On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:00:50 +0100, "Gerard Maas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote/replied to:
>As we are speaking about 400mm, has anybody tried the 70-200 L F/4 >with a 2xTC ? Yes, I know it will be a slow beast at f/8 and you'll >have to use the tape-the-contacts trick to force the AF to work, but >is it optically any good? >I've been considering upgrading to the 70-200L IS 2.8 for this reason, >but I've doubts regarding the weight of this beast in my mini trekker. > >I'll be going to Thailand in April and would like some tele >capabilities for sure :-) (any general photographic recommendations >for Thailand are more than welcome :-) I have found that any 2X extender really takes away from the sharpness. In fact, I found it basically useless. A 1.4X on the other hand is liveable. I would not suggest that combo, or any other combo including a 2X. You'll be much better off with a 1.4X and some cropping. -- Jim Davis, Nature Photography: http://naturephoto.easternbeaver.com/ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
