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/3200/n08d1214eybr/1by1.gif
I_Pereira
13th of April 2009 (Mon), 18:58
Too much weight on the lens barrel;)