Shutter Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 are you using the 1.4? what are your thoughts? trying to rig up the poor mans big glass and trim down the sticker shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnV Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Re: Need input from those who shoot Canon gear w/ TC I have a 1.4L .....what's "w/ TC"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shutter Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Re: Need input from those who shoot Canon gear w/ TC sorry, that post skimped on some of the details. TC = teleconverter. do you (or anyone else) use a teleconverter with any existing zooms or primes to get more power? so a 1.4x teleconverter would turn a 300mm prime into a 420mm.. my main concern is how big is the drop in light? a show stopper for low light shots? or can bumping the ISO compensate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnV Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Need input from those who shoot Canon gear w/ TC Without a doubt you'll get a better image from getting a larger lens...the 1.4 will be ok if you have ideal lighting. If you are looking are taking top-end pictures, get the 400 or 600mm lens. However, the 1.4 is much more affordable. I shoot the Cannon 20D which alrady has a 1.6 conversion and might get the 1.4, If I do, I'll have a lot lower expectation on the results. I would pose this question here for more responses: dpreview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Need input from those who shoot Canon gear w/ TC The 1.4 will cost you 1 stop in light. Bumping the iso wil compensate but at the expense of increased noise and contrast. It is in my opinion however that it is a worth while investment provided the lense you are using are top rate. The 1.4 I have for my Nikon will ony fit certain, late mdel lenses, starting at the 80-200 2.8. It also fits the 300 2.8 and the 400 2.8. The design is such that a portion of the tc extends into the lens. Not all lenses will work. For example, my 28-70 2.8 macro wil not acomodate the tc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shutter Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: Need input from those who shoot Canon gear w/ TC appreciate the insight bill, was hoping you would chime in. I just can't pull the trigger on that big gla$$ yet but really need a little extra power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Re: Need input from those who shoot Canon gear w/ TC If I were you, I'd be looking to spend my money on speed. If you want some big glass, look at a 500mm mirror lenses. Very inexpensive, but can take some awesome pix. What it does to highlights, you won't believe! The slow unadjustable spped of them, normally f-8, can be dealt with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Re: Need input from those who shoot Canon gear w/ TC Yeah I miss my 500mm for my Nikon! I should have never gotten rid of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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