Is the Gitzo 3541LS enough tripod for a 300 + 2x TC or would the 5541 be more fit for the combo?
Rezolution Senior Member  786 posts Likes: 6 Joined Jan 2011 More info | Jan 27, 2011 18:14 | #1516 Is the Gitzo 3541LS enough tripod for a 300 + 2x TC or would the 5541 be more fit for the combo?
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Canonswhitelensesrule Goldmember  3,648 posts Likes: 13 Joined Jan 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C. More info | Jan 27, 2011 19:21 | #1517 Rezolution wrote in post #11727395  Is the Gitzo 3541LS enough tripod for a 300 + 2x TC or would the 5541 be more fit for the combo? The 3541LS is more than enough tripod for that combination. Photographers do it in 1/1,000th of a second...but the memory lasts forever!
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Candor Goldmember  More info | Jan 27, 2011 19:49 | #1518 I have the 3541XLS and it works fine with my 500mm f4.
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dolina Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 28, 2011 08:39 | #1519 Rezolution wrote in post #11727395 Is the Gitzo 3541LS enough tripod for a 300 + 2x TC or would the 5541 be more fit for the combo? I have both tripods & the lens and extender.  Untitled by alabang, on Flickr Untitled by alabang, on FlickrVisit my Flickr
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Leeuwarden Senior Member 398 posts Likes: 3 Joined Dec 2007 More info | This is with the mkII extender? The Netherlands
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dolina Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 28, 2011 09:26 | #1521 Leeuwarden wrote in post #11730712 This is with the mkII extender? Please give context to your question. Visit my Flickr
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Leeuwarden Senior Member 398 posts Likes: 3 Joined Dec 2007 More info | Hmmm might have interpreted your posting wrong. I was under the impression pics were made wit a 2xTC. The Netherlands
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dolina Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 28, 2011 09:34 | #1523 Leeuwarden wrote in post #11730787 Hmmm might have interpreted your posting wrong. I was under the impression pics were made wit a 2xTC. My reply was in context of tripod choice. Visit my Flickr
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Leeuwarden Senior Member 398 posts Likes: 3 Joined Dec 2007 More info | I understand... Almost weekend on my side of the world. I guess I'm in need to catch up some sleep The Netherlands
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DeepShadows Member 145 posts Joined Mar 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada More info | Jan 28, 2011 12:13 | #1525 Does anyone Use and/or prefer this lens with 2x for shooting bears? Because of my mixed portrait and wildlife needs I am strongly leaning towards the 300 over the 500. I was previously shooting a 5d2 with 100-400 and 1.4. I found the resulting 560mm not long enough for my bears, elk, moose, and even bison. I had a 1d3 that I much preferred but the 5d2 iq spoiled me and now I have sold all me gear and am starting fresh. My plans are for a 7d/5d2(3)/1d4 combo. Do you think on the 7d and 1d4 will give me my needed reach and portability with 2x for bears? Does anyone have any examples or experience/advice for shooting bears with this awesome lens?
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop"  57,560 posts Likes: 178 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Jan 28, 2011 12:17 | #1526 The 300 takes either TC very well (the 1.4X is essentially transparent.) Jay
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mitsu13gman Senior Member 265 posts Joined Oct 2008 Location: Portsmouth, NH More info | Well how timely - I just got a 5D2 and have been having a BLAST with my 300 2.8 in my little bedroom studio. After having so much fun with it yesterday raw with no TC:  100% crop:  This morning I decided to slap on the Kenko 2x TC and see what I might be able to do:  100% crop:  The first thing to point out is that, near MFD and with or without the TC, the depth of field on this lens is as close to zero as to be agonizing! I was carefully seated, shooting tethered, and it took me roughly 10 attempts to get my iris in focus. The second is that, even at 21MP, you definitely do get additional detail with the 2x converter. On my 70-200 2.8, it's mostly a wash, but here, it's adding quite a bit more than I'd expected. But that scary-thin depth of field makes it hard to work in the real world. Still, it's an amazing lens when you have a subject which can take advantage of it! A category in which my mug doesn't exactly count, but in terms of sharpness, I'm continually astounded at how well this lens renders. Mike - "EXIF stripping is bad, mmmkay?"
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82NoMe Goldmember  More info | f/4, 1/250, ISO 100  Cheers... jim
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop" 57,560 posts Likes: 178 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Jan 31, 2011 01:51 | #1530 Guardian Angels  Jay
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