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01/12/2005 11:49:55 AM · #1 |
| I'm thinking about getting a teleconverter for my 200-500 5.6-6.3 tamron telephoto lens. The pro series 2x never seems to be instock at our local stores and I don't feel like ordering one. Which one would work better with my BIG lens? I guess if I get the 1.4x it will bring my aperature down to F8 and if I get the 2x then the aperature would drop down to F11. Also, I was reading something about if I go with the 1.4x then I really don't need to buy the pro series. Anyone have this teleconverter or can you answer these questions? |
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01/12/2005 11:58:01 AM · #2 |
Teleconverters as a general rule work best with fast long primes. Quality declines more with zoom lenses than with primes. PLus you will lose autofocus with your camera with that combo.
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01/12/2005 12:06:11 PM · #3 |
From what i have heard the quality of the pic will decline, the AF will be lost, etc.
Not sure it is worth it.
Best thought is to find a person or a store that has one you can try on that lens and see the end result.
To find a person, look here on DPC for local folks to you and see if anybody has one.
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01/12/2005 01:52:29 PM · #4 |
| Will the Tamron teleconverter work with Canon lenses as well as Tamron lenses? |
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01/12/2005 04:00:16 PM · #5 |
Yes, at least sometimes they do. There is a lot of info about this in the forums at DPReview.com.
Message edited by author 2005-01-12 16:07:27.
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