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Olympus TCON-1.7x Telephoto Converter Lensx$88.00
  (25 reviews)
Best Price: $88.00
Extend the capabilities of your C-Series Digital Camera with the TCON-17 1.7x Telephoto Converter lens. This lens increases the magnification of your subject by 1.7x when your camera is set to the telephoto position. This brings in your subject when you can't get closer, or when you simply want a more intimate composition. See below for additional items required to attach this lens to your camera:
MPN: 200862 - UPC: 050332140578
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Customer Reviews
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Great Enhancement to Nature Photography
By A152KAU687S3X5 on 2005-12-01
I purchased this adapter for my Olympus 765 superzoom camera. The adapter is bigger than I was expecting, but is reasonably light weight. I use it to extend my telephoto from its native 380 mm to 650 mm (35mm equivalent). I had two questions: is the adapter sharp and can it be handheld at this extreme magnification? Much to my pleasant surprise, the answer to both questions is yes. Hand-holding requires a shutter speed for me of at least 1/400 sec and I have steady hands, but the light weight makes it much easier to hand hold than a lot of big telephoto lenses I used in the past. However, when photographing wildlife, there is a really big difference with the larger image sizes this lens provides. It has really improved the quality of the images I am getting with no loss in quality as long as I am outdoors in bright light. I am very happy with the adapter and only wish I had gotten it sooner.
Works Great
By A1FL9ZIRIPN12H on 2006-03-02
I bought this to use my Panasonic FZ-30, and it works great. Just does what it says and does it well.
Get really close
By A12O5SEIF162P8 on 2007-05-03
This works as advertised. It makes my Olympus SP 550 UZ into 27X optical zoom, and the images are clear, without any noticible color fringing. Distortion is not a problem, either, and the image stabilization in the camera allow nice, clear shots even when hand holding the camera at 27X. You will need a CLA-10 adapter tube to attach this to the 550 UZ, or other adapter if you have a different camera. It has 55mm threads on the back, so will screw directly to cameras that happen to have that size filter thread.
TCON-1.7X Telephoto
By AF5J5PM5EDBCC on 2007-03-25
Find the pictures to be clear on my Panasonic FZ-50.
No problems with autofocus.
As to be expected the depth of field is very narrow and find it better
to use the manual focus in situation where the subject is surrounded with clutter such as a bird in a tree or bush.
Only reservation is that the threads are plastic and could possibly wear
after a while.
Ads ZOOM to an already powerful camera
By A12B2Q2P8TJG0 on 2007-06-11
I use this telephoto lens on my Olympus SP-550 camera, and I love it. The camera by itself has an 18x optical zoom. With this 1.7x addition, I am really getting up close and personal. I have had no problems with distortion using this lens. The lens does soak up some light, making it necessary to adjust the shutter speed/aperture/ISO settings accordingly in dim light. I attach it to the camera body using the Pemaraal 55mm adaptor tube from pemaraal dot com, which I also recommend as a solution for the Oly SP-550 for attaching 55mm filters and lenses. (There is no vignetting using this adaptor at wide angle, and it can stay on all the time, allowing one to keep their UV and polarizing filters permanently attached). All in all, I've found the Tcon-17 lens quite useable for those really distant shots. No disappointments. I'd buy it again.
- Olympus TCON-1.7x Telephoto
By A32DJAZCLJNIHD on 2007-07-17
This easy to use converter greatly extends the considerable capabilities of the Panasonic Lumix DMCFZ50.
- bringing it closer
By A168KEW1CICAR1 on 2007-07-27
The Olympus 550 UZ has a built in 18x zoom which is pretty neat. However, by adding the telephoto converter lens, that boosts it to about 30x zoom. You get what you pay for. The quality isn't great, but the price is reasonable for what you get. It definately does bring the subject closer, without doing it by adding digital artifacts. It isn't professional quality, but it's good for the hobbyist who wants something a bit better than what he/she has. I took pictures of some vultures nesting in a tree over 1000 yds away. The image wasn't truly sharp, but I could see the beady eyes.
- Pleased
By AGQPPU3JDB4N2 on 2003-11-19
Received lens in new condition in a timely fashion. Pleased with purchase.
- As Good As Telephoto Gets With an Olympus Zoom Camera
By A1EP3FVCZ2C87Y on 2007-03-08
This lens about doubles the telephoto magnification of an Olympus zoom lens digital camera. However, that isn't a lot of gain considering the cost of this item and the required adapter rings, plus the hassle of putting this lens on and taking it off. It does provide a bit more mileage out of your Olympus zoom camera and would be a good buy at about half the price.
