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Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF

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★★★★☆
3.5

based on 10 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.2

$99.00

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Pros

  • Easy to use (6)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Improves function (3)
  • Alt to expensive lenses (1)
  • Increase image size (1)
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Cons

  • Not functional (2)
  • Af hunts too much (1)
  • Bit stiff in the mounts (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Increases pf (1)
  • Need adequate light (1)

Best Uses

  • Sports/action (4)
  • Travel (4)
  • Everyday (3)
  • Wildlife (2)
  • Birds (1)
  • Birds, wildlife (1)
  • Sports (1)
  • Unknown (1)
  • Very good for birding (1)
  • Wild life with mf (1)
 
 
 

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Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$99.00

No Tax Outside NY

Product Reviews

Last update: Jul 17, 2009

Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Great Zoom Boost for short money

"This telextender is a great buy, period! Kenko is owned by Hoya and the glass is Hoya glass, of course. I've been reluctant to buy a telextender because I was afraid that it would make lousy pictures, not good focus, etc.I get many compliments on my photography but I'll be the first to admit that many of the camera magazines go into more detail about performance and exceeds my interest in photography. When I hav..." Read Full Review »

Jun 23, 2008 by Chris

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Worth the price.

"I'm still experimenting with this accessory. Based on some macro shots I've taken, it appears that there is little or no loss of IQ using this TC. Tele shots with a super-zoom are another matter but that may be attributable to softness in the main lens and the greater sensitivity to camera motion at long FLs--especially with the loss of an f-stop (with a lens that was slow to begin with.) For sure, AF becom..." Read Full Review »

May 06, 2008 by Dave

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Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF Review

Great Zoom Boost for short money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Improves Function
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Action Shots
  • Everyday Use
  • Traveling
 

"This telextender is a great buy, period! Kenko is owned by Hoya and the glass is Hoya glass, of course. I've been reluctant to buy a telextender because I was afraid that it would make lousy pictures, not good focus, etc.I get many compliments on my photography but I'll be the first to admit that ma …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 23 2008
Chris
Denver, CO
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $99.00
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF Review

Worth the price.

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Improves Function
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I'm still experimenting with this accessory. Based on some macro shots I've taken, it appears that there is little or no loss of IQ using this TC.



Tele shots with a super-zoom are another matter but that may be attributable to softness in the main lens and the greater sensitivity to camera motio …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
May 6 2008
Dave
MD
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 

Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF Review

Cheapest way to get 675mm

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Bit stiff in the mounts

    Best Uses

  • Traveling
  • Wildlife
 

"I use this with my 55-300 Pentax, which is a sharp lens. Attaching the Kenko robs me of considerable sharpness and speed (and if you begin with f 5.8 with the 55-300 racked out we're talking f 6.5 or something) BUT considering this gives me the equivalent of 675mm, it can be a good option on a bri …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 17 2009
TJH
Holliston, MA
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF Review

I would buy this product again

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Alt to expensive lenses
  • Easy to Use
  • Improves Function
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Need adequate light
  • None

    Best Uses

  • Action Shots
  • birds
  • Everyday Use
  • Sports
  • Traveling
  • More »
 

"I use the converter with my Pentax K10D and Pentax-DA 1:4-5.6 50mm-200mm ED lense. Given enough light, autofocus works extremely well throughout the zoom range of the lens. Exposures are usally taken at ISO400 with single and continous autofocus and can produce good/excellent results. With lense fac …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
May 11 2008
Jeff
Renton, WA
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Kenko 1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF Review

1.5x DG AF Tele-Converter for Pentax AF

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Increase image size

    Cons

  • AF hunts too much
  • Increases PF

    Best Uses

  • Wild life with MF
 

"Used with the Tamron 70-300 zoom. Picture quality down-graded somewhat but still acceptable. The problem is the increasing purple fringe on the high contrast images have to be post processed heavyly with the photoshop. Also auto focus hunting too much. 4 stars for the price. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 8 2008
See Double You
San Francisco
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.00
 
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