If I use this teleconverter with my Canon 75-300mm lens will it bring far off images closer? Particularly talking about wildlife.
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Hi Penelope. That's ok. I hope your having a good summer so far. Call me at 888.966.6423 x3300Thank you
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Hi Penelope. I am a bird photographer. This converter will bring the image closer. However, I prefer the 2.2x lens which screws on top of the 75-300 lens because the clarity is superior and the focusing faster. You can call us anytime for this information or email us. Cheers
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Yes - but the amount of light to the lens will be reduced. I don't use it with a teleconverter.
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I have a D3100 and the teleconverter works but it is slow to focus. If I had to buy again I would not save the money and buy a nikon teleconverter it works better and faster.
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I have the older version of Tamron's teleconverter (140 F-CA 1.4X). Used it only once with my 100-400 and then put it away because of the overall image quality loss (sharpness, resolution). IS worked fine - AF didn't but then again, it was the previous version of the converter.
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Hi, Jason. You tend to see some degradation in image quality as well as some vignetting with the 2X teleconverters. While the canon is better than say a Sigma or a Tamron it will still affect image quality some. Using the 1.4X, at 200mm with the 70-200L, I have seen some very minor loss in sharpness in the corners, however I have to pixel peep to see that.
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Sorry, there are no teleconverters for EF-S lenses available in the US that I'm aware of. I've heard rumors of EF-S compatible (Kenko?) teleconverters from Hong Kong but I still haven't been able to verify. Either way, its likely that a teleconverter with the 55-250 wouldn't be much, if any, better than simply cropping the image (might as well put the T1i's extra megapixels to good use). Plus a 1.4X teleconverter would add a stop and a 2X would add 2 stops putting your lens' aperture above f5.6, the minimum needed for auto-focus to function.
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I agree with "sammy". Even if you get close enough to your target, whether through the use of a blind or other means, the lens quality from the 70-300 to the EF series lenses is considerable. Lens quality aside, the ability to "get close" without "being close" is one of the keys to great wildlife photography. The further away from an animal or bird you are, the more likely it will remain calm and stick around. While most of the Canon fixed telephoto lenses in the EF series remain out of reach for all but the dedicated professional, the zoom lenses in the series are reasonably priced and provide excellent results. Additionally, the extra 100mm on the 100-400 will prove to be very useful, especially around skittish wildlife like hawks and other raptors, and dangerous big game such as bears, elk and moose.
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To be honest with you I only use Pro lenses and with those it is compatible. I would be inclined to think the answer would be no since you lose an f stop with the teleconverter which means you will need alot of light for your lens. My guess is NO.
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I don't have the 70-200 but I do not see any reason why the teleconverter would slow focusing, as long as you have enough light. It will cost you one stop of light but outdoors, in the daytime, that should be no problem on a 2.8 lens.
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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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The short answer is no. I know that Nikon's 2x will not work with that lens because I have it myself. I also know that the Sigma teleconverters are specifically designed for Sigma optics. But beyond that the Nikon 70-300 is not sharp enough, or bright enough, to benefit from a 2x teleconverter. Yes, you might get a fuzzy 600mm out of it, if it would even attach without damage, but you would loose autofocus and your widest aperture would effectively be f/11!
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I use it with my T4i camera lens 70-300 and have found it works well for close upHave not tried distant shots yet
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Mount your zoom lens, without the teleconverter, on your camera and zoom it out to 300 and focus on a distant object . Note the size of the object in your viewfinder. Now take off the lens and mount the teleconverter to your lens first and then mount it to your camera body. Zoom out to 300 and look at the same object. You should notice an increase in magnification. In other words the object first viewed should look larger. You should also notice a loss of light of about one stop. Your viewfinder should look a little darker with the teleconverter on. Hope this helps.
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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 have tested the Canon 1.4x teleconverter and it works well. AF is also listed as possible even for the Canon 2x teleconverter. Listed here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/charts/canon1_4xExtender.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/charts/canon2xExtender.html Here is the list for the Kenko Pro 300 teleconverter which is a highly rated teleconverter and it is compatible with the the lens as well for both the 1.4 and 2.0: http://www.kenkoglobal.com/pdf/TELEPLUS_DGX_series_CompatibilityList.pdf. Obviously, things will be more challenging with a 2.0 teleconverter but not impossible. It will all depend on how steady you are with the camera(tripod), you ability to focus manually, and the amount of available light etc.
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No. A 2x teleconverter would go between the camera body and the lens. This is a bridge camera, not a DSLR, the lens does not detach.
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Using this lens with the 1.4X teleconverter would be about the same as the Canon 70-300mm as you lose one f/stop with the 1.4x and a little quality. So you would end up with a 100-280mm f/5.6 lens. Either of your choices would work for outdoor day photography. The teleconverter combinations gives you a very sharp f/4 lens for other use.Neither of those lenses are good for use in a darkened auditorium. You need a much faster lens for that, f/2.8 at a minimum, preferably a f/1.8. Look into the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4, for your indoor photography. Using this lens with the 1.4X teleconverter would be about the same as the Canon 70-300mm as you lose one f/stop with the 1.4x and a little quality. So you would end up with a 100-280mm f/5.6 lens. Either of your choices would work for outdoor day photography. The teleconverter combinations gives you a very sharp f/4 lens for other use.Neither of those lenses are good for use in a darkened auditorium. You need a much faster lens for that, f/2.8 at a minimum, preferably a f/1.8. Look into the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4, for your indoor photography.