Teleconverters ?

[Marshy]

Can anyone out there please explain why t/c,s only work with selected lenses . I have at moment 18 - 55 and 75 - 300 and according to compatability charts 1.4 and 2.0 t/c,s won,t work
with either ?

[nosquare2003]

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-Extender-EF-1.4x-II-Tele-Converter-Review.aspx

Please refer to the picture of Canon 1.4x TC. It has a protruding part that will not physically fit to other non selected lenses.

[mdr]

The Canon TCs only work with a selection of L lenses. However, if you want to use a TC, check out Kenko's Proo 300 1.4x and 2x TC, the best independent TCs. I believe they work with your lens. Note that you'll have to focus manually when using theses in combination with your 75-300.

[tim]

Putting a TC on those below average lenses will result in worse pictures than without the TC, but you won't know how much worse they'll be until you try it.

[etaf]

you will see on the canon converters theres a portion of the lens sticking out - this is why they will not fit.
I use a 3rd party 2x converter on my 75-300mm, as far as results are concerened - I did manage to get some nice cricket pictures printed at 9"x6" and sold them to the club

[CyberDyneSystems]

Hi Marshy,

For more info on T-cons please take a look at the -=READ FIRST=- OES Sticky at the top of the forum. There you will find a link to -=TeleConverters De-mystified=- which should be able to answer most of your T-con related questions and then some :)