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aladyforty
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Review Date: Feb 21, 2007
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| Rating: 9
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wonderful, little reduction in photo quality
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none so far
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Ive only had this for 3 days but so far Im impressed. Ive done a bit of testing attaching this to my 70-200 F4 L lens and its quite sharp.
heres a few of my first test shots
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/511119
If you cant afford another lens, get one of these.
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 Feb 21, 2007
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Stephen Cooper
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Jan 23, 2007
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Price paid: $400.00
| Rating: 10
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Extends without any noticeable loss (to me!) in quality.
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Non really
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Overall very pleased with this extender. Currently i can only use it with my EF70-200 f/4. It drops a stop down to f/5.6 but it the lens is still very usable at this aperture.
This shot: http://www.scphoto.co.uk/pages/pictures/737landing.jpg was taken in the rain on an Eos 5D EF70-200 f/5.6 1/320 iso 500 Focal length was 280mm.
The price quote above is a rough conversion of GBP to USD. The actual price I paid was £201.50 from Calumet.
To answer a question below the recent edition of EOS magazine had a correction stating that the 1.4EX works with the new 70-200 f/4 IS lens works with all Canon Extenders (the previous edition claimed it didn't).
Conclusion:
Superb accessory. Might not get a great deal of use but for a relatively low(ish) cost your get an extra .4 of a lens.
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Jan 23, 2007
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chris frank
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Review Date: Jan 12, 2007
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| Rating: 9
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Sounds good, better then 2x
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Does it work w/ 70-200 F/4 L IS??
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The info for both the 1.4x & 2.0x Canon Extenders state that they work w/ F 70-200 f/2.8L, 70-200 f/2.8L IS, 70-200 f/4.0L, BUT what about the 70-200 f/4.0L IS?? neither review state anything about the f4 w/ IS. I assume it works w/ that lens, but wanted to confirm.
Thanks
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Jan 12, 2007
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ukcolin
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Review Date: Oct 10, 2006
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| Rating: 10
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Superb performance - loss of quality hardly noticeable
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Restricted compatibility with the range of Canon lenses
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Oct 10, 2006
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JanPhoto
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Location: Canada
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Review Date: Sep 10, 2006
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Recommend? yes |
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| Rating: 10
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Blasting Quality !!!
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Nono ....
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I am using it with 70-200 /2,8 IS and it's good, really good ...
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Sep 10, 2006
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LgnAdams
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Review Date: Sep 6, 2006
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $280.00
| Rating: 9
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It gets you closer.
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One stop light loss, slight loss of contrast.
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I've used two of these converters. The first was rented from Rentglass.com and was visibly soft when mounted on my 70-200 2.8, I could tell in the viewfinder. Stop it down to an effective aperture of f/8, though, and it's sharp as can be.
I got lucky on the second, though. It was new from B&H and was sharp as a tack. I shoot it wide open and the images are incredible. Very happy with it.
My advice would be to buy one from a dealer that lets you return it for a different copy until you get a sharp one. NOTE: They also seem to hold their value extremely well, you can see them get sold here and on eBay for about what I paid for one brand new.
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Sep 6, 2006
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rslee
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Review Date: Jul 27, 2006
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Price paid: $279.00
| Rating: 10
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Steller performance
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None
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If you are in need for 1.4x, look no further. This is it!
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Jul 27, 2006
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nputtick
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Review Date: Jun 29, 2006
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Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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It works, simple as that. Great build quality and fit. Small size ideal for travelling.
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None that I can see if used with Canon L lenses. Perhaps a little expensive. Only works with L lenses owing to protruding front element.
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I am using this with a 5D full frame dSLR.
My initial test shots suggest that the IQ when used with the 300mm f4 L IS is not noticeably decreased (viewing at 100%). That suggests that the prime lens on its own is outresolving the sensor, and that adding the convertor (which will reduce resolving power), does not reduce the actual total optical resolution below that of the sensor.
With this lens the AF and IS still work perfectly.
It also works well with my 70-200mm f4 L zoom, though I would only use it for part of its range, from about 140 - 200 as marked (so effectively 200 - 280mm) to avoid duplicating focal lengths. There would be litle point in using it at a marked 100mm (effective 140mm) with the convertor, as that
is part of the native range of the lens - why intentionally reduce the aperture and (theoretical) resolution?
Someone below comments on its use with the 100mm f2.8 USM macro. I would point out that it does not fit that lens, as the protruding front element of the convertor will not fit in the lens mount recess of the macro lens - so don't try it!
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Jun 29, 2006
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incdigital
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Review Date: May 9, 2006
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $175.00
| Rating: 10
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Best 1.4x tele converter for canon L glass, Retains most of the IQ that the lens its mounted on, WeatherProof, L Build
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none
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May 9, 2006
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wendyc
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Review Date: Apr 20, 2006
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Recommend? no |
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Difference between older and II version?
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Sorry, can I ask a question please? I can get the older version for a third of the price, is it worth getting it do you think? its not the II, just Canon Extender EF 1.4x.
Thanks in advance
Wendy
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Apr 20, 2006
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Tristan
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Apr 15, 2006
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| Rating: 10
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Solid as a rock, little or no degradation in image quality. Saved makes your long primes longer :)
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None.
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Great product, does what it says on the tin.
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Apr 15, 2006
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beerslammer666
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Review Date: Apr 12, 2006
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Price paid: Not Indicated
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In response to the previous post, you need the Sigma dedicated 1.4x teleconverter with the Sigma 70-200mm.
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Apr 12, 2006
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tracksphoto
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Review Date: Mar 21, 2006
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Price paid: $240.00
| Rating: 8
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I just bought this off Ebay and it works fine on my Canon 300mm F/4 lens but will not connect to my Sigma 70 - 200 f2.8 lens.
Should this work on my Sigma lens?
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Mar 21, 2006
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tracksphoto
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Review Date: Mar 21, 2006
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Price paid: $240.00
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I bought a used Canon extender and it works fine on my Canon 300mm f4 lens, but I also have a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 lens and it will not connect.
I am shooting a canon 20D
Is there a reason?
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Mar 21, 2006
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go4it
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Mar 14, 2006
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $288.00
| Rating: 10
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It's basically an "L" quality extender for several high-quality Canon single length telephoto and zoom lenses. Deadly sharp!
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Almost 300 bucks for an extender doesn't thrill me (but the quality does!) Held steady, I can't see a loss of image quality.
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Losing the AF on my 100-400 with this extender wasn't a big deal. I tried the "tape trick" on the correct contact points and, OK, the AF was restored ... but the lens was too touchy and "snoop-focused" anyway so ... no gain, some pain.
With the 100mm f/2.8 macro, this thing is wickedly sharp. With the 70-200 and the 100-400, it gives you two lenses that are a real handful to control. Biggest tripod you have is required.
All in all, it's a "must have" accessory in my bag.
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Mar 14, 2006
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