Brown Shrike (100-400 + 2x TC)

Keith R wrote in post #2271966
Oh, I'm happy with mine, Mitch - I'm just making the point that Romy's shot here is amazing, especially given that there's a 2x converter in there, 800 ISO and MF.

I agree. Makes me want to order one today.

Very clear shot, especially considering the lens and TC plus the low shutter speed.

dont think ive ever seen a better 100-400 2x shot in my life. you have sick MF skills romy. nice.

Thanks, everybody!....

canonloader wrote in post #2271332
Real nice picture Romy. Looks like you get great depth of field with that combo. Why your second copy?

Mitch, I was routinely testing my friend's copy when I was surprised with its prime-like performance, must be one of the very rare gems.

I promptly sold my first copy (not bad, average 100-400) at a great loss, and gave my friend an offer he couldn't refuse for his zoom....

Here's a link to my test results:

http://www.pbase.com/l​iquidstone/100_400is

Romy

Keith R wrote in post #2271966
Oh, I'm happy with mine, Mitch - I'm just making the point that Romy's shot here is amazing, especially given that there's a 2x converter in there, 800 ISO and MF.

Billginthekeys wrote in post #2272519
dont think ive ever seen a better 100-400 2x shot in my life. you have sick MF skills romy. nice.

Keith, Bill, I did use AF, but manual exposure..... that's one of the reasons why I have the standard Tamron 2x TC - I can still AF at f/11 with the 1DM2. ...

Romy

Really nice job Romy, I had the 2TC, but was disappointed with the results, especially if your tried to enlarge a section.

I hear ya. It's really disturbing to me that you can buy a lens who's quality may be in question right out of the box. What's wrong with that picture?

To put it succinctly, that does not suck

liquidstone wrote in post #2273378
Keith, Bill, I did use AF, but manual exposure..... that's one of the reasons why I have the standard Tamron 2x TC - I can still AF at f/11 with the 1DM2. ...

Romy

hmm. yea i have always been considering getting the tamron 1.4x for my 400 5.6 mabye ill get both. i mean theyre so cheap anyway .

dancinec wrote in post #2273412
Really nice job Romy, I had the 2TC, but was disappointed with the results, especially if your tried to enlarge a section.

Thanks..... here are 100% crops of the shot (pardon the 1000x750 size).... I'm hoping that it will still improve if the light is better and shutter speed is faster:

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liquidstone wrote in post #2273378
Keith, Bill, I did use AF, but manual exposure...

Oops!

Sorry Romy, force of habit: I see "manual" and think "focus"!

This is a great picture… the more I try to produce shots like this, the more I appreciate how difficult it really is. I look forward to more pictures.

Nice image here especially considering all the particulars and lots of useful information as well.

Hi Romy,
nice capture I love these little raptors,
as Gary said lots of useful information, thanks,
regards,
Clare

liquidstone wrote in post #2270730
I'd like to test my second copy of the 100-400 IS with a 2x TC, but it's rainy here in Manila so shots in good light is not possible today.

However, this Brown Shrike presented an opportunity to have hand holding fun in low light, so I took many bursts at it with the hope that at least one will be recognizable.

Here's one of the better ones of about 60 fun shots - 1DM2 + 100-400 IS + Tamron 2x TC, 800 mm, f/11 (wide open), ISO 800, 1/40 sec, manual exposure, hand held but supported by window sill:

I took a green finch using a similar setup, though I have the Canon 2X extender Romy and also took a bust of shots, I think it was about 25 shots and ended up dumping the whole lot, perhaps the finch was too far for me. So admire how this shot has turned out, well done.