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| Canon TC-DC58B Tele Converter Lens for S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $97.58
You Save: $52.41 (35%)
Buy New/Used from $84.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  (49 reviews)
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 4.1 x 3.8 x 3.6
MPN: TCDC58B
Model: TCDC58B
UPC: 013803053159
EAN: 0013803053159
ASIN: B0009NEUOA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Requires Conversion Lens Adapter LAH-DC20 |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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.
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 44 more reviews...
Excellent item, you get what you paid December 28, 2008
The zoom increase when taking the pictures is significant, the lens mounts fairy well with almost no loose movement, if your looking of a teleconverter this should be it.
 IT IS A CANON October 25, 2008
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 !! August 17, 2008
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 July 24, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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
 Warning! May not be what you expect. July 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just received the Canon TC-DC58B and put it to the test. I took non-digital zoom shots, at full magnification, with and without the converter and was instantly disappointed. What disappointed me was that the extra magnification I got was a lot less than I expected. There was little difference in the two shots. In fact, I could get the same magnification by minimally employing the digital zoom feature. I am going to Alaska for the first time soon and was hoping the lens would help me get up close and personal with nature. I doubt it will get me much closer at all. I've read through the reveiws and would agree with the quality of the lens, etc. I don't see where those who rated this a 4 or 5 even mentioned the fact that you will not get much closer with this lens. I don't like spending over a $100 for something and being left with the feeling that I did not get much bang for my buck. Beware and think twice about buying this. Don't expect a lot.
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