. . . observations : My Review of Tamron 2x Auto Focus Teleconverter with Case for Canon EOS

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

My Review of Tamron 2x Auto Focus Teleconverter with Case for Canon EOS - U.S.A. Warranty

Originally submitted at Adorama

Tamron 2x Auto Focus Teleconverter with Case for Canon EOS - U.S.A. Warranty

A Decent Way to Upgrade to Telephoto

By Just an Observer from Chino Hills, CA on 9/2/2008

Pros: Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight

Cons: Slow Focus

Best Uses: Upgrade

Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Compared to buying a telephoto, using the converter is an inexpensive way to increase the focal length of my existing lens. I attached it with my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8II and had decent results-- although the auto focus does not work half the time. I have to use it on manual focus but that's okay. I tried it on my LensBabies Lens and it didn't work at all.

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Rob Castro is a retired engineer and an artist-photographer. He worked for the government for over 25 years in the field of air pollution control. In January of 2014, Rob retired from government service so he can focus on his artistic endeavors. Although he has no formal training as an artist, Rob had an early start in developing his artistic talents. At the age of five, he drew a picture of the devil while a student at a parochial school. This got him in trouble with the nuns but it also affirmed his calling to be an artist.

Back in 2008, Rob took up photography using a cheap low-tech camera but with a firm resolve to make good use of it. Since then, Rob has published some of his photos through photography periodicals and as book covers. One can also view Rob’s concept photography work on his website, Just an Observer (http://www.justanobserver.com/) and through his published photo books. Licensing of his works is available through Arcangel. Royalty free images are available at Getty Images. Or you can just contact him at juznobsrvr@gmail.com.

Rob and his wife Rose are parents of one daughter. They now reside in Georgetown, Texas. Their dog Mimi, their cats Jerry, Heraclitus and Tiger Hendrix are all greatly missed.