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Olympus TCON-17, 1.7x Tele Conversion Lens for Digital Cameras.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 18 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(6), Easy to use(14), Improves product function(16), Lightweight(6)

Cons:

Bulky(7)

Best Uses:

Sporting events(10), Travel(15), Wildlife(3)

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/enthusiast(7), Photo enthusiast(3)

Good quality

By avocet 1

from Chicago Il. on 11/15/2008

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Primarily Birding, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Im using this 1.7 converter on a panasonic fz-50,it works quite well with good light.It screws right on no adapter needed.

Works as expected.

By lakechet

from Meridian,. Ms. on 9/28/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Sporting Events, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this for nature photographs and sporting events.

Good product, decent results

By Kyle

from Summitville, OH on 9/27/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Home, Portraits, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Was hoping to get the maximum amount of zoom from a reasonably priced method. Combined with the SP570UZ's 20x zoom, effective to 34x zoom. Add the digital cropping, and you're golden. However, you can't have everything for nothing - this lens will slightly lower your image clarity, but it can usually be regained through filtering and effects. Also, the adaptor tube and this lens combined give your nearsight limit to about half zoom - any less and the adaptor tube inhibits the image. Not sure if the extra bit of zoom power is worth the price, but its nice to have!

Excellent quality, great results

By George

from Larnaca, Cyprus on 9/25/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function

Best Uses:

Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

With the Olympus TCON-17 tele conversion len, I don't need to buy a new camera with higher optical zoom.

I would buy this product again and again

By tama

from Mazatlán, México on 8/28/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight

Cons:

None, None yet

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've used the Olympus TCON-17, 1.7x Tele Conversion lens with satisfactory results in birds. One of the things that pleases me most is that greatly improves the image captured with the optical viewfinder with the zoom to the maximum (20x).

Exactly perfect

By Kutluay69

from Ankara -Turkey on 7/12/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Sporting Events, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Lens quality is the best..dont waste any minute to buy..

I would buy this product again and again

By NanDesigns

from Brooklyn, NY on 6/26/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight

Cons:

Have found no cons

Best Uses:

Everyday use, Sporting Events, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love it; I have always liked a zoom and this one is light and easy to use.

Olympus TCON-17 LARGE and eyecatching

By covcreo

from memphis on 6/13/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Everyday use, Sporting Events, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This product does what it was designed for. Out doors good lighting It performs well. Do not expect results in low light conditions. It performs well in Video or Photo mode with good lighting conditions

It added a lot more functionality to my camera. It does make that camera look more Professional also. People stop and look.

Needed for better wildlife photo's

By ishi

from Zimmerman, MN on 5/9/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight, Works great

Cons:

No complaints

Best Uses:

Sporting Events, Traveling, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I like to road hunt wildlife. This gives me the added optical zoom I need for this purpose. I use a mono pod with an adjustable head braced on the seat as well. Or bags over the window. I'm glad I bought it.

A great Wildlife aid

By Daniel

from Avenel, NJ on 7/23/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Landscapes, Sporting Events, Studio, Traveling, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Does a great job when on a tripod. I wouldn't attempt to use it handheld without some type of Image Stabilization feature.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A peripheral that outshines the camera.

By Grizzley

from U.K. on 7/10/2007

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Professional, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Olympus SP550 UZ is not half the camera it should be without this teleconverter.

Olympus 1.7X Tele-Conversion Lens

By Mike the weekend sports Dad

from Hicksville, NY on 5/3/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Almost doubles zoom, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Needs lens adapter

Best Uses:

Sporting Events, Traveling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The 1.7X telephoto lens almost doubles the distance I can shoot with my current 10X optical Olympus digital camera. The lens cannot be attached to the camera without a lens adapter (which was not included with the 1.7X lens I purchased) which necitated a trip to the camera store and addition cost I did not anticipate in order to use the lens.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Use more often then one would think

By Chet the Jet

from Schenectady NY on 2/12/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Improves Product Function, Lightweight, The right compliment

Best Uses:

Scenics, Traveling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

You really have to think about a shot before using it. This is both good and bad. It will in most cases be just what is needed to make a shot work. The Olympus C-4000 is an awesome camera by itself. This converter along with the wide angle keeps this camera relevant.

Images shared by: Chet the Jet

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Tags: Made with Product

I would buy this product again

By smiles

from Munfordville,Ky on 2/11/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Can get in so much closer, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Bulky, Use with a tripod

Best Uses:

Home, Sporting Events, Traveling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the T-con on my Kodak,love the fact that I can get so much closer when taking shots of birds and other wild life also I have gotten some really great moon shots.It is heavy and you really to use a tripod.
I wouldn't be without it

Overall good value

By DJMusic

from Northwest Ohio on 2/6/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Good build quality, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Slight chromatic aberatio

Best Uses:

Nature photos, Sporting Events

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I'm using with Kodak P880. Has some vignetting, but this was expected and is easily corrected by cropping. Overall good sharpness.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

greatly increases photo opportunities

By finn

from Vancouver, Canada on 2/6/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Improves Product Function

Cons:

Sometimes out of focus

Best Uses:

Sporting Events, Traveling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I really enjoy using this lens with my Panasonic FZ-30. The extra reach is gives me is great. However, unless the sun is very clear and strong, expect to get out of focus pictures at longer ranges.

Excellent option for outdoor closeups.

By Pooh

from Jefferson City, MO on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Improves Product Function

Cons:

none significant

Best Uses:

Traveling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent results with nature photos.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Extra reach at low cost

By Don

from Southwest FL on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Traveling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comes in handy for shooting wildlife with Panasonic DMC-FZ7. Beats the heack out of digital zoom for quality

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