>From: "Ken Lin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> > 1. I've been contemplating getting this lens (the original, I mean) and
>a
> > 2x extender for some time. I know the 100-400 L with a 2x extender
>loses
> > it's IS function on an A2(EOS 5). But is this because it's max.
>aperture
> > is only 5.6 or because the A2 is now considered an "older" EOS body?
> >
> > Any guesses as to whether or not the IS feature on this new lens would
> > work on an A2 with a 2x? (I know I'll only have the center AF point) If
> > not, obviously the original is the way to go.
>
>Wrong, AF does not work with the 100-400 / 2X combo, IS will remain working
>at all times, it doesn't care about f-stops of the lenses.
>
>So I am betting a coffee that IS will work with the 70-200 IS / 2X combo
>too.
>
And as f2.8/2x is f5.6 AF should work also.
Good light
Grega
http://fenko.8m.com
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