Extend the capabilities of your digital camera with the TCON-1.7x Telephoto Converter lens. This telephoto lens will increase the magnification of your subject by 1.7x when your camera lens is set to the telephoto position. This will help you bring in the subject when you can't get closer, for example, shooting sports or concerts. Please see below for additional items required to attach this lens to your camera.
The following models require the CLA-1 Adapter and 43-55mm Step-Up Ring:
The following models require the CLA-4 Adapter:
The following models require the 49-55mm Step-Up-Ring:
The following models require the 43-55mm Step-Up Ring:
Note: Teleconverter lenses extend the camera's telephoto range. This lens is not intended for use at wide-angle zoom settings. Zooming to a wide-angle setting with this lens attached will cause vignetting (darkening) on the frame of the image.
Note: This lens is not compatible with the C-700, C-720 & C-730 Ultra Zoom models due to the type of lens design used by these models.
Specifications
- Magnification
- 1.7x
- Rear Mount Diameter
- 55mm
- Front Mount Diameter
- No Front Filter Thread
- Construction, Elements/Groups
- 5E/3G
- Lens Diameter
- 2.7" (69mm)
- Length
- 3.9" (99mm)
- Weight
- 9.1 oz (260g)
Reviews Olympus TCON-17, 55mm 1.7x Teleconverter Lens for C-Series & SP-500 Digital Cameras