Teleconverter vs Crop
Apr 7, 2014 05:33:04 #
Has anyone compared an image taken with a lens and tele-converter to a similar image taken with the same lens w/o the converter but cropped to the same equivalent size.
I'm curious to see which one is more detailed.
I'm curious to see which one is more detailed.
Apr 7, 2014 05:46:10 #
Apr 7, 2014 05:55:20 #
joer wrote:
Has anyone compared an image taken with a lens and tele-converter to a similar image taken with the same lens w/o the converter but cropped to the same equivalent size.
I'm curious to see which one is more detailed.
I'm curious to see which one is more detailed.
Your results will vary. Different lenses work in different ways with TCs. Some, like the Canon 200-400 are designed for their 1.4x TC, and adding the converter just narrows the field of view, to "add" focal length while maintaining the same minimum working distance, with a couple of small downsides - you lose one fstop of light and it adds extra glass surfaces which can add flare.
Better way to ask the question is to see if anyone has any experience with X lens and Y teleconverter - you are more likely to get a meaningful response.
Apr 7, 2014 05:55:29 #
cthahn wrote:
Try it and you will learn something
I have my own thoughts on this as do many others. I was thinking that someone has already tied it and came to a conclusion based on experience.
Have you?
Apr 7, 2014 07:39:36 #
Hi Joe. I shot a D300s. I have tried a TC on all my lenses that will take one, but the best one is the 70-200. On almost all the others cropping is better for me.
Apr 7, 2014 07:59:42 #
Erv wrote:
Hi Joe. I shot a D300s. I have tried a TC on all my lenses that will take one, but the best one is the 70-200. On almost all the others cropping is better for me.
I appreciate your reply.
Apr 7, 2014 09:00:37 #
Gene51 wrote:
Your results will vary. Different lenses work in d... (show quote)
I don't want to be that specific since it would narrow it down.
But you make a good point. Lets assume a quality telephoto lens with an extender that is match to it.
Apr 8, 2014 06:42:45 #
Apr 8, 2014 07:38:44 #
Erv wrote:
Hi Joe. I shot a D300s. I have tried a TC on all my lenses that will take one, but the best one is the 70-200. On almost all the others cropping is better for me.
Less expensive, too. :D
Apr 8, 2014 08:05:14 #
cthahn wrote:
Do the test yourself. You will learn more than asking someone.
I believe the purpose of this forum is to discuss photography issues. Judging the person who asks a question seems out of place here.
Apr 8, 2014 08:07:12 #
nat wrote:
I believe the purpose of this forum is to discuss photography issues. Judging the person who asks a question seems out of place here.
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Apr 8, 2014 08:11:05 #
cthahn wrote:
Do the test yourself. You will learn more than asking someone.
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nat wrote:
I believe the purpose of this forum is to discuss photography issues. Judging the person who asks a question seems out of place here.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 8, 2014 08:11:53 #
nat wrote:
I believe the purpose of this forum is to discuss photography issues. Judging the person who asks a question seems out of place here.
I don,t think there ia any judgement of the OP here. He just made a valid suggestion to test it for himself with his own gear. whats wrong with that?
Apr 8, 2014 08:15:09 #
boberic wrote:
I don,t think there ia any judgement of the OP here. He just made a valid suggestion to test it for himself with his own gear. whats wrong with that?
He said it twice.....once in an earlier post on the same subject.
Apr 8, 2014 08:18:48 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
nat wrote:
I believe the purpose of this forum is to discuss photography issues. Judging the person who asks a question seems out of place here.
:thumbup:
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