Product Description

Bring those far away subjects in close. The TC-DC58B converts the focal length of the body lens by a factor of approximately 1.5 (35 mm film equivalent at maximum telephoto: approximately 648 mm) when attached. The TCDC58B Telephoto Lens Converter screws into the front of the S2 IS's existing lens to provide greater magnification (1.5x), for those times when you are shooting distant subjects that you do not want to disturb, such as children, pets, or wildlife.

Product Details

• Brand: Canon
• Model: TCDC58B
• Dimensions: 3.60" h x 3.80" w x 4.10" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Requires Conversion Lens Adapter LAH-DC20

Amazon.com Product Description
Need more telephoto zoom for your Canon digital camera? Turn to the Canon TC-DC58B teleconverter lens, which converts the focal distance of your body lens by a factor of 1.5x when attached to a Canon S5 IS, S3 IS, and S2 IS digital camera. The teleconverter lens is ideal for shooting distant subjects that you do not want to disturb, such as children, pets, and wildlife.

• Magnification: 1.5x
• Rear mount diameter: 58mm
• Front mount diameter: None
• Construction: 5 elements in 3 groups
• Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches long
• Weight: 6 ounces

Customer Reviews

IT IS A CANON
Like anything you buy you get what you pay for,I was thinking about buying another brand and I am glad I didn't,this lens works well and I can tell that the 1.5 does make a difference.the lens is clear and is multicoated,it does what I want it to,as with any other saying buy quality its what you get.It does have a barrel effect when in close mode but the lens is not made for that,in telephoto the barreling disappears,but it makes a neat effect on close images,almost like a round frame.it threaded on the adapter with no problem,its a keeper.Also included is a nice drawstring pouch and caps for both lens ends.

Use the hood !!
For those complaining about not being able to use the tele-converter with a filter, note that the hood included with the adapter is threaded for 58mm filters. The hood does not stay secure over the lens, but if you carry a small roll of tape, you can use a couple pieces to secure it.

I have only used this in practice, but came out with some very good, clear results. Like others, I know this is a zoom lens, but wish you could be able to back off the zoom a bit with out getting the tunnel effect. I think it will work out well, though. As to price, it's fair, especially as DSLR lenses run in the thousands, not mere $200.00 and less. Oh, yes, I purchsed this lens from Canon, and the
Amazon price is considerably less.

TeleConverter
This takes amazing pictures.

I read one review that said that there is a circle when not zoomed in. This is true, however, this lens is made for reaching out far. So if you put it on and dont want to use the zoom, you are a pinhead. Here is an example of the circle http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2445322610046342862IUtNrR?vhost=outdoors

Here is an example of my camera without the lens
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2795425630046342862gKeYmb

This is with it
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2676004980046342862FnHdQd?vhost=outdoors

You can see how much it reaches out.

One warning. You have to get the adapter for this. They run about 24 bucks. I got two, one for my tele and one for wide, so they are easy to switch out
Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera