Teleconverters in macro
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Teleconverters in macro
Hello gang,
I am wondering....
If I use an 1.4x teleconverter, it increases the focal length by 1.4
Meaning, when I use an 10x Mittu on my Canon 70-200 and one 1.4x converter, my magnification ends up at 14x?
I think 1.4x tele is a good choice since it only take 1 f/stop
Not sure if my calculations are correct
Bet there is at least 1 or 50 in this forum that can tell me the correct math
I am wondering....
If I use an 1.4x teleconverter, it increases the focal length by 1.4
Meaning, when I use an 10x Mittu on my Canon 70-200 and one 1.4x converter, my magnification ends up at 14x?
I think 1.4x tele is a good choice since it only take 1 f/stop
Not sure if my calculations are correct
Bet there is at least 1 or 50 in this forum that can tell me the correct math
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Re: Teleconverters in macro
Yes, it will give you 14x. You will still be well within the reasonable magnification for the objective's numerical aperture.
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Re: Teleconverters in macro
That will also be effective f/25 as seen by the sensor. (Feff = m/(2*NA), m=14, NA = 0.28)
With most modern sensors that will be well into diffraction territory, so expect some softness when pixel-peeping.
--Rik
With most modern sensors that will be well into diffraction territory, so expect some softness when pixel-peeping.
--Rik
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Re: Teleconverters in macro
For sure, but it's never too early to adjust your expectations for sharpness when entering the micro arena
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I quite frequently use a 1.4 extender with the MPE 65mm to give me 7x. I am very interested to see your results with the Mitutoyo 10x microscope objective, 1.4 extender and 70~200.
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Hello,
Thanks for your great replies and time
It is so great to be a member in this great forum
I will post some results with my setup with 70-200 and 1.4x
Looking forward to test it out
All the best from Norway!
Thanks for your great replies and time
It is so great to be a member in this great forum
I will post some results with my setup with 70-200 and 1.4x
Looking forward to test it out
All the best from Norway!
Re: Teleconverters in macro
Rik, is there a book you can point me too that discusses this type of calculation and the theory behind it? I'd like to understand better. If I plug the numbers for the Mitty 20x (NA = 0.42) I get f=23.8; does that suggest that I will not get sharp results using one? I've been thinking hard about whether to spend the $$.rjlittlefield wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:36 pmThat will also be effective f/25 as seen by the sensor. (Feff = m/(2*NA), m=14, NA = 0.28)
With most modern sensors that will be well into diffraction territory, so expect some softness when pixel-peeping.
--Rik
Re: Teleconverters in macro
Hmmmm,
I have a Mittu 20x
Do I dare to test it with 1.4x converter?
Well, what could go wrong and what do I loose?
I have a Mittu 20x
Do I dare to test it with 1.4x converter?
Well, what could go wrong and what do I loose?
Re: Teleconverters in macro
You didn't mention which teleconverter. Don't go cheap there! EF 1.4x III or RF 1.4 will do and I can't tell about the best Sigma or Tamron ones. The others...
Re: Teleconverters in macro
...or is it actually f/24? Which is the accurate formula - m/(2*NA) or m*fwork?rjlittlefield wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:36 pmThat will also be effective f/25 as seen by the sensor. (Feff = m/(2*NA), m=14, NA = 0.28)
Combining the latter with fwork = 1/2/tan(asin(NA)) gives the other value ... but have I gotten that formula right?
Yes I know - practical effect is minimal.
Anyway, with that formula the Mit 20 is f/21.6 without TC and f/30.3 with it. What that means in sharpness should be easy to test with any lens that stops that far down.
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Re: Teleconverters in macro
I suggest to start with the "FAQ: How can I calculate effective aperture?".
Then if you have more questions, ask. I have not found any book that concisely explains what matters for our work. The material is in the books, of course, but it is scattered over many pages and expressed in ways that are often difficult to interpret and apply.
I agree with your calculation of effective f/23.8 at rated magnification, and yes, that will be strongly in diffraction territory on most modern sensors.If I plug the numbers for the Mitty 20x (NA = 0.42) I get f=23.8; does that suggest that I will not get sharp results using one?
Or, you can put the same objective on a 100 mm tube lens so that it operates at 10X. In that case the effective aperture will be 10/(2*0.42) = f/11.9, and if you're using APS-C, the whole sensor will be covered by high quality image.
In both configurations the object-side NA is 0.42, so both configurations give the same potential resolution on subject.
The 10X configuration will be sharper on sensor because it packs the same information into half the distance. However, the 10X image will not be sampled as well because of sensor issues like pixel size, Bayer filter, and anti-aliasing. So in practice, on subject the 10X configuration may not show as much detail as the 20X configuration.
This tradeoff between "sharp" and "detailed" is a constant issue in digital photography. There is a long discussion in the old thread at viewtopic.php?t=2439 .
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Re: Teleconverters in macro
I have the Canon EF 1.4x II
Re: Teleconverters in macro
Unfortunately that is not on the same level as III. It introduces considerable barrel distortion, some CA and softness near corners.
Re: Teleconverters in macro
Hi,
Here I've used 1.4x II
http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... 27&t=45700
Think that 1.4x III is on it's way
Here I've used 1.4x II
http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... 27&t=45700
Think that 1.4x III is on it's way
Re: Teleconverters in macro
On that one you likely wouldn't see the difference as there is nothing near the corners. The rainbow colors you see are not due to the TC.