How does this lens compare to the Canon Tele-Converter TC-DC58E ?
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I don't see anything different here. The only issue I've had with the lens is to make sure it is properly locked and seated.
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I love that lens it's more comparable to a Ziess 85mm. The bokeh at 1.5 is awesome! I would highly recommend it over the canon 1.8
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Thanks, Tech. Funny that teleconverters are available for so many other size lenses but not this one. I could have lived with a 1.4x. Like you said, I'll have to live with what I've got... until I can pony up $1500+ for Canon's 100-400mm zoom.I guess I'd better plan on having a good number of 8mb and 16mb cards with me and shoot JPEG and RAW so I can seriously crop and/or enlarge the best shots (which will be many if the weather is good). I want some 20" x 30" or 24" x 36" posters from what I'm shooting. A telecoverter would have helped.
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Hi Charles I purchased this lens in addition to standard kit lens that comes with Sony nex3 or nex5. Reason to buy this lens is are: 1. its sharp 2. It has 2.8 aperture , which is about a stop better than the kit lens at this focal length of 30mm.this one better stop let's you give two things 1 . Better blurred backgrounds in portraits. 2. You can keep your iso low, that means less noise and grains in your pictures To answer your question if telephoto is better, ask yourself or your wife which focal length you take your pictures, if more of them are at telephoto then you have the answer. Hope this helps.
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I would get a Nikon TC-14E II. This is the only Nikon teleconverter that works with the Nikon 300mm f/4. I suggests you see the recommendations at nikon.com and review that lens there.
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I have this lens, I used it for several months before upgrading to the 75-300 IS USM. If you don't want blurry pictures then you will have to spend the money on better tools. I take a lot of bird pictures and was able to track them using the non IS lens but it was very difficult and unless the pools where the competitions are held are in bright light you won't get sharp pictures. I did try using this one at our dance hall, (poor light for pictures) I eventually had to go to a 50 mm 1.4 that does great in low light. You wanting telephoto though, for the money the 75-300 IS at about $450 was the way that I decided to go and I really like what I get now. I have had my t2i for nearly two and a half years. Hope this helps you a little bit. If you want to see a few of my shots with the IS lens. My flickr page is lightninrod49.
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It's no different than any other DSLR still lens, if you've used any Canon L lens, then it will feel similar. The ring is as smooth as the operator can manage, on a stills lens that has smaller rotation travel.
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I use my 300MM f4 for bird photography and I usually have it coupled with the 1.4 teleconverter. The great thing about this setup is that I can shoot it hand-held and it's not too heavy to carry around. I have a D600 body and I typically shoot at 800+ ISO with fast shutter speeds (>=1/2000). I get great sharpness without a tripod or VR. This lens is great - super-sharp, quick AF, and light enough to carry around all the time. I recommend it - get the 1.4TC too.
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It is a good lens for portrates I am not sure which I like most the 85 or the 35, I seem to get more room around the subject on the 35 for the full frame printing but both are good lens.
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I'm using it with my Nikor 1-300 and 18-200 lenses. Works like a charm. I'll likely sell my micro lense. Much better than teleconverters, as there is NO change to f stop.
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I use a 7D and will be upgrading to a 6D. I can tell you it does not work with my 7D and a Canon 100 -400mm L series lens. I have to rely on manual focus which is a real bummer! I really don't want to pay Canon's price for their 2x teleconvertor, but may have no choice. Hope this helps
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The best review of these two lenses in on Ken Rockwell's website. I currently have the Canon35 1.4 and the 35 2.0 non-is. I also had the 35 2.0 IS but sold it and then got the non-IS on eBay. Why? The IS is great but big and I was looking to put together a lighter combo than the 5DMK3 and 1.4. I have a 6D that fits the bill and thought the new 35 IS would work well as an everyday combo to carry around. The image quality is very good but it is big. So, I sold it, found a good version of the non-IS, and in combination with the 6D it meets all my needs. Good quality images, smaller lens, less weight.
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I read somewhere it does NOT work. I would not recommend this combination anyway fr quality reasons. It is a bad idea to use a converter for a wide-to.tele-zoom. Teleconverters are best for fast lenses (2.0...4.0) and longer focal lenghts (fixed or fast pro telezooms).
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I have the same lens & teleconverter and it works perfectly. Good luck hope you enjoy this setup. Wayne
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Try this link for multiple opinions on this comparison: http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/1960/400mm-f2-8-with-tc-2-0e-iii-vs-800mm-f5-6/p1My personal opinion - the photos with either setup will depend on your skills as a photographer, and quite frankly - luck. If you are going to take the 800 mm into the field there ought to be a well-defined high value objective since just carrying it and the tripod etc out there is quite a formidable task. By the way, don't forget that the 800 mm comes with a dedicated 1.4 TC. This extends your reach to 1000 mm. Of course this means that you need to have great technique to avoid camera motion blur. A remote shutter trigger is a good accessory. Try this link for multiple opinions on this comparison: http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/1960/400mm-f2-8-with-tc-2-0e-iii-vs-800mm-f5-6/p1My personal opinion - the photos with either setup will depend on your skills as a photographer, and quite frankly - luck. If you are going to take the 800 mm into the field there ought to be a well-defined high value objective since just carrying it and the tripod etc out there is quite a formidable task. By the way, don't forget that the 800 mm comes with a dedicated 1.4 TC. This extends your reach to 1000 mm. Of course this means... » Read More Try this link for multiple opinions on this comparison: http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/1960/400mm-f2-8-with-tc-2-0e-iii-vs-800mm-f5-6/p1My personal opinion - the photos with either setup will depend on your skills as a photographer, and quite frankly - luck. If you are going to take the 800 mm into the field there ought to be a well-defined high value objective since just carrying it and the tripod etc out there is quite a formidable task. By the way, don't forget that the 800 mm comes with a dedicated 1.4 TC. This extends your reach to 1000 mm. Of course this means that you need to have great technique to avoid camera motion blur. A remote shutter trigger is a good accessory. « Show Less
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I hvae had my Canon 24-105mm f/4 L lens for about three years now, and it's the best and most versatile lens I have ever owned. it was recommended to me independently by two photographer friends, one in the UK, the other in the USA. I have travelled extensively with it to Eastern & Wetsren Europe, using it as my only lens (leaving my 70-300mm and 10-22mm Canon lenses behind to save on weight). Using a high ISO and high shutter speed, the lens is so good that I don't really need a telephoto lens, as cropping considerably to blow up a photo still gives great clarity. The macro part of the lens is excellent. A 17-40mm lens would be very restricting as a general walkabout lens, and I've always reckoned 105mm as being a good focal length for portraits. I do a lot of street people shots where speed is of the essence, and it's a very fast & responsive lens. The zoom is very smooth and responsive. It's not cheap, but to me it's been worth every penny. I use it on my Canon 7D.
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I have not had a chance to compare both but this sigma is the first non canon lens I have put in my bag. Have 6 different ones and the sigma is a great value. I have not regretted it.