First shots: I decided to get a 1.4 TC (tele-converter) for my Sony 100 - 400 GM lens. The 2.0 is a bit soft and I wanted something sharper. Attached are the first shots with that TC...

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I decided to get a 1.4 TC (tele-converter) for my Sony 100 - 400 GM lens. The 2.0 is a bit soft and I wanted something sharper.

Attached are the first shots with that TC that I have finished processing from my visit to my local lake.

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Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Nice work, Mike. I've never liked TC's but it looks like they are getting better. And I'm sure the 1.4 is sharper than the the 2.0 And you said that you weren't a bird photographer!

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series, Mike.

L-Fox

UTMike wrote:

I decided to get a 1.4 TC (tele-converter) for my Sony 100 - 400 GM lens. The 2.0 is a bit soft and I wanted something sharper.

Attached are the first shots with that TC that I have finished processing from my visit to my local lake.

Downloads are always the best way to view this set.

Marg Loc: Canadian transplanted to NW Alabama

Really good series, Mike! I got the 1.4 converter a couple of months ago and it has hardly left the setup. Enjoy it!

taxslave

What was your focus point on the very first shot of the seagulls? It looks like you are focused on the tail feathers of the front gull facing away from the camera. Otherwise pretty nice shots.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Looks like it’s a keeper.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

UTMike wrote:

I decided to get a 1.4 TC (tele-converter) for my Sony 100 - 400 GM lens. The 2.0 is a bit soft and I wanted something sharper.

Attached are the first shots with that TC that I have finished processing from my visit to my local lake.

Downloads are always the best way to view this set.

I enjoyed the birds and scenery.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Retired CPO wrote:

Nice work, Mike. I've never liked TC's but it looks like they are getting better. And I'm sure the 1.4 is sharper than the the 2.0 And you said that you weren't a bird photographer!

Thanks, Chief, I am a bird learner.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Earnest Botello wrote:

Very good series, Mike.

I appreciate that kind comment, Earnest.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

l-fox wrote:

I always like your thumbs up, Larry.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Marg wrote:

Really good series, Mike! I got the 1.4 converter a couple of months ago and it has hardly left the setup. Enjoy it!

Thanks, Marg, it does appear to be a keeper.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

taxslave wrote:

What was your focus point on the very first shot of the seagulls? It looks like you are focused on the tail feathers of the front gull facing away from the camera. Otherwise pretty nice shots.

In that first shot, I just pointed the camera toward the bunch because they were in shade. I then adjusted the ISO to better see my subjects.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

NMGal wrote:

Looks like it’s a keeper.

I believe that it is, Barbara.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

photophile wrote:

I enjoyed the birds and scenery.

Thanks for those encouraging comments, Karin.