Vivitar MC 2X-1 Teleconverter - M42
Vivitar MC 2X-1 is a manual-focus M42 teleconverter that doubles the focal length of compatible lenses. As a classic 1970s accessory, it sits between camera and lens to give extra reach without the bulk of a longer prime, and it suits users of screw-mount film bodies and adapted M42 lenses who are happy to work with the expected two-stop light loss. Vivitar’s MC version uses multicoating, which helps control flare and preserves contrast better than uncoated converters, though image quality still depends heavily on the donor lens and the aperture used. There is no autofocus or stabilisation, and performance is best with good-quality primes stopped down a little rather than with already soft zooms. In use it is simple and mechanical, with no electronics to fail, but it adds another mounting interface, so fit and alignment matter. At around 130 g it is easy to carry and is more of a practical field accessory than a speciality optical tool. Used-market checks should focus on clean glass, smooth and secure M42 threads, free-moving aperture mechanics where relevant, and the absence of haze, fungus, cleaning marks or separation inside the converter elements.
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Vivitar MC 2X-1 Teleconverter - M42 Model Overview
Specifications
- Brand
- Vivitar
- Model
- MC 2X-1 Teleconverter
- Variant
- M42
- Release year
- 1975
- Weather Sealed
- No
- Weight
- 130 g
Vivitar MC 2X-1 is a manual-focus M42 teleconverter that doubles the focal length of compatible lenses. As a classic 1970s accessory, it sits between camera and lens to give extra reach without the bulk of a longer prime, and it suits users of screw-mount film bodies and adapted M42 lenses who are happy to work with the expected two-stop light loss. Vivitar’s MC version uses multicoating, which helps control flare and preserves contrast better than uncoated converters, though image quality still depends heavily on the donor lens and the aperture used. There is no autofocus or stabilisation, and performance is best with good-quality primes stopped down a little rather than with already soft zooms. In use it is simple and mechanical, with no electronics to fail, but it adds another mounting interface, so fit and alignment matter. At around 130 g it is easy to carry and is more of a practical field accessory than a speciality optical tool. Used-market checks should focus on clean glass, smooth and secure M42 threads, free-moving aperture mechanics where relevant, and the absence of haze, fungus, cleaning marks or separation inside the converter elements.
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Used Vivitar MC 2X-1 Teleconverter - M42 market summary
Prices are stable. The used Vivitar MC 2X-1 Teleconverter - M42 has held over the past 30 days, from a median of £10.48 to £10.48.
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