2x Schneider converter

[Paul Richards Harrogate UK]

Any body using the 2x converter on the 240mm BR lens, with the XF system Thoughts by users please not opinions.,

[Phil Ryan]

I had one for a while, but while it was fine as far as optical quality I found it less than practical in the field. The combination was just too slow. This was with an IQ2 80 so I was ISO limited. With a CMOS sensor it may be more workable. If you are shooting something standing still from a tripod it should work, but I’ve taken to either living with a 2x crop in post or when I’m shooting moving wildlife I use a smaller format camera with a longer reach. As far as the 2x converter goes it’s probably better suited to the 150 lens.

[Paul Richards Harrogate UK]

Thanks Phil It is going to be used for primary landscape work on a very strong tripod with numerous supporting brackets to stop any vibration I use the AS Cube 1 which supports the body and the lens is supported with two yokes foam mounted. The Schneider converter arrived today so will be out tomorrow on test.
Regards Paul

[Paul Richards Harrogate UK]

After testing the 2x converter I found that the converter works with the Phaseone 75-150 4.5 FPS lens also, be it in manual use only and the Schneider 120 PC/TS 5.6 lens again manual use which this lens is anyway.

[Bill9]

I use the 2X with the 240 mm but only on a tripod for static subjects. The lack of autofocus limits its use for wildlife or anything moving briskly. I use the IQ4-150 so speed is not an issue.

[Paul Richards Harrogate UK]

Just playing about I used the 645 Auto extension tube N403 with a x2 converter and a 120 macro lens , Got some interesting close up shots The extension tube gave clearance for the converter and worked well for limited macro work.