Ray Amos wrote:
> I'm sure you both have used the current Canon extenders, the
> II's, to make your comparisons when you say "every bit as
> good as". I wonder what makes the Tamron more versatile? As
> far as cost, I recently sold my old Canon 2x for 20% less
> than I paid for it. In the long run, when you consider
> resale value, trade-in value or even the ability to sell at
> all, I wonder how much you save, if any? How sure are you
> that the new 500 f/2.8 IS lens will work properly with the
> Tamron while attached to your new 1D? Don't you get tired of
> sending it back for retrofit?
> And last, when someone ask you what you're using, do you say
> Canon or do you say Canon/Tamron/Tokina?
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You sound like you were a salesman for IBM imposing FUD,
or what was Fear, Uncertainity, and Doubt. Always implying
that 3rd party products may not operate. I know the Tamron
works with Canon's Long glass on the 1V, EOS-3 and others.
If Canon changed the contacts on the 1D body then their own
TCs would not operate either so I am comfortable with the
Tamron.
As to resale, I do not buy thiings based on the fact that I
may sell them. I buy them to use them.
Your last question is definitely that of an amateur. When
people ask what I am using I say Canon with a Tamron
converter. Or if I am using a Sigma lens, I say Canon with
Sigma lens. People that ask these questions are usually
novices who are more impressed by equipment than photos.
Chances are they have a rebel and will say something like,
"Wow! I have a Canon Rebel but my lenses are not as large."
Peter K
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