June 17, 2010
Canon TCDC52 2.4x Tele Conversion Lens for Powershot
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Canon is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon's extensive product line enables businesses and consumers worldwide to capture, store and distribute visual information. Canon provides a wide range of accessories that are fully tested and 100% compliant with the corresponding equipment. All accessories are noted for their high reliability and superior quality.The Tele-Converter TC-DC52 converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 2.4 (35mm film equivalent at maximum telephoto: approximately 252mm) when attached. It requires Lens Adapter LA-DC52 for use with PowerShot A10 and A20 and Lens Adapter LA-DC52B for use with PowerShot A30 and A40. more info
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A good lens, but it has some interesting limitations…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
As an amateur photographer who grew up on a Canon SLR, I needed more out of my digital Canon Powershot A70. A simple tele-converter seemed to be a good start. However, this lens has some interesting drawbacks that might not be intuitive or expected. 1. It requires a adapter conversion ring to connect it to the camera, because the zooming standard lens needs space to extend outward – the ring (tube)provides that inch or so. I expect this conversion ring could have been built into the tele-conversion lens rather than requiring a separate purchase. 2. Until the camera’s standard lens is in almost full zoom mode, you will find that the conversion ring causes your field of view to be framed in a black ring. That is, it appears you are taking a picture through a porthole. It does provide a certain, often dramatic, effect to your photos but can also be annoying such as when you don’t require full zoom x tele-conversion magnification. It’s a good, clear lens and with full magnification might require your use of a stabilizing device (tripod, etc.) particularly in low-light conditions. Take some test shots to get the feel and capability. Yes, I’m happy with the lens overall, but only after I understood its limitations. In fact, I do occasionally use the circular frame to my advantage.
Not for the Canon Powershot S1, S2, S3 or S5
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
There seems to be some confusion about this lens. It works great with the Canon A series cameras, but it will not work with S series. The S3 cannot focus with this lens on it.
Just a heads up for the S series owners.
Cannon Zoom Lens for a85
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I used this on the cannon A85. It worked very well. I got some nice shots at the Kennedy Space Center (where you cannot always get close to the sites).
The shortcoming is that when the camera is on low magnification (zoom level where the standard lens would work), the shot does not fill up the screen. It is like you are looking down a tube. So if you are going back and forth between close shots and far away shots, you need to change lenses.
Not as useful as hoped
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Not as useful as I had hoped. and it is only useful for a specific zoom. And it does not fit my newer Canon Powershot
Tele Conversion Lens
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Lens screws to adapter (Canon LA-DC52C) easily. Works well with Canon PowerShot A75.
Canon TCDC52 2.4X Tele Conversion Lens.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Puts my PowerShot A70 on a higher level of photographic ingenuity.
GREAT DEAL!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very nice. If you zoom in to much you will get darkening on the edges but over all a nice lens.