> > > "Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" wrote: > > > > Chip Louie (edited): > > > PS Dump the Tamron converter and get the real thing. > > > > --------------------------------------------------------- > > Chip, > > > > If he is using the Tamron PRO SP 1.4x its every bit as > > good as the 1.4x EF TC plus you can use it with any lens. > > Something not possible with the Canon. > > But, if he needs to feel good about having a Canon > > label, he will have to spend twice as much to get > > the same optical quality. > > > > Peter K > > I usually sit back and learn from the exchanges between you two guys. > > This time I have to add my nickel's worth..... I agree with Peter. The > Tamron is more versatile because of it's construction and, to my eye, as > good as the Canon. The only downfall is that you don't spend as much > money and it doesn't say Canon on it. > > Bob >
Hey Bob, I was just going with the new "L" glass convert's flow. I use both Canon EF converters extensively (I own them both), and have also tried a Kenko 1.4x side by side with a Canon EF 1.4x. The Kenko yielded images that were clearly not as good (apparent sharpness and contrast), when compared to the EF 1.4x on film so I bought the Canon converters. Canon's EF 1.4x converters are selling very cheaply (about $290), now with the release of the EF 1.4 II and EF 2x II converters, what does a Tamron 1.4x go for $200? I doubt there is a huge difference in price these days. Used, complete, mint condition EF 1.4x converters can be had for about the same amount, why buy anything else? Regards, Chip Louie * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
