Telephoto For Hvx?

[Hambartsum]

As far as using a tele-lens that DIRECTLY MOUNTS to the HVX, i have only come across the HD-16TC-HVX, has anybody had experience with this converter, pros and cons? Are there any other tele's that directly mount to the HVX lens? Thanks guys.

 

[Barry_Green]

I've got the Century Optics 1.6 and it's surprisingly good. Much more usable on the HVX than it was on the DVX, I guess the larger lens diameter lets it avoid vignetting further into the zoom range so you can actually zoom out a little bit with it. Edge-to-edge sharpness seems very good, and not much if any discernible light loss.

It's the only teleconverter I know of that works with the HVX. It's only 1.6x so it's not tremendously more telephoto but it works very well for its 1.6x range.

 

[soarprod]

I love mine - especially for surf photography.

 

[doccutter]

I'll sell you mine when I get back...

 

[zone6]

Can these tele lenses be used to increase DOF. I know a longer lens has greater depth of field, but wonderd if anyone has tried using these for the purpose of more DOF. If it is a zoom through lens, it seems as though you could still use it for regular use and when you need a shallow DOF as well.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[dLAND]

I have the same question, how much DOF will be reduced with the Century Optics 1.6 on.

 

[David Saraceno]

I think you don't want to INCREASE DOF, but decrease it, don't you?

That is if you are looking to a focused subject and a blurred background.

 

[zone6]

I think you don't want to INCREASE DOF, but decrease it, don't you?

That is if you are looking to a focused subject and a blurred background.

YES, That is correct ... Decrease DOF.