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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Long reach using Sony E-mount cameras - optical 1120mm with AF! | |
rji2goleez wrote:
If Joshua wants to send me his lens and extenders, I would be happy to try it on my A6500!🤔😬😳
Thanks for the offer, Bob but the last time i checked with all couriers, it is less expensive to ship your A6500 to me rather than my lens to you . Just kidding.
BlueBomberTurbo wrote:
I also tried a crazy combination like that, though with different equipment:
A6300
Metabones IV
Sigma APO EX DG 1.4X
Sigma APO EX DG 2.0x
Sigma 150-600 C
Interesting what Sigma does with the firmware of the TCs. 1.4x AFs fine at all focal lengths and apertures (840mm optical). 2.0x won't AF past 400mm on the lens (800mm optical). BUT, if you drop the 1.4x behind it, it will AF up to 600mm (1680mm F/18 optical!) again. On the A6300, that's 2520mm equivalent! And it AFs just fine as long as you're outside. It can still AF indoors with decent lighting, but will do so very slowly. All in Green Mode. Haven't tried it on my MC-11 yet, but I prefer using the Metabones since the AF seems more consistent.
In the end, though, the total combo isn't that good optically. 1.4x alone is fine. Images are nearly as sharp as without it. And 2x alone is decent with enough sharpening. But since 2x only AFs up to the same magnification as the 1.4x, and loses twice the light, there's really no reason to use it. I'll have to give the Sony 2x a shot eventually. ...Show more →
Yup, it fun exploring longer and longer reach, pushing the envelope . As far as IQ concerned, well, that's the drawback of zoom lenses.... On the Canon side, since I am familiar with Canon lenses that Nikon lenses, there are two zoom lenses that would do well using tele extenders. The Canon 200-400mm f/4 with built-in TC and the Canon 100-400mm Mark II. The first one is big, heavy and yes, very expensive. The second one is more manageable and quite a bit less expensive. I just received mine the other day and I am pleased with how it performs. And yes, with 1.4X and 1.4X TCs with AF.
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