I can't seem to find any with contacts... Saw a review of some 'Jessops' ones but I can't find any going...

Kenko do them (via SRS) in every mount except Pentax...

I think tubes will be a useful addition but for bugs I worry that having to go closer to the subject might be a disadvantage... Is this the case or is my thinking all wrong?

Cleaning is a painful and slow process but should be fine... If you're stripping the leatherette off yourself - Do it slowly and try not to stretch it... You can use it as a template for cutting a new leather...
Check there's no 'goo' around the mirror and you'll probably want to replace the seals

This is the main reason I don't use mine as much as I'd intended to...

I've got an Ex-Pro grip for the K5... Good for walking around but it comes off if I'm using (or even taking) my tripod... It does make packing my bag(s) more problematic when the grip is attached...

And this?





I have a 100mm macro (Samsung version of DFA100 2. lens but shooting bugs I have to crop quite considerably...
I tried a 2xTC in my local shop and it effectively doubled the size of the subject (in this case a counter screw) while also increasing (although only slightly) minimum focusing distance...


The TC I tried was a Kenko Teleplus 2x it has AF (f4 or brighter) but was a tad expensive at £180... It's a 7 element one...

Looking at the auction site it appears 7 element TCs are more expensive... Is the IQ considerably better than 5 element versions?

If so... Why is that?

I'm after a 2x teleconverter to go with my 100mm macro lens... The plan is to make little things 'bigger' (than 1:1)

Not too fussed about AF for this purpose (but it might be a plus in some situations) but it must have contacts for retaining aperture control in-body ('cos I want that!!)... So my options are already fairly limited


The thing is... Some teleconverters have 5 elements and some have 7... What differences are the 2 extra (or less) elements going to bring (or lose) in real terms?

Does an MC5 give more or less in terms of IQ than an MC7???

I don't get it... Help me understand...

I'll have them!!
I'll happily pay postage!!

Cheers guys... Next comp is 'print open' same catagorie choices... Norrowing it down today and getting prints done tomorrow...

I would describe the noise as more 'rattley' than 'clunking' when in LV on my K5 but yes, seems to be normal... Someone here probably knows why...

I have on occasion been paid as a photographer or for photography related services... I am in no way a professional photographer despite being paid... I disagree with your disagreement...