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Archive 2013 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

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p.12 #1 · p.12 #1 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Here are a few of the first images taken with the 1DX after the Product Advisory.

Purely mundane captures of a few of my local models, with the 400mm f/2.8IS II and the 2XTC. All bare-handed.

I suspect that some (surreptitious) software mod was also performed on the camera,

- which I'm still checking on.

Db

Jun 21, 2013 at 02:07 AM

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p.12 #2 · p.12 #2 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Liquidstone wrote:
Seems Andy Rouse doesn't like 2x TCs.

Let me quote part of his review of the 200-400:

3) If you are totally desperate, like on a desert island and need to focus the suns rays through the lens to light a fire, then you may attach the 2x teleconverter. With the in-built teleconverter OFF, autofocus works slow but you can only use the centre focussing point. With the in-built teleconverter ON you are limited to the joys of manual focus.

To be truthful, a better method here is to take the 2x converter, place it gently on the ground so

(Underscoring mine.)

Being a notorious user of TCs, I of course disagree with Mr. Rouse. On sharp base lenses, there's a significant increase in detail captured with a 2x over a 1.4x. On my 400 2.8 IS, the increase in captured detail goes up all the way to a 4x TC.

My test of the 400 2.8 IS with 1.4x, 2x and 4x TC

Just wondering who likes using 2x TCs too? Some examples from a doubler would be nice.

Regards,

Romy...Show more →

Cedar Waxwing.
300mm 2.8 IS II + 2.0x TC III (the thing Mr. Rouse would smash to pieces).

Jun 23, 2013 at 03:03 PM

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p.12 #3 · p.12 #3 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

This is a sigma 2x apo on the sigma 120-300 OS V1.

http://lowa2.smugmug.com/Other/Testing-sigma-120-300-OS-V1/i-JGZ8htL/0/XL/commonbirdies-4-XL.jpg

Jun 23, 2013 at 09:08 PM

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p.12 #4 · p.12 #4 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Canon 5D2 + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG) + stacked Canon 2x/1.4x TCs, 2263 mm, f/25, 1/30 sec, ISO 320, manual exposure, manual focus, Manfrotto 475B tripod/3421 gimbal head, processed and upressed to 200%

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/109922685/original.jpg

Reference photo of the Apollo 15 landing site

Jun 23, 2013 at 09:56 PM

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p.12 #5 · p.12 #5 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Liquidstone wrote:
Canon 5D2 + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG) + stacked Canon 2x/1.4x TCs, 2263 mm, f/25, 1/30 sec, ISO 320, manual exposure, manual focus, Manfrotto 475B tripod/3421 gimbal head, processed and upressed to 200%

Whoa.

Jun 24, 2013 at 09:49 AM

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p.12 #6 · p.12 #6 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

I think I prefer the 300mm 2.8 II with the 1.4TC Mk2 as autofocus IMHO definitely deteriorates with X2 Mk3
Niall

Jul 23, 2013 at 05:51 PM

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p.12 #7 · p.12 #7 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Love the 2XIII here are a couple with the 600 f4 II

Ferruginous Hawk close-up by seattlebirdman, on Flickr

Ferruginous Hawk by seattlebirdman, on Flickr

Jul 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM

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p.12 #8 · p.12 #8 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Another Cedar Waxwing using a 300mm 2.8 IS II plus 2.0x TC III.

Jul 24, 2013 at 08:30 PM

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p.12 #9 · p.12 #9 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Here's one from today, 400 IS II w/2X III

Jul 25, 2013 at 11:41 AM

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p.12 #10 · p.12 #10 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Just ordered my 500mm F4 II Arriving Tuesday - can't wait!!
Niall

Jul 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM

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p.12 #11 · p.12 #11 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

http://davidsphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v81/p1640652248-5.jpg

Canon 600mm + 2.0x III, 1/1600, iso 1600, f8

Jul 26, 2013 at 09:26 PM

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p.12 #12 · p.12 #12 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Wow - great tele shots everyone....

the TC-1.4xIII pair very nicely with the 24-II TS-E & makes for a high IQ 33mm T/S!!!!!

Anyone have images and comments using the TC-2xIII with the 24...... how about - 48 mm shift-panos....

Thanks!!

Jul 26, 2013 at 11:22 PM

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p.12 #13 · p.12 #13 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

I hate the silly things. Not because the IQ is that bad. But my skills are not that good. I can tell the IQ drop on my lens. Even when I put on a 1.4 I have problems. It slows me down to a crawl. I use the 1.4 allot. On the 300 It does a good job. But when I put it on the 500 I have to slow down and put it on a tripod or bean bag and really concentrate. I am getting older and it is just a pain for me.
Beautiful shots all. But for me it is a vote against.

Jul 27, 2013 at 12:34 AM

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p.12 #14 · p.12 #14 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

CATS IN FLIGHT!
Here is a few shot with a Canon 1 DSIII, 100-400 + 1.4II +2.0II. I can't complain. Not birds, but they are flying.

Jul 27, 2013 at 05:54 AM

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p.12 #15 · p.12 #15 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Just trying out this combo - Canon 5D MIII + 500 f4 IS + Canon 2x TC II, 1000 mm, f/8, ISO 1250, 1/250 sec, 475B/516 support, manual exposure in available light, center AF point AI servo, 3600 x 2400 crop resized to 1200x800.

Lowland White-eye (Zosterops meyeni)

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/151546568/original.jpg

Jul 27, 2013 at 10:30 PM

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p.12 #16 · p.12 #16 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Not much but I think this is the only BIF shot I have using the X2 on the 500mm I.

Jul 29, 2013 at 05:51 PM

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p.12 #17 · p.12 #17 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Little Blue Heron with 300mm 2.8L IS II and 2.0x TC III.

Jul 29, 2013 at 07:10 PM

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p.12 #18 · p.12 #18 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Candor wrote:
Not much but I think this is the only BIF shot I have using the X2 on the 500mm I.

Great shot. Hopefully we can meet up in the spring at the heron rookery!

Jul 29, 2013 at 09:18 PM

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p.12 #19 · p.12 #19 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Handheld 1DsMkII + 500 II + 2xTC III

Juvenile Wood duck (male) floating in a deeply shaded edge of a pond.

Edited on Aug 12, 2013 at 07:10 PM · View previous versions

Jul 29, 2013 at 09:25 PM

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p.12 #20 · p.12 #20 · So who likes using a 2x TC?

Candor wrote:
Not much but I think this is the only BIF shot I have using the X2 on the 500mm I.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-7sx7mDN/0/XL/i-7sx7mDN-XL.jpg

Wow.... that contrasty background must have been trying to grab the AF sensor. Excellent panning and AF job!

Jul 29, 2013 at 09:53 PM

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