- Very handy accessory
By AED16J7CECN6V on 2007-09-16
This lens is so useful, it's often the only extra lens I'll carry. If I need to photograph a bird in a tree, I'll just screw in the lens (you can get very fast at this with practice) and fire away. Image stabilization built into my camera still sort of works with it, but I always get better results with a monopod or tripod. Oh, and if you're shooting from a vehicle, turn off the engine! It needs some light, but not as much as some of the others.
- Best Value among similar teleconverters.
By A86EE00UTEHE0 on 2008-01-07
You must be careful about compatibility with your particular digital camera but this teleconverter works well with nearly all Olympus digital cameras and all Panasonic cameras manufactured before the end of 2005 (many others of all brands also but these are the ones I'm sure of). Note that you need an adapter in some cases. This item has 55mm threads. The only competitor generally thought to have slightly better quality is the Nikon TC-E17ED and it costs 4 times as much.
- Nice addition to Camera
By A1B1TDZFJ6W083 on 2007-02-25
Well made with very good optics. Great extension to my lens for very good pictures at long distances.
- Expanding opportunities
By A3C74724KA0HVQ on 2007-03-08
The product works....while I would like to have had better zoom capabilities like my manual Pentax, I am a realist. It serves it purpose and hopefully when I go to Alaska this time, I will be able to get a closer view. Now, my original camera without the lense provide some good pictures. I hoping this will enhance. Finally, you will need the adapter - don't forget it. By the way - the company was fantastic - quick in shipping and receiving - they are ace.
- A very good conversion lens
By A3H8VJPLJH26PW on 2007-12-18
This is a very good teleconversion lens. Since the lens has five elements, optical correction is high and images are sharp and accurate. I previously owned another teleconversion lens with only three elements and corner sharpness was less and color aberrations were noticeable. I believe this lens is very similar to several other models sold under Panasonic and Canon branding, but they are significanly more expensive. I successfully use the Olympus teleconversion lens with both a Panasonic Lumix FZ7 and a Canon A540.
Well constructed, the TCON-1.7X has 55mm threads to mate with a camera's standard lens mounting. If you don't have the same size thread, an inexpensive adapter ring (step-up or step-down) is required. Also, don't forget that your camera will probably require an intermediate ring/collar that attaches between it and the lens; most digital cameras have specific models at reasonable prices that fit perfectly. As always, read the manufacturers specifications closely before purchasing. Good luck and happy shooting!
- Great value!
By A305PBZI5UCSN4 on 2008-02-08
I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ8 and wanted the tele-extender made by Panasonic for that camera. BUT the price...well, it was almost as much as the camera itself. I had read the opinions of others about using this Olympus version and they were very positive. I took the chance and couldn't be more pleased. Very sharp, though I don't know if the Panasonic is cheaper since I can't compare. And much cheaper.
The only downside is a minor one and that is the lack of filter threads on the end of the lens. Not a biggie - I can improvise, but it would have been a nice thing to have.
- Olympus TCON Lens
By A1D53S2D2FPACZ on 2008-03-27
I purchased a telephoto for my Lumix at the same time I ordered the camera. I was disappointed with the results. Then I kept reading about this telephoto lens by Olympus and saw some side-by-side pictures of the difference. It is well worth the money. Does a great job.
- Getting up close!!
By A2FG6VV052PTDX on 2007-01-24
I think this lens is well made and performed great on my Kodak DX6490.
Good product. I rated it 4 stars because I haven't taken very many pictures yet. I'll use it more in the spring when the birds and other wildlife are out and about. At 30 feet or so you can fill the viewfinder with a small birdhouse. So far i'm happy with the results.
- Good for other cameras
By A2L3JPRULWJSAV on 2007-10-28
Iniatilly I bought it and an adapter for my Olympus camera. Then I bought the Panasonic DMC FZ30 and it fits perfectly without adapter.Very good for distant scenes.
- Pretty good deal
By A2Q2XYEFEVYD33 on 2007-11-10
I got the Olympus TCON-1.7x Telephoto Conversion Lens for my SP510-UZ, to get better pictures of birds. As a rank amateur, both of photography and birding, it is very helpful to be able to shoot from a greater distance and have confidence that the shot will show at least some detail. I do have a little trouble getting the lens to screw onto the adapter tube, and don't know enough about photography to get great pictures, but the lens definitely brings the subjects much closer. I'd recommend it.
- Works well.
By AN4S9HN6MLK6B on 2008-06-21
Bought this as a less expensive alternative for my Panasonic FZ50. Fits and works well. I had a Panasonic 1.5 converter I used with my FZ20 that I liked slightly better (more light gathering) but this lens works well.
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- 1.7x telephoto converter lens
- Compatible with Camedia digital cameras
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