Trying Out a Kenko Pro 2x TC
May 2, 2014 15:06:06 #
I am thinking of buying a used 2x Kenko Pro 300 to use with my 70-200mm Canon "L" lens. I already own the 1.4x Kenko Pro 300 and it does a nice job... I didn't get the 2x or 3x Kenko TCs because I heard that they degrade the lens too much... I think I'll get the TC even if it is mediocre because the price is right. My friend is selling it for $50 and I am trying it out now... I'll have to use it for a while to learn how to use it and see how it works... but I think I'll give him $50 for it anyway. The 2x will push my 200mm up to a 400mm and will give me more reach. I don't expect it to be as sharp as the 1.4x but for $50 I can use it...
P.S. It's too cool to leave my window up very long... I snapped these and then closed the window... It has been cloudy and cool here for the past few days... not the best conditions to test the 2x Kenko TC...
P.S. It's too cool to leave my window up very long... I snapped these and then closed the window... It has been cloudy and cool here for the past few days... not the best conditions to test the 2x Kenko TC...
400mm - 30 feet (+/-)
300mm - 15 feet (+/-)
400mm - 20 feet (+/-)
May 2, 2014 15:16:41 #
May 2, 2014 15:32:38 #
Wish I could find one for Nikon for $50.00. These are great pictures!
May 2, 2014 15:49:00 #
brucew29 wrote:
I am thinking of buying a used 2x Kenko Pro 300 to... (show quote)
Pictures look good to me. What a deal for $59?
Is there such a thing as a converter to use on a Canon 24-105L lens and on a Canon EFS 18-200?
Probable not but I thought I will ask anyway.
May 2, 2014 15:49:59 #
May 2, 2014 16:53:26 #
Thanks photophile... I appreciate your comments...
photophile wrote:
I like 3 the most,the lighting on the bird.
May 2, 2014 16:56:56 #
The Jay is a bit fuzzy...but the other 2...not bad at all. Worth $50 bucks for sure. I'd say inside of 20 feet or so...looks like its going to work pretty good.
May 2, 2014 17:24:06 #
May 2, 2014 17:35:27 #
Added more photos...
brucew29 wrote:
I am thinking of buying a used 2x Kenko Pro 300 to... (show quote)
May 2, 2014 18:53:22 #
Thanks wilikioti... I appreciate your comments... I added a few more photos... the ones on the bird feeder are 23 feet away, and the Blue Jay is about 30 feet away...
wilikioti wrote:
Wish I could find one for Nikon for $50.00. These are great pictures!
May 2, 2014 19:32:04 #
There'll be many times you'll be happy with the extra reach and you'll no doubt work out strategies to make it work very well. You've got a good beginning with this series.
Pierre
Pierre
May 2, 2014 19:46:54 #
Thanks Jackinthebox... I appreciate your comments... I added another set of photos in case you missed them...
Yes the TC made for Canon cameras will work with your Canon "L" lens but not with the "EFS" lens. "EFS" lenses are made different from the standard Canon "EF" lenses... to my knowledge... Canon TCs cost about twice as much as other company TCs... The Kenko TC is rated high and comparable to the Canon TC at and the Kenko is about half the price of Canon's.
Yes the TC made for Canon cameras will work with your Canon "L" lens but not with the "EFS" lens. "EFS" lenses are made different from the standard Canon "EF" lenses... to my knowledge... Canon TCs cost about twice as much as other company TCs... The Kenko TC is rated high and comparable to the Canon TC at and the Kenko is about half the price of Canon's.
Jackinthebox wrote:
Pictures look good to me. What a deal for $50?
Is there such a thing as a converter to use on a Canon 24-105L lens and on a Canon EFS 18-200?
Probable not but I thought I will ask anyway.
Is there such a thing as a converter to use on a Canon 24-105L lens and on a Canon EFS 18-200?
Probable not but I thought I will ask anyway.
May 2, 2014 20:15:34 #
May 2, 2014 20:39:01 #
Bruce does Canon have a "add shapeless" to a lens in your menus? With my 28-300 and my 80-400. I had to add+4 for the 28-300 and +3 for the 80-400 when I put the TC's on the lenses.
Erv
Erv
May 2, 2014 21:13:13 #
Thanks again FvS... I appreciate your comments... did you get to see the 2nd set of photos that I added later?
FvS wrote:
Nice work again Bruce......!!
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