Teleconverters

koffiejunkie said:
I hear you.

Speaking of prized lenses. I saw a 50mm f/1.0 L in a shop a while back. I still drool just thinking about it. The price tag was a bit out of my range though.
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Hate to think how much that would cost.

I've never regretted not getting the f/2.8 or the f/2.8 IS. The f/4 is plenty good enough for my needs.
 
I was just thinking with my 16-35 and 70-200 plus the TC I'm pretty much covered (16-35, 32-70 (w/TC), 70-200, 140-400 (w/TC)) in the event I want to travel light.
 
Thread revival. . .

I finally had a good opportunity this weekend to put the Canon 2x through its paces on the 7D and 1Dmk3 with my 300mm f/2.8 and I'm well impressed with it.

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koffiejunkie said:
Not using the 1DmkIII? Is that for more reach?
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The 300mm + 2x TC on my 7D was perfect for the far wicket but it was a little too much for the near one. I've already cleared the photos from my laptop to make space but I'll post some of the 7D shots tomorrow.

EDIT - if I had a dime for every negative post I've read about poor image quality with the 2x it would have paid for the thing!
 
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koffiejunkie said:
Maybe those complaining should try putting good glass in front of it :)
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Quite possibly.

Then again they're possibly the same people who trashed the 1DMk3 without ever trying that either.
 
bwana said:
Then again they're possibly the same people who trashed the 1DMk3 without ever trying that either.
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Or the ones who have nothing in their galleries but criticise other's pictures. I have to admit, I'm partial to a bit of troll feeding and flame throwing on the dpr forums when encountering people like that. Huge fun :)
 
mercurial, your nose is brown! :p

I'm just jealous of bwana. My pictures all seem to come out like nasty holiday pics instead of the great images I actually see through the lens. /* Mutter mutter.
 
bwana said:
As you can see in order to get a closer shot I'm either in need of a teleconverter, a new lens, or a boat . . . and I dont think the missus is going to okay a boat or a new lens for that matter.

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Anyone have any experience with third party teleconverters like the ones made by Kenko or are the (higher priced) Canon the way to go?

I'm looking to fix a 2x to my f4 (I know - I'll lose AF but I'll live with that) 70-200.
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Unreal.

bwana asked a question rather than answering ours ;)
 
mercurial said:
Bwana, your pics are so awesome.
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Thanks, the secret is to take a lot of photos and only post the good ones. :D

Here's a shot I took with the 7D and 300mm + 2x TC combo, it's only a screen shot but I think you can get an idea of the overall quality of the TC.

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bwana said:
Thanks, the secret is to take a lot of photos and only post the good ones. :D

Here's a shot I took with the 7D and 300mm + 2x TC combo, it's only a screen shot but I think you can get an idea of the overall quality of the TC.

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Haha :D

Indeed :) I haven't used my camera in ages. I need to get out and start using it again. Do you shoot everyday, bwana?
 
mercurial said:
Haha :D

Indeed :) I haven't used my camera in ages. I need to get out and start using it again. Do you shoot everyday, bwana?
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I try to shoot daily but weekends are my busiest time since that's when the matches are generally are on.
 
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