sprocketdog23 Hatchling 6 posts Joined Mar 2013 More info | Apr 22, 2013 16:36 | #1 I have seen a used 70-200 f/4 L and an EF 1.4 extender Mk1 for sale at a reasonable cost. I want a decently competent medium telephoto zoom for general nature photography.
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L.J.G. "Not brigth enough"  More info | Apr 22, 2013 16:47 | #2 If it is any help to you I have a Kenko Pro300 DGX 1.4 teleconverter I use with my 70-200 f/4 IS. It gives good results that should be comparable to the Canon TC. This was taken with my 40D at 280mm   Rainbow Lorikeet by LJG_Images, on FlickrThe TC tends to throw up an error code after a few shots when used with the 40D, but works every time on my 5DII. When it throws the code on the 40D I take it off, then put it back on again and it is right for another half a dozen shots. I have not bothered to try taping the pins. As you can see from the shot auto focus also works well, that was at f/6.3 and it focussed perfectly. By the way, I see you are a new member, so welcome to the forum. I hope you get some good advice from it and join in the fun with us. Lloyd
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I have a 70-200 f4l & canon 1.4 tele mk11. They work very well together & you still get full AF. To get pin sharp though you will been a tripod/monopod. Kind regards, Kevin
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Apr 22, 2013 17:07 | #4 Nice one, and thanks for the reply's. My reason for asking was because I had disappointing results with a 2x kenco with a Canon (non L) 70-200 that I borrowed from a friend for an afternoon a while back. I know the L lens is a different ball game, and the one I have seen is very affordable, but theres the opportunity to buy the extender at the same time, and don't want to waste my money if people here think it not a good combination. I can't afford the 70-300L, even used unfortunately.
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gasrocks Cream of the Crop  13,432 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Portage, Wisconsin USA More info | Apr 22, 2013 19:03 | #5 You do not want the 70-300 anyways. Get the EF 70-200/4 L IS lens. EF 1.4x TC will be fine. GEAR LIST
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wombatHorror Goldmember 1,937 posts Joined Sep 2010 Location: NJ More info | Apr 22, 2013 19:50 | #6 gasrocks wrote in post #15856343 You do not want the 70-300 anyways. Get the EF 70-200/4 L IS lens. EF 1.4x TC will be fine. Why wouldn't he want the 70-300L anyways? It has better image quality and focuses 50% faster at 280mm than 70-200 f/4 IS + 1.4x TC III. I had both and did ridiculously careful and comprehensive comparisons.
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digitalparadise Awaiting the title ferry...  More info | Apr 22, 2013 21:25 | #7 |
Apr 22, 2013 23:59 | #8 with 70-200 f4 non is with canon 1.4(first version) and 6D.this cobination had fast focus.  280mm@6.3 iso 1600  6D
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kipliq Senior Member 753 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2010 More info | Apr 25, 2013 12:03 | #9 Do you all think the 1.4 is enough? I'm thinking of using it for animals/whales. I have never used one but I have been thinking of getting one. Which is the best brand to buy? "Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the park, but it has the longest line." - Ric Flair
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Apr 26, 2013 16:04 | #10 Here is a direct IQ comparison of lens vs. lens+TC You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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