What is the condition like of this used item?

The condition of this item has been described as:

EXCELLENT++

• Slight signs of use
• Full working order
• No obvious cosmetic marks
• No dust or fungus
• No additional markings & odour free

• Handy 2x tele converter
• Doubles focal lengths
• Increases magnification
• Automatic diaphragm
• Full aperture metering
• All exposure modes OK

Vivitar was one of the top independent lens and accessory brands, and this 2x tele converter is for Olympus OM manual focus SLR cameras and lenses (and is adaptable to some digital models with manual lenses). It's in very good condition and comes with case, front/rear caps and instructions (copy). Please read the full description for more important information.

The converter fits between the camera and lens, and doubles the focal length. It can be used with just about any lens (except some very wide/old types, where the rear elements protrude too far), but works best with standard, telephoto and zoom lenses. A 50mm standard becomes a 100mm portrait lens, and a reasonably priced 70-210mm becomes a 140-420mm, which would usually be very expensive.

The converter couples to the auto diaphragm and full aperture metering systems of OM manual focus cameras and lenses, and will work in all exposure and metering modes, including program where available (see below). TTL metering systems (including TTL flash) will handle the 2 stops exposure adjustment required automatically. The close focusing distance of the original lens is retained, so you get extra magnification for close ups. A zoom lens that focuses down to 1:4 (one quarter life size) on its own will manage 1:2 (half life size) with the converter, and a 1:2 macro lens will achieve 1:1 (life size) reproduction.

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