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jefflee Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #1 · How I changed my mind... Hi All: Just about the time the 18-200 was announced I returned a used 80-200 f2.8 to KEH, to there credit they repaired it twice. In a mix up they sent the lens back instead of giving me credit. Well image is what I'm really after and before I sent it back I shot 30 or 40 test shots. The 18-200 will have to wait. Man this is a great lens. it fits well with my 12-24, 24-85, and 300 AFS f4. The real question now is do I modify my TCE's to use on the 24-85 & 80-200. I understand once the tab is gone they work on both AFS and AF lenses. Regards, Jeff Lee Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Nov 30, 2005 at 10:07 PM

jmcfadden Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #2 · How I changed my mind... it is an easy mod and takes just minutes to do http://nikonpages.heymanphotography.com/tcmod/modification.html#details J Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Nov 30, 2005 at 10:24 PM

molson Online Image Upload: On p.1 #3 · How I changed my mind... If you try mounting the modified TC's on your 24-85, you will probably damage both the lens and the TC - I don't think there's enough clearance between the front of the TC and the rear element of the lens. Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Nov 30, 2005 at 11:09 PM

jmcfadden Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #4 · How I changed my mind... molson wrote: If you try mounting the modified TC's on your 24-85, you will probably damage both the lens and the TC - I don't think there's enough clearance between the front of the TC and the rear element of the lens. good point Cliff, I shoulda thought of that , tho I would never even think to put a mid tele on a TC J Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Nov 30, 2005 at 11:29 PM

r_o_b_s_o_n Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #5 · How I changed my mind... also according to the article, you won't have AF with your 80-200, if it's the AF-D Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Nov 30, 2005 at 11:33 PM

jefflee Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #6 · How I changed my mind... Thanks guys for the answer. Will just get a KenkoPro. You could use it on the 24/85 if you get past 35mm the element moves into the body. But i willI just keep my TC's as is and get one for the 80-200. Boy do I love this 80-200 with the Canon 500D - gives ratios of about 1:6 to 1:2 at about 20" fp 0r 10" from front of lens. Using it with the SB800 gives fantastic light control. I am one happy camper Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Nov 30, 2005 at 11:53 PM

Qranc Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #7 · How I changed my mind... Will just get a KenkoPro I think thats the best solution. tho I would never even think to put a mid tele on a TC How bout WA? Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Dec 01, 2005 at 12:21 AM

deapee Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #8 · How I changed my mind... yeah it's really a great lens... OT: anyway, what is this Canon 500D everyone always talks about when talking about macros? The first time I read that, I thought it was a typo, then I saw it again, and now you're saying it...I am clueless. Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Dec 01, 2005 at 01:35 AM

turnert Online Image Upload: Off p.1 #9 · How I changed my mind... The 500D is a great magnifying lens that screws on to the front of your lens. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=87503&is=REG&addedTroughType=search Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Dec 01, 2005 at 02:01 AM

deapee Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #10 · How I changed my mind... oh wow thanks hrmm ... how close would it make the 80-200 focus -- normally it's 6' throughout...sorry for hijacking the thread. Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Dec 01, 2005 at 03:14 AM

LanceB Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #11 · How I changed my mind... When using the 500D, the maximum distance is about 20" with the lens set at infinity focus. Obviously, you can get closer. A butterfly at 20" with a 400mm and 500D combination is amazing. Limited DOF however. Edited on Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM Dec 01, 2005 at 12:31 PM

jefflee Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #12 · How I changed my mind... Hi: It's the item that makes my travel kit 2 lenses instead of three. I got it to use with my 300 and now use it on my 80-200 as well as my 24-85 (which starts out as 1:2 and gets to about 1:1.5 with the D500. Canon makes two types of 77mm the D series and the normal. Pay the extra bucks and get the D - it means dual elements and it makes a huge difference. You get 1:2 magnification at 200 and about 1:6 at 80mm. I've found the best way to use this tool is with the SB800 using the builtin WA fresnel lens and the diffuser dome. Makes for great lighting. Most of the times I'm using manual focus, manual exposure, and using the SB800 in manual at 1/8 to 1/2 power. Go to the Macro form and look it up, Tom Hicks has great shots with it and once you learn to use it, you might never need a "real Macro lens" Dec 01, 2005 at 05:08 PM

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