lens drop due bad design teleconverter

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Quite a bit of bad luck today, my Panasonic 70-200mm f/2.8 accidentally came off the teleconverter. Actually twice bad luck, firstly that the  lens fell off and secondly that it hit the only rock that was there besides snow.

It is a warning for others that also use the teleconverters from Panasonic. I really don't no why they have chosen to use a push button to release the lens from the teleconverter. I wore thick gloves because of the cold (-11 Celsius) and carry my camera with a strap around my shoulder en leave the camera hang on hip. I saw some deer and quickly grabbed my camera. By doing so I pushed accidentally the button (you only have to press it just a little to release) on the teleconverter and the lens dropt on the ground. It wasn't the first time, I already had some narrow escapes before.

Unbelievable that they chose this design. 

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[jankap]

I feel sorry for you. 

[RoySmith]

Sorry for your bad luck. This could happen to any of us.

[toyfel]

Thank you for the warning. That's really a serious case of very bad luck what happened to you. Would a Sigma L-mount teleconverter work with your Panasonic lens? Their release mechanism seems to be considerably safer. But, of course, even it works well it would mean a couple hundred EUR extra expense.  

[Daniel C.1975]

Shi##. That‘s a real pitty. I hope the repair will not be too expensive. 
The design is really not good.

Daniel

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thank you all

[beewee]

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I’m not familiar with the Panasonic teleconverter. Are you saying that you just push the button and the lens pops off without needing to twist the lens off the bayonet mount? 

[aksclix]

Been there twice many years ago... that’s pretty bd what happened and hope you move past it soon.. the sooner the better! 

Don’t let the spill ruin your fun.. 

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7 hours ago, beewee said:

Are you saying that you just push the button and the lens pops off without needing to twist the lens off the bayonet mount? 

No there is a need for twist, happens in the same movement.

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6 hours ago, aksclix said:

Don’t let the spill ruin your fun.. 

Absolutely not a change 💪, I shoot sinds 1085 and have quite a bit of damage, no problem, is part of it, it just a tool.😉