Figure out what the 400mm can do on it's own first Brad...
Cheers
Shaun
Brad Dobo wrote:
I can see the headache coming. I know from you that the 1.4x L fits my
lens, but not sure on the 2x L, of course, gonna be tough finding a place
that has one to try out. So the quality is worse at 2x then..hmmm.....and
800mm was so tempting. ~600mm isn't bad I suppose :) May stick with the
better and compatible 1.4x L. Thanks for the info Bruce.
Brad
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 4:38 AM
Subject: Re[2]: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!
Brad,
The L converters have less negative impact on your image (especially
vignetting and contrast loss) than the S or 3rd party. Only for
lenses that can use them. I would strongly recommend going with the L
over the S. Remember that not only light loss, but quality loss is
greater with a 2X vs. a 1.4X.
Bruce
Friday, December 6, 2002, 12:39:05 AM, you wrote:
BD> Well, seems I have much to learn! I always wondered about the L
converters,
BD> as I always saw only the short ones. Is the L necessary for the
400/5.6?
BD> As for the 1.4x and the 2x is there a difference in optical quality?
Rob
BD> pointed out the light issue, but I would be using it during bright
days I
BD> would imagine. I guess I'm a bit greedy now. Having the ability to
shoot
BD> at 800mm sounds like it could be a lot of fun, but I understand not so
BD> practical.
BD> Brad
BD> ----- Original Message -----
BD> From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
BD> To: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
BD> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 3:22 AM
BD> Subject: Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice
plz!
Brad,
I have the 1.4X-L converter. It works wonderfully with the A 400/5.6.
The L converters have an extended snout that fits inside the rear of
the lens. I know with the 1.4 that the loss of quality is very
minimal. It is a great converter. I don't know for a fact that the
2X-L fits properly. I would guess it would, but am not positive.
As to the issue of tripod mounted with MZ-S/Grip. No issue at all.
The lens is bigger/heavier than the body. The lens mounts to the
tripod and the camera just hangs off the end. So adding a converter
doesn't have any real impact.
HTH,
Bruce
Thursday, December 5, 2002, 11:35:57 PM, you wrote:
BD> Hey,
BD> Even though I have not received the lens yet, I'm looking at
getting
BD> the 2x
BD> teleconverter. Anyone (Bruce D. etc) know if this is a good idea?
BD> This is
BD> quite new to me, not the converter and light, etc, but the weight
or
BD> stress
BD> and balance when mounted on a tripod with the MZ-S w/grip? This
would
BD> be
BD> the first lens I would have use (while limited) for a TC.
BD> Brad
BD> ******************************************************
BD> Brad W. Dobo, HBA (Eds.)
BD> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
BD> ICQ#: 16566668
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