I added a teleconverter ...
photophly wrote:
Great shots
Thanks for commenting. I'm glad to hear you liked the photos.
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Bill_de wrote:
... to crop a little less.
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Great Set Bill........definitely nice and closer.
Toby wrote:
Well, so much for the blurry photos when using a teleconverter. This combination is excellent. Couldn't ask for anything better. Excellent shots. Do you have any down sides with this combo other than loosing some f stops? I've been on the fence for several years and when I am about ready to buy I see another article about how bad tele's are. I think I may go ahead this summer. Maybe go to a 1.4. Thanks for posting these fantastic photos
Thanks for the compliment Toby.
The combination I'm using includes a 1.25x converter matched not only to the type of lens I am using, but to the actual lens. They have the same serial number. With the 1.25x I lose 2/3 of a stop. with a 1.4 you lose one full stop. It is raining here this morning. so fairly dark. At F/7.1 on a D500 I was limited to the center focusing spot. I prefer using the joystick to select my focusing spot, so that's a down side for me.
Some folks do well with 1.4, 1.7, and 2x converters. I seldom, very seldom, go beyond a 1.4x. If just getting into them I would say 1.4x is the best choice. They work best on long prime lenses and of course the larger the maximum aperture the better. I have never used anything but Nikon converters on Nikon lenses so I can't comment on other brands. Be sure the converter you get is compatible with your lens. In some cases the rear element of the lens can come in contact with the converter. Then you may have to open your wallet wide.
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Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
Great Set Bill........definitely nice and closer.
Glad you liked them Blair. Thanks for the
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Bill_de wrote:
Thanks for the compliment Toby.
The combination I'm using includes a 1.25x converter matched not only to the type of lens I am using, but to the actual lens. They have the same serial number. With the 1.25x I lose 2/3 of a stop. with a 1.4 you lose one full stop. It is raining here this morning. so fairly dark. At F/7.1 on a D500 I was limited to the center focusing spot. I prefer using the joystick to select my focusing spot, so that's a down side for me.
Some folks do well with 1.4, 1.7, and 2x converters. I seldom, very seldom, go beyond a 1.4x. If just getting into them I would say 1.4x is the best choice. They work best on long prime lenses and of course the larger the maximum aperture the better. I have never used anything but Nikon converters on Nikon lenses so I can't comment on other brands. Be sure the converter you get is compatible with your lens. In some cases the rear element of the lens can come in contact with the converter. Then you may have to open your wallet wide.
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Thanks for your reply. I use Canon and would put it on a Canon 70-200. I know Canon tele's are a lot more expensive than third party ones but probably worth it. Thanks again
Looks like it works to me. And only 16mp too? , go figure!
tcthome wrote:
Looks like it works to me. And only 16mp too? , go figure!
I guess when we had only 6mp we thought 10 would be fantastic, and it was.
Thanks for commenting!
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bill hit store original, terrific set
chuck
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