Another Toy Store Find

[480sparky41 40]

Found something today at the local camera store I just couldn't pass up, if for no other reason that it looks like it would be fun to use.

It's a 2x teleconverter.................................

........ with a focusing helicoid built into it:

It basically acts as an extension ring when you 'run the lens out'.

I have never seen or even known about such a critter. Back in the 70's and 80's, I did have a 2x TC that the elements were mounted into a bayonet system so they could be removed, making the TC into a 32mm extension ring. But I've never seen the same concept since then. This is a close as I've ever seen.

 

[Destin]

Cool! And strange!

 

[vintagesnaps]

Cheap thrills.

I love a good find like that.