70-200 L f4 + 1.4xL teleconverter

04/09/2005 06:11:17 PM · #2

This is a superb lens, a little long for some kinds of landscapes, perhaps, but certainly great for wildlife action. The 1.4x will cause you to loose a stop. Your largest possible aperture with this combination will be f 5.6, which is fine on a bright day and under good light.

The f/2.8 would be ideal for this purpose but the cost is higher. Check out these shots, most of which were taken with the EF 70-200mm L f/2.8.

Message edited by author 2005-04-09 22:31:40.

04/09/2005 06:19:48 PM · #3

I have that combo, and it works great for outdoor use. THESE animal photos were taken with that setup (the first three were also shot through a thick layer of plate glass).

Message edited by author 2005-04-09 22:25:32.

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Sony 16-35mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE ZA OSS Lens

04/09/2005 06:22:23 PM · #4

> scalvert

Your link does not appear to work.

bryanbrazil

Sony Alpha a7R III

04/09/2005 06:23:51 PM · #5

Check out my portfolio for more examples using this setup. I think it works great. And then you'll always have the teleconverter if you buy something like a 300mm f4L...

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

04/09/2005 06:37:29 PM · #6

Its my favorite lens, I don't use my 1.4x alot though, mainly because I got the Tamron, I think its a bit soft.
But if you get the Canon Converter, its a killer combo!

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

04/09/2005 06:50:17 PM · #7

I have both the Canon 70-200mm f4 and the canon 300mm f4 IS lenses and the Canon 1.4x extender II is on my list of "next to buy". I am planning to go to Machias Seal Island in Maine to see the Puffins this summer. Should help me get nice closeups.

04/09/2005 10:09:04 PM · #8

Thanks for the heads up Zeus. The link should work now.

04/09/2005 10:23:37 PM · #9

Amazing pictures! Looks like I need to get a canon1.4x extender for my 200mm f2.8!!Do you all recommend buying the canon over Sigma extenders?

Message edited by author 2005-04-09 22:29:22.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/10/2005 08:42:01 AM · #10

Originally posted by Dim7:

Amazing pictures! Looks like I need to get a canon1.4x extender for my 200mm f2.8!!Do you all recommend buying the canon over Sigma extenders?

No Answers?

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/10/2005 08:49:51 AM · #11

I'm using the Kenko Pro 300 1.4x DG teleconverter with my 70-200mm 4L with very little to no loss of Performance or Detail (sharpness).

not the best example of sharpness as I was going for shallow dof with an artsy back lit shoot, but I does perform quite nicely.

The Kenko uses the same Hoya Glass as the Tamron TC's and got it for $150.00 shipped (new) from eBay.

I have also used my 50mm 1.8 on the Kenko TC with some amazing results.

My Tamron 28-300mm XR Di LD (IF) works ok in good light but at f/6.3 I end up using MF when trying to use the Macro of that lens.

I am very pleased with the Kenko Pro 300 DG on the Canon Glass.

Message edited by author 2005-04-10 08:59:06.

04/10/2005 10:01:53 AM · #12

RE: Dim 7... HERE'S a comparison of some teleconverters, but it's not really up to date. Personally, I'd stick with Canon.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/10/2005 10:11:39 AM · #13

Thanks Shannon!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

04/10/2005 10:12:31 AM · #14

A side question: do some or all of these teleconverters work with EF-S lenses? Or will they damage the rear element of the lens?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/10/2005 10:28:37 AM · #15

The Canon TCs will NOT work with EF-S lenses. The TC lens elements protrude forward and the EF-S elements protrude backward- not a good mix. I initially thought that the Canon 1.4x TC would work with the Tamron 28-75, but it doesn't fit due to the protruding parts.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

04/10/2005 10:37:48 AM · #16

canon has a list of their lenses that will work with their teleconvertors.

list

bod

04/10/2005 11:23:18 AM · #17

Originally posted by scalvert:

RE: Dim 7... HERE'S a comparison of some teleconverters, but it's not really up to date.

Last Modified Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:22:35 GMT
Proves that the current Canons are better than 15 year old Tamrons I guess. LOL.
Sigma's absense is notable too.

Sigma 100-300 + Sigma 2x.
(100% crop, sharpened)

The Sigma extenders have the same protuding elements as the Canons, so will only work with the same lenses.