bv photography Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hello guys, I am currently looking into buying a slightly used EF 70-200 f/4 USM from a friend for my dRebel. I am just curious, has anyone tried the extenders with it? I am not sure if I should buy 1.4x or 2x, or nothing at all? I have no money for more expensive lenses. Advice is appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_n Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 The Canon 1.4x works brilliantly with this lens. It becomes 280 f5.6 and is still tack sharp. Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlsohl Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 I have the same combo and love it. Keep in mind that you lose autofocus with the 2x extender. You keep autofocus with the 1.4x...it's a great combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_austin Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Bojan: I have both the 70-200 f/4 and the 1.4x TC, and as R N has stated, they work very well together. I don't have any experience with the 2x, although those that do who have commented here say that it isn't as sharp as the 1.4x, although it will get the job done, if you aren't too critical about sharpness. I do know that you'll lose AF ability on the dRebel with the 2x and this lens. Since you mentioned "or nothing at all" as an alternative, and you're budget limited, I'd recommend you just get the 70-200 for now, and live with it for a while. On the dRebel, it gives a field of view equivalent to 112-320. If you eventually decide you want more reach, you can always buy the 1.4x later. Or watch for a good deal on a used one here, at Adorama used, KEH, etc. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bv photography Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 Thanks for all graet advices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep1 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 i am getting a drebel in a few months and am considering various lenses for it, could u tell me if the 70-200 f4 is too heavy for the drebel? is it a lens u can carry around when u are travelling? waiting to hear from you. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlsohl Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Pradeep, It is a solid, well-built lens that does have some weight to it. However, I too use it with the 300D, and use it as my "carrying around" lens, with no problem. As sharp as this thing is, I don't mind carrying around a LITTLE bit of extra weight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep1 Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Thanks Bojan, very kind of you. just another doubt, do u hand hold it with this combination? or do u use a monopod or tripod? and how does it balance with the 300D? do u hold the lens or the body when u are carrying it? might sound dumb but just wanted to know,. thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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