Canon combo: 5D Mark III, 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS and this 2X III extender. Canon says shoot in live mode. Anyone have any experience with this combo?
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I own all three. Yes, 'Live View' (if that's what you meant by 'Live Mode') works when the three are used together. Keep in mind, your AF will be slower and you will need lots of light. You might also be interested in my inquiry with Canon prior to my purchase. It follows... Thank you for contacting Canon product support regarding the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens. Yes, the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM will work with both cameras, and the extenders will work with both cameras, but there is a limitation that you do need to be aware of. When using the EF Extender 1.4x III or 2.0x III on most of our EOS cameras, the camera will not be able to autofocus if the new maximum aperture after the extender is smaller than f/5.6. For instance, if you have a lens that has an aperture range of f/4.5-5.6, adding the 1.4x extender changes the maximum aperture by 1 stop, resulting in an aperture range of f/6.3-8.0. Likewise, the 2.0x extender pushes the aperture range up by two stops, to f/9-11. Because of the reduced amount of light entering the camera and larger depth of field due to the reduced aperture, the camera's autofocus system cannot operate. For proper AF operation, you will need a lens with a maximum aperture of f/4 or better with the 1.4x extender and f/2.8 or better for the 2.0x extender. The only exception to these rules is the EOS 1D series and the EOS 5D Mark III, which retains autofocusing from f/5.6 to f/8 at the center point only. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance with your EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. Thank you for choosing Canon. Sincerely, Dirk Technical Support Representative
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Your auto focus will be reeeaaaally slow. Cant speak for 5d3 but on 1ds3 you'll be faster focusing with hand.
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Sorry... I do not know Canon 5dmiii. Do you mean Canon EOS 5D Mark III? I have my old but good Canon EOS 20D that fit perfectly into this bracket.I hope you will find the right solution for your question.
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Aloha Andrew, Don't know to what extent you mean 'USE', but I tried it on my friends 5D mrk i and it works perfect in ETTL and manual, I also tried the ST-E3 on camera (5D mrk i) and fired the 600ex rt off camera and that worked too. I think when Canon says it's built for the 1DX and 5D mrk iii, I believe they're talking about it's ability to work in conjunction with the camera's newer 61 point focusing systems. Hope that helps!
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You lose very little with this lens vds 70-200. The gain is the extra reach and wide angle, it a major upgrade. Having said that , and given the high $$$, I'd wait for the new model. New Model? I suspect so. Everyone, including Canon, is 'out-of-stock'. Couple that with Canon's receent announcment (July 2009) that they have a new IS that will be in 'interchangable' lenses by the end of 2009, it is not a surprise they stopped producing the 28-300mm so they could clear out the stock.I use the XTi- 40D and now the 5D mark II. The glass makes the picture.
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I've been using the KomputerBay cards in my 5D Mark iii and I've had no issues shooting weddings and portraiture. I tend to overshoot and thin my pickings, so I average about 1,000-1,200 pictures per wedding and I've not encountered an issue with the three KB cards I have. Can't say that I won't ever have an issue, but thought it was worth commenting.
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It'll be about like shooting a 17-35mm on a full-frame camera. Bigg3r concern is Sigma quality. I've had two of them where the shutter started to stick after 2 or 3 years, and Sigma no longer made parts for repair. I'm sticking with Canon from now on.
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Hi Technology Guy,I liked you responses to the questions asked by fellow buyers. You may find me moron asking this but I searched quite a bit on google but did not get any definite answer. Could you help me decide if it is wise to buy T3i (600D) with "Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens" and do not buy "EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens"? OR if I need to have both lenses to start with. Thanks in advance.
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I also use this with my 5DII. I just tested it and the camera will refocus before the shot. If you don't want that, you can just turn off auto-focus on the lens.
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Yup works great with all my canons including t3i. The real issue is your lens, since I had some longer lenses I also bought some longer rails (also from amazon:)). Get some 12 inch rails too since these are 8 or 10 when I bought them. Also be gentle with the tightening knobs, they will strip out cause they are cheap plastic but worth the price....just carry your leatherman at all times.
