Canon TC-DC52A Tele Converter Lens for A80, A95, A510, A520, A540 & A570IS Digital Cameras

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.2 x 2.8 inches ; 2.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000UX67Y
• Item model number: 9085A001
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 24, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Take a closer look at your subject with the Canon TC-DC52A telephoto converter lens. Made specifically for select Canon digital cameras, the unit converts the focal distance of your lens by a factor of 1.75x when attached to the camera, making it ideal for wildlife photography and other long-distance applications. The unit--which supports the Canon A80, A95, A510, A520, A540, and A570 IS models--carries a one-year warranty.

• Magnification: 1.75x
• Rear mount diameter: 52mm
• Front mount diameter: None
• Dimensions: 2.2 inches in diameter and 2 inches long
• Weight: 3.2 ounces

Product Description

The Canon Teleconverter Lens for the A80 Powershot converts the focal distance of the body by a factor of approximately 1.75 when attached. This accessory enhances the camera s versatility and makes it easier to use in specialized applications.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So-so, and some "bewares", June 22, 2005

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K. Gittins (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon TC-DC52A Tele Converter Lens for A80, A95, A510, A520, A540 & A570IS Digital Cameras (Electronics)

First off I must say I love my A95. It has the features I want (other than zoom range), plus the rather smallish size is nice after toting 3 SLR bodies and 6 lenses around for years. This telephoto conversion lens is nothing special though, and has some limitations.

1. Need to use LCD for precise framing/viewing. The adaptor sticks out about 1-1/2 inches, and the lens is about another 2 inches, and being 52mm diameter, they block much of the view through the finder.
2. Only for use at maximum zoom setting. Essentially it makes your zoom camera a fixed-focal length camera.
3. The end is not threaded so there is no way to mount filters to it.

The largish size and black plastic finish sort of throw off the style of the A95 itself (should have been silver or gray to blend in). Comes with front and rear slip-on plastic caps and a pouch. I'm not thrilled, but for $85 I guess it is OK within its limitations.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't WASTE your money, January 17, 2007

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R. Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon TC-DC52A Tele Converter Lens for A80, A95, A510, A520, A540 & A570IS Digital Cameras (Electronics)

This is a poor excuse for a lens coming from Canon. Can only be used at a certain zoom or you will get a circular ring around the photo. Please do not waste your money like I did.

38 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, September 21, 2005

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Cujo (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon TC-DC52A Tele Converter Lens for A80, A95, A510, A520, A540 & A570IS Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Pretty much ditto to what the others below say. Thing looks cheap "the adaptor" and both mounted on my A510 make it look like a bazooka. One thing to remember is when you use the adaptor the flash becomes useless as the adaptor an lens hide about a third of it. "not that you could use a flash at that distance anyway". I also have the widw angle which I personally find alot more usefull for outdoor shots. One more thing to consider, did you buy your cam to be a national geographic wanna be and lug around a bunch of lens/filters etc or have fun taking point and shoot pics with the occansional manual mode ones thrown in?