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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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"
hrmm ... how close would it make the 80-200 focus -- normally it's 6' throughout...sorry for hijacking the thread.