Canon 100-400mm IS Lens plus 1x4 MK11 teleconverter

[John]

I can answer that for Dai. Yes you do.

John

Originally Posted by bumblebee

Hi
when you are using this set up do you have to "tape the contacts" to access the AF

[bumblebee]

oh well that answers that then.I'll save my money
thanks

[John]

Hi Bumblebee

I forgot to welcome you to WAB. I hope you enjoy the site. There's plenty to look at and some fabulous photos in the Gallery.

When you say save your money do you mean save to buy it or to save by not buying it?

John

Originally Posted by bumblebee

oh well that answers that then.I'll save my money
thanks

[bumblebee]

Originally Posted by John

Hi Bumblebee

I forgot to welcome you to WAB. I hope you enjoy the site. There's plenty to look at and some fabulous photos in the Gallery.

When you say save your money do you mean save to buy it or to save by not buying it?

John

Hi John.Thanks for the welcome.I think I will save by not buying it.I will carry on using my 100-400mm lens and let my feet do the walking.I have just sent for some tubes to use with my sigma 105mm so maybe that will get me a bit closer
sandy

[John]

Gotcha. If you feel you can get the results using your current equipment, plus those tubes, then go for it but I have to confess I have the same lens and 1.4 converter as Dai has and am very happy with it. It is very versatile plus it has IS on it which is a big advantage for me.

John

Originally Posted by bumblebee

Hi John.Thanks for the welcome.I think I will save by not buying it.I will carry on using my 100-400mm lens and let my feet do the walking.I have just sent for some tubes to use with my sigma 105mm so maybe that will get me a bit closer
sandy

[bumblebee]

Originally Posted by John

Gotcha. If you feel you can get the results using your current equipment, plus those tubes, then go for it but I have to confess I have the same lens and 1.4 converter as Dai has and am very happy with it. It is very versatile plus it has IS on it which is a big advantage for me.

John

Hi John
You are one of the first who has said they are pleased with this combination.
Do you tape the contacts on the converter.
Have you got any shots I can look at to see what sort of result I could expect,I would love to see them.Its good to have such positive feedback on this
Sandy

[John]

Hi Sandy

First of all the 100-400 will not compete with the prime lens but within the category of expense I would highly recommend it, and yes I do tape the pins.

Regarding any photos. I have thousands. Take your pick. I have loads of them on my web site and quite a few in my own Gallery on WAB. The link to my web site is below where it says "visit my web site".

Virtually every single photo that is in the DSLR section has been taken with this combination. Usually when I take the converter off it is because the subject is too close.

John

Originally Posted by bumblebee

Hi John
You are one of the first who has said they are pleased with this combination.
Do you tape the contacts on the converter.
Have you got any shots I can look at to see what sort of result I could expect,I would love to see them.Its good to have such positive feedback on this
Sandy