L I Paul

I have the sony A-6500 and I use primarily the pz oss 18-105 f4 G lens. I was wondering if anyone has any expirence with their 2x teleconverter, I don't have thousands of dollars for any of their long lenses and they don't really have a large selection. I know I lose 2 stops of light but can I expect sharp pictures. I would appreciate any advice you have to offer.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I would advise against the 2x tc (which I own) and go for the 1.4 (which I rented). The 1.4 is sharper. Maybe not as much reach, but a better result.

a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

Be sure to check which lenses are compatible. Not all are. In general, only the GM series are compatible. Best to check the website.

Jklovell Loc: Rock Hill, SC

I’m pretty sure it will only work with the 70-200 GM, the 100-400 GM, the 400 and the 600 GM’s

wireloose

You would be better to pick up a 55-210 lens, they are a little over $200 on Amazon and you can get them used for less on KEH or other sites.

zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas

The Sony teleconverters do not physically fit any of the APS-C lenses. The converter has an element that protrudes into the lens, which is why don't full-frame lenses don't fit either.

These are the compatible lenses, according to the B&H web site:
FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

Aside from lens compatibility, I am having great success with Sony's E mount 2x converter. I would say "yes" that the IQ is not quite as good as the lens itself, or with the 1.4x, but still very, very good. I could not regularly get the same results with my Canon gear. Assuming the glass and body you are using are compatible, I would not hesitate at all to use the Sony E mount 2x converter.

Here is an example taken with a7RIII with Sony's 400mm f2.8 plus 2x converter (800mm) with a crop for composition. Probably not the greatest example, but it is definitely usable. Hope this helps.

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gwilliams6

Yes these are the current compatible Sony lenses for the 1.4X and 2X converters. Sony has some more long lenses coming before the Olympics that will also be compatible.

I have both the 70-200mm f2.8 GM and 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 lenses and also have both the 1.4X and 2X teleconverters and they work amazingly well with both lenses. They are top quality teleconverters and priced accordingly. I love using the 2X on my 70-200mm f2.8 GM for a fairly handholdable 140-400mm f5.6 lens. The photos are still very sharp and the autofocus works the same, teleconverters or not.

I also have used both the 1.4X and 2X on my 200-600mm f5.6 and it is awesome to have both an 840mm and 1200mm lens. I can deal with the 1 stop (1.4X) and two stop (2X) light loss and just up my ISO. The Sony sensors handle that without any real issues. I highly recommend them both.

FYI I shoot with A9, A7RIV and new A7SIII. And I have 12 E-mount lenses from 10mm to 600mm from Sony, Tamron, Sigma plus the two Sony teleconverters. Cheers