Telephoto adapter- anyone using one on the 150?

BrianMurphy

BrianMurphy

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There is a Schnieder at over a $1k and it 1,6 bayonet and a 16x9 Inc. lens at under a grand and it is 1.5 screw on. Both are said to be for the 150/170 and both are partial zoom through like all the ones for previous cameras. Both claim minor light loss.
Anyone have either?
I have to shoot board sailing from shore and need as much lens as I can get. On my previous camera I used a Japanese generic tele adapter that worked fine for shots of speakers from a riser in the back of the hall. They were all well illuminated and there was no need to use the zoom.
My other option is to rent an HPX 500 and long lens.
Suggestions?
 
Hi Brian,

The Schnieder 1.6 is about $800. I'm doing an online review of that lens plus two other wide angle lenses. The review is not available yet, but the 1.6 is pretty sweet, heavy though. You cannot get a wide shot with the lens. You have to zoom in to get rid of the barrel look.

How soon do you need to make you purchase? The review should be online in about a week.
 
Thanks Mark,
I will wait for your review! I leave on the 14th of June and am just doing my homework before the shoot.

Brian
 
Great to know that your reviewing the Schneider ,Mark.
I'm also in the market for a telephoto lens.
It sounds like you need rails to support the lens ?
 
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