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1.4x or 2x Converter Which Is Best For Me?

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Old 01-03-06, 23:44
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John I have been using the 2x with the 100-400 today.Unfortunately I had no tripod and had to stand to hold the cam and use manual focus.I was using 400ISO.They were very acceptable.Would have been fine if using a tripod.Without the converter the shots were sharp,but did not have the magnification,it was a situation where digiscoping would have been ideal.It perhaps depends what you are wanting to shoot.In my case it was Curlews in a field,therefore I needed the greater magnification to show a larger bird.The ideal lens to use with a converter,esp the 1x4 is the Canon 300F4 IS.This lens takes superb shots with a 1x4 and still retains auto focus.
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Thank you Christine. Any chance of you emailing a hi-res shot to me. Thank you.
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John I have been using the 2x with the 100-400 today.Unfortunately I had no tripod and had to stand to hold the cam and use manual focus.I was using 400ISO.They were very acceptable.Would have been fine if using a tripod.Without the converter the shots were sharp,but did not have the magnification,it was a situation where digiscoping would have been ideal.It perhaps depends what you are wanting to shoot.In my case it was Curlews in a field,therefore I needed the greater magnification to show a larger bird.The ideal lens to use with a converter,esp the 1x4 is the Canon 300F4 IS.This lens takes superb shots with a 1x4 and still retains auto focus.

Hi Christine,

i've seen you mention the 1x4 before but was unsure. Is this a 4x or a 1.4x convertor?

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Old 08-03-06, 22:05
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Rob it is a 1x4 which changes a 400 to 650 or threabouts.
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Thanks . I always thought it was called a 1.4x convertor. It looks like a common misconception.

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