Has anyone tried this with a super telephoto such as 400mm? Just wondering what the depth of field would be, and the maximum focusing distance.
201531
As far as I understand the extension tube acts in proportion to the lens it's used with. Using the tube with a longer lens essentially just decreases the focal point. The best macro results I've had were with the 18-55 mm lens, I tried my 55-250 but it basically just made that lens more like the 18-55 without an extension. Hope this helps answer your question. I'm clearly not an expert.
201532
I do not have a full frame camera sensor. My Zoom goes to 35mm equivalent of 375 mm however. At full zoom, I still have a reasonable focal length (for macro that is) of a half inch or so. I have to shoot about 40 inches away from a subject to be able to focus (which is actually good for living things that might scare getting in too close). The EF 25 might have a very narrow FOV, so I chose the 12 mm extension tube instead and am happy with it.
2279390
The short answer is that this lens is no "powerhouse." I have used it quite effectively for artists' portraits at lawn concerts and for fairly-close nature images (no farther than 20 meters -- 60-65 feet) but beyond that it is of little practical value.Within that range, however, it produces an exceptional image.Hope that helped ...
1898462
I would thank so. I use it on my 100-400mm and works great. Im not sure however of the autofocus?
1805293
I have had no problem, although I am not sure how the mc30 would hit your lense. I would try it ,but may but it from a local store so you can try it in the store.
865521
I have it on my Nikon D800 and I absolutely love it...can't imagine how I ever got anything in focus before getting it!!
101125
Thank you for your response. I seem to do OK with close up but longer focal lengths give me a hard time. I may send it in just for them to check it out. I like the camera but I havent ever been so stymied before.
2231210
I've had some problems with my Canon 'hunting' for focus with the extender. It's internitent and eventually does auto-focus. The results, however, are exceptional!Don't give up, it's worth it.
873522
I am shooting on a Nikon 3200. I went with the 55-300 for its flexibility. It gives great depth of fields and allows me take great pics no matter what. Being in an austere environment this lens works great for long range and close range photograph. The longer 400mm lens has some problems and the 300mm gives better f-stop in my opinion. I found for cost and range of meters to be perfect. Clear shots, great DOF and quickness is great. I shot 90% free hand and have no vibration problems/blurry in my photos thanks to the VR.
2198943
I have this combo. Auto focus is very very quick at 150mm-350mm. Slows down little post 350mm. Focus from ~ to minimum distance is OK at mm, but from minimum to infinity speed at mm is very poor.
1683122
I'm sorry but I have not used it yet. I love the fact that it can be so compact, have tried it on both lenses for size, but as yet have not taken any photos.
677222
I bought it for a 400mm 5.6 & manual focus only...which is just as fast or faster than auto many times... I wanted the distance
1884588
I have used the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS several times in Baja to take pictures of the moon rising over the mountains east of my house. This lense makes the moonlarger and clearer than my 40-200mm. I have tried the 2x extender but did not have my tripod set up when I used the 2x. I used a remote shutter release all the times before that and it gives me clearer photos. hope this helps.
1986536
That is what I use it with. Works great with telephoto lenses. I use my 300mm F4 with it mostly.
345123
I had trouble getting a clear focus at the 12+ power range even though I had it on a tripod. I was watching a golf tournament about 250 yards away. I would say no.
396481
I'm curious . Did you return or keep your lens and are you satisfied with it ? I'm looking to order one for my camera . Thanks .
525787
Yes and very well providing you want a telephoto. The camera is usually sold with an 18-55mm lens which works great for within 20' and a hypothetical for within 20' of the lens in question is you will get a great headshot for someone 12 to 15' away. I recently used it on some waterskiers and the imagery was jaw dropping... Hope this helped!.. :-)
1557654
Here we are again... easier to ask a question than to read the description...This is what it says in the description...Full AF is capable with lenses having a maximum aperture of F/4.5 or brighter. (Manual focusing will be required with lenses of smaller aperture.) The PRO 300 family is designed specifically to be used with prime telephoto lenses of 100mm or above, such as, a 300 mm f/2.8 lens, and work best with telephoto lenses of 200mm to 500mm.So... YES.... It will work, however you will have to focus manually and it is unlikely you will get accurate metadata.