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Pre-Owned - Sakar Auto 2x Tele Converter for Minolta MD Mount
The DeJur Auto 2X Teleconverter for Minolta MD is a vintage optical accessory that doubles the focal length of a Minolta manual-focus SLR lens while reducing light by two stops (a loss of 2 EV).
Key Specifications & Features
• Compatibility: Designed for Minolta manual-focus SLR camera bodies and MD/MC mount lenses.
• Magnification: 2.0x focal length multiplier (e.g., turns a 50mm lens into a 100mm lens).
• Focus & Iris: Retains mechanical linkage for auto-aperture (stop-down metering/operation), though focusing remains manual.
• Build: Metal-alloy construction, typically manufactured in Japan during the vintage film era.
• Market Price: Generally sells on secondary platforms like eBay for roughly $10 to $25 USD used, depending on condition and whether caps or a case are included.
Performance Considerations
• Light Loss: A 2x teleconverter costs you 2 stops of light. For example, an f/1.4 lens becomes an effective f/2.8 lens, and an f/4 lens becomes f/8.
• Image Quality: Third-party budget teleconverters from brands like DeJur can introduce softness, lower contrast, and chromatic aberration (color fringing), especially when paired with already-zoomed or slower prime lenses.