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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: Gigas on August 27, 2017, 20:10:47

Title: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Gigas on August 27, 2017, 20:10:47: Would this combination work out or do i get a lesser quality!
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 27, 2017, 20:38:10: The TC might not even fit physically. If it does, there is no guarantee the outcome will be good at all. Try, then make up your mind on this combination.
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Akira on August 27, 2017, 20:39:43: Apparently the rear lens of 135 and the front lens of TC-14E will interfere, and thus they cannot put together.

http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/zeiss/milvus/m-2-135/index.html

http://www.nikon-image.com/products/lens/nikkor/af-s_teleconverter_tc-14e_3/
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Gigas on August 27, 2017, 21:00:45: Ok, and thank you. That will save me some money and problem.
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: pluton on August 28, 2017, 06:21:04: Not what you asked, but I tried the Zeiss 135/2 ZF2 with the TC-14a. It worked fine but wasn't the otherworldly miracle I had hoped for. Pictures looked like they had been shot with a good Ai Nikkor. Returned the lens and kept the converter.
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Akira on August 28, 2017, 06:53:12: Oh, I've heard about the technique to add an extension tube between the master lens and the teleconverter, which avoids the crashing of the optical elements on both sides. I'm not sure if it gives the result you expect, though.
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Andrew on August 28, 2017, 09:03:39: It does work, but only on short distance.
At infinity isn't possible to mount this lens with the TC
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: David H. Hartman on August 28, 2017, 09:29:57: What about installing a PK-12 or a TC with the optics bored out for a bit of extra clearance? Do proceed with care so as not to damage either the lens or TC.

Dave Hartman who hasn't tried this because he only owns a PK-12 or two and none of the other items.
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Roland Vink on August 28, 2017, 09:42:56: Inserting even a short PK-11a (8mm) between a lens and TC should provide sufficient clearance for most lenses, especially if the rear lens is already slightly recessed. However, whether adding extension and a TC to a lens will give good results remains to be seen.

This will result in a close focusing 190/2.8 lens. If such a lens is needed, perhaps the Tamron 180/3.5 or Sigma 180/2.8 macro lenses would be a better choice.
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Gigas on August 28, 2017, 12:23:17: Lot´s of different ideas and that is good. I use on my Fuji X Pro-2 a XF-60mm and 11mm extension tube + 1,4 teleconverter and that gives me good IQ with a focal length of 84mm (APS-C)
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: David H. Hartman on August 28, 2017, 22:32:21: I think the best plan is a prime lens. Other solutions may be fun to try and some will surprise. The only way to know is try.

Dave
Title: Re: Zeiss 135mm f2,0 and TC-14E
Post by: Gigas on August 29, 2017, 09:39:12: "The only way to know is try" That is true but at a cost and why it is great to get som respons from other people who have tested this.