If you read Ocean Realm Magazine, you are familiar with the superb work of underwater photographer David Hall. David had this to say about the 2x Teleconverter: "I would like to thank you for introducing me to the RS teleconverter. I have been using this supplemental optic coupled with my 50mm macro lens now for one year, under many different conditions, and on a wide variety of subjects. I particularly like it for close portraits of shy critters (such as mantis shrimps) and for macro work, where it allows me to back off to a more comfortable working distance at life size, or alternatively, gives me twice life size capability. The image quality is superb -- equivalent to what I would expect from a prime 100mm macro lens. In fact, one of the photos that I took with the teleconverter last year received "Highly Commended" honors in the 1997 BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. This close-up portrait of the face of a blenny would not have been possible without the teleconverter!"

California underwater photographer Ken Bondy is well known in contest circles for his many award winning photos. Ken says, "I have finally had a chance to give the RS 50mm teleconverter a good workout under several of my favorite California piers and I'd like to tell you how much I like it. I found that the images are extremely sharp -- particularly compared to older images I have made with the Nikon 105mm land lens behind a flat housing port. The viewfinder was still bright and easy to use with or without the small modeling light I normally use with the RS 50mm lens. The teleconverter itself is so small I hardly notice the difference with or without it. It is fabulous to be able to easily front-light a 1:1 subject -- something that can't be done with the 50mm lens alone at minimum focus. All in all I am extremely happy with the teleconverter. Every RS owner with a 50mm lens should have one!!"

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