Extender

[Denny G]

Hi, my first post. Question. Can I use an EF2xII extender with a 70-300mm DO IS lens attached to a DREBEL? I'm going to Alaska and I want to get shots of far away subjects.

[Sendide]

not possible according to canon :cry: hope I'm wrong

[Jon]

Is that "not possible - they said so", or "not possible, because the posted info for the teleconverters doesn't list that lens"? Since the lens is very new, their literature may not have caught up with the product line. I don't have any particular reason to think either way, but a definate statement from Canon would be a strong indicator.

[Belmondo]

Is that "not possible - they said so", or "not possible, because the posted info for the teleconverters doesn't list that lens"? Since the lens is very new, their literature may not have caught up with the product line. I don't have any particular reason to think either way, but a definate statement from Canon would be a strong indicator.

Sorry. I have both lenses, and they don't fit (I tried it to be sure). The TC has a lip that protrudes into the lens its being connected to, and the rear element of the 70-300DO is almost flush with the back of the lens. It's the same with both the 1.4X and 2.0X TC.

[Jon]

OK - that's an absolute "not possible". Wasn't sure if Canon was lagging in their update of info. Good to know - thanks!

[TheDoc65]

I am not sure if it is taboo on Canons board to say this, but you might try the Tamron 2x converter. I use it with my 70-200F4L and it works great. Very sharp pics.... The cheap one... Non SP. The reason I bring it up is that it doesnt have the pertruding front peice so it fits more lenses.

Worth a try.....