135mm + 1.4x Teleconvertor work for Macro? I heard this combination would work for doing Macro? Anyone have any experience with this?
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The minimum focus distance for the 135mm is 3 feet, and I don't know if you add anything more to that with the 1.4x on it, but at any rate 3 feet is too far away for macro. You'll get very close shots, sure, but it's just impractical for macro. You'd be better off with a dedicated macro lens like the 100mm/2.8.
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You probably mean using extension tubes, which would give you a much closer minimum focusing distance....
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You can't use this lens with a teleconvertor for doing macro. You'll need a extension tubes, you can search on amazon for "extension tubes" and it will show you the options. One major gripe is you'll lose auto focus (AF), you'll have to manual focus (MF).
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Not the 1.4 converter, but with extension tubes. You can retain auto focus with the right extension tubes. Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for the Canon EOS AF Mount works for me.
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Lens no problem, don't know the size of the teleconverter, but likely the answer is yes to both flash an everything else. To be honest, I hardly use it as instead went wit ha backpack and one of these "sling" bags as felt it was a more practical way to carry the stuff around
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I was using it with my Nikon Macro lens as well as several of my Telephoto lenses. Zooming the lens will work, however the autofocus from the camera does not connect to the autofocus in the lens. Same goes for any image stabilization requiring power, and camera controlled aperture. The aperture can be controlled with on-lens selector or the less accurate selector on the adapter for lenses without that feature. Should work with all current Nikon lenses though.
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Yes it will work. Keep in mind that you are getting cheaper glass than if you were to buy Canons 2X teleconverter. I have used it with my 6D and the canon 70-200mm lens and it worked fine. I was in a natatorium later in the day so the light was not optimal for testing, but the focus was softer using the 2x, which is to be expected. Teleconverters work best with longer focal length prime lenses and tend to have more of a negative impact on image quality with zoom lenses. So your mileage may vary. If you don't need the full magnification of 2x and can live with a 1.4xm the smaller teleconverter should (in theory) have less negative impact on image quality. It was not too bad for me with the 2x but it was noticeable.
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Jeff...This teleconverter works with my 7D however before I ordered I researched the product and made sure it was compatible. I have both the 28 x 135 & 70 x 300 lenses made by canon and it works on both. Hope this helps...
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Big issue on using teleconverters is lighting. if you don't have good lighting then no. also the speed of your focus has an impact in performance. slow autofocus and you camera will hunt. I ha d a sigma 70 - 300mm lens and it did ok. but my tamron is so much better. especially with teleconverters. one thing the keep in mind. your f factor with change with these.so an f4 be much higher. hence lighting issues.I have even stacked them with mixed results.I have a nikon D3100 with 2 nikon lens, 18-50mm and 50-200mm, and a tamron 