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Teleconverter

An optical adapter that increases a lens’s effective focal length while reducing transmitted light.

Also known as: lens extender

Reviewed

An optical adapter that increases a lens’s effective focal length while reducing transmitted light.

Use cases

  • Account for the exposure loss, image-circle limits, focus behavior, sharpness, and metadata changes.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Account for the exposure loss, image-circle limits, focus behavior, sharpness, and metadata changes.

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