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To ED F,New 50d owner thanks you for advice on 50D over older 5D. After reading Ken Rockwell's info on the advantage of a full frame sensor, sensor size posed my only regret. If I continue to expand my system I can add the 5D Mark II. I know from the past that it is nice to have two bodies. In the 80's I had (still have) the New F1 w/speedfinder for telephoto pics and what I called my "Focus and Shoot" AE1 Program for everything else. What a combo! I'm new to digital and I have a lot to learn and my 50D should work out nicely.Bob
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It is with my EOS 5D MkII Cannon SLR Camera. Excellent clarity and color and fast at f/2.0. A keeper for sure. With a 1.4 extender gives more reach with not much degradation of image quality. Tur "L" Lens.
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I shoot a canon mark III, and a very heavy, canon 300mm. It works like a dream. I shot sports and have to roam around a lot!
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I've used this particular piece on all of my Canon EOS cameras. 1V, 20D, 30D, 1D IIn. A friend uses one on his 40D and his new 70D. Shop.canon.usa.com lists the 5D in the compatibility table (along with virtually every EOS camera ever produced, so I believe that it WILL fit the 5D III. I like this extender a lot! It keeps your cheek/nose off the back of the camera and helps to minimize grunge on the LCD Screen. You do have to be careful about snagging on the camera bag - but that's my only concern when it's on my cameras.
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Hi. The issue to keep in mind is the distance from the outer most Canon extender lens surface to the Bower telescope recessed lens in all the available lens extenders (lens magnification multipliers). In this case I have to advise not a good idea as they will not match up. I do use an extender multiplier lens adapter made by Kenko, C-AF 2X Teleplus Pro 300. I have used it with all my Canon lenses and the Bower lens you are asking about. Remember, you will also need an adapter ring to match the Bower lens to the Canon camera or extender. When ordering the Bower lens you will need to pay attention to which adapter ring is being offered as they list it with different adapter rings for sale on Amazon.com. Additionally, when looking at other than Canon lens extenders (2x) be careful with the issue of lens depth as you match one lens with an extender. The Kenko 2x lens extender does allow room for Canon lenses to fit. Hope this is helpful. If you have any other questions just use the same system to write. Without saying, putting a 2X extender on a 600 to 1300 mm lens will make it very difficult to focus on an image unless you have a really good tripod...heavy duty and expensive. One with adjusting gears will make life a lot more fun. Good Luck!!!
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I have the II and it does not work well with the Canon 100 to 400 lens. I do not know how the III will work.
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I have a Canon 70-200 MM f/4.0 L lens and a 300 M f/4.0 L Lens and my 1.4xII extender works on both lenses. I cannot specifically comment on your lens. I believe this or any Canon Extender will not work a on a lens ( L or consumer level) that has at its highest focal range less than 100 MM in reach. I am also not sure if the Extender II will work on older lenses where Extender I's did work . But don't just rely on my feedback I suggest you do research from professional lens review sites, the manufacturer specs and customer surveys from Amazon and B+H -as you are doing now. I do want to add that as one other responder mentioned-- an extender will not work in manual mode. I have a Canon 70-200 MM f/4.0 L lens and a 300 M f/4.0 L Lens and my 1.4xII extender works on both lenses. I cannot specifically comment on your lens. I believe this or any Canon Extender will not work a on a lens ( L or consumer level) that has at its highest focal range less than 100 MM in reach. I am also not sure if the Extender II will work on older lenses where Extender I's did work . But don't just rely on my feedback I suggest you do research from professional lens review sites, the manufacturer specs and customer surveys from Amazon and B+H -as you are doing now. I do want... » Read More I have a Canon 70-200 MM f/4.0 L lens and a 300 M f/4.0 L Lens and my 1.4xII extender works on both lenses. I cannot specifically comment on your lens. I believe this or any Canon Extender will not work a on a lens ( L or consumer level) that has at its highest focal range less than 100 MM in reach. I am also not sure if the Extender II will work on older lenses where Extender I's did work . But don't just rely on my feedback I suggest you do research from professional lens review sites, the manufacturer specs and customer surveys from Amazon and B+H -as you are doing now. I do want to add that as one other responder mentioned-- an extender will not work in manual mode. « Show Less
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I was gonna buy an LX3 .. might wait til this comes out and see how it fares. Nice companion to my 5D