Sigma 150-600mm lens with a Canon 1.4X TC
Mar 31, 2015 11:31:09 #
I got this lens a little over a month ago and have been very pleased with it. When I questioned Sigma about TC's I was told I had to use their newest version TC which is $350. I ordered it and have been using it but haven't been been extremely pleased with it. So I decided to start playing and use the Tamron TC on it. That worked out pretty good but yesterday decided to try and use my Canon 1.4 X version II TC.
Because this TC extends into the back of any lens you mount it on all I checked the clearance first. I have found the back lens of the Sigma gave me plenty of clearance so there is no problem with using the Canon TC.
Since I can't get out and shoot right now I have to settle for shooting at my birdfeeders. Here are a few examples of photos I took the last couple days.
Your thoughts are always welcome.
Jim D
Because this TC extends into the back of any lens you mount it on all I checked the clearance first. I have found the back lens of the Sigma gave me plenty of clearance so there is no problem with using the Canon TC.
Since I can't get out and shoot right now I have to settle for shooting at my birdfeeders. Here are a few examples of photos I took the last couple days.
Your thoughts are always welcome.
Jim D
Mar 31, 2015 11:47:45 #
Mar 31, 2015 11:57:44 #
I don't have much experience, as in zero with a good camera and lens - but your nice shots seem to have a ton of noise in magnified view. I'd be disappointed in the combo if I had used it for one of those 'once in a lifetime' shots. Maybe just the lens without the converter?
ron
ron
Mar 31, 2015 12:03:12 #
oldtool2 wrote:
I got this lens a little over a month ago and have... (show quote)
TC, I assume, stands for teleconverter. I've got the same lens and use it on a Canon 60D, but I don't have the TC. Is it worth the extra money? How much closer can I zoom in on my subject?
These are great shots.
Mar 31, 2015 13:04:13 #
Mar 31, 2015 13:04:35 #
Mar 31, 2015 13:05:12 #
cucharared wrote:
I don't have much experience, as in zero with a good camera and lens - but your nice shots seem to have a ton of noise in magnified view. I'd be disappointed in the combo if I had used it for one of those 'once in a lifetime' shots. Maybe just the lens without the converter?
ron
ron
Ron,
I wouldn't use a TC for one o those shots if I had a choice. Yes, they are noisy but it can be removed, I just didn't take the time to do it. This better?
Jim D
Mar 31, 2015 13:22:47 #
Collie lover wrote:
TC, I assume, stands for teleconverter. I've got the same lens and use it on a Canon 60D, but I don't have the TC. Is it worth the extra money? How much closer can I zoom in on my subject?
These are great shots.
These are great shots.
Thank you, I appreciate the compliment.
I think it is worth it but would not buy the Sigma. I would get the Tamron:
http://www.adorama.com/TM14XEOS.html
Price is much lower, less than half the cost of Sigma or Canon.
Jim D
Mar 31, 2015 13:23:53 #
Mar 31, 2015 18:58:53 #
oldtool2 wrote:
Ron,
I wouldn't use a TC for one o those shots if I had a choice. Yes, they are noisy but it can be removed, I just didn't take the time to do it. This better?
Jim D
I wouldn't use a TC for one o those shots if I had a choice. Yes, they are noisy but it can be removed, I just didn't take the time to do it. This better?
Jim D
Great shots Jim D, up close with super color and detail, like these a lot, very well done. Hope you are feeling good and getting around ok
Apr 1, 2015 07:18:00 #
Were these shots cropped in the computer. Sometimes I feel the computer cropping serves the same purpose ofa TC, as long as you don't go too far.
Apr 1, 2015 07:26:30 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great shots Jim D, up close with super color and detail, like these a lot, very well done. Hope you are feeling good and getting around ok
Thank you Gregory, I appreciate you comments.
Jim D
Apr 1, 2015 07:35:34 #
1046William wrote:
Were these shots cropped in the computer. Sometimes I feel the computer cropping serves the same purpose ofa TC, as long as you don't go too far.
I should have mentioned this. None of these were cropped. I always try to feel the frame if possible so I don't have to crop a photo. I do have an Eagles nest I like to shoot that is so far away I have to do a heavy crop. That is shooting with a 700mm lens. I am hoping this set up will get me closer. Time will tell if I can ever get out there.
Jim D
Apr 1, 2015 23:18:02 #
oldtool2 wrote:
I got this lens a little over a month ago and have... (show quote)
These shots are incredible. With the TC on it is amazing how well they turned out. Thanks for such inspiring photos. Keep up the excellent work.
Apr 2, 2015 00:01:51 #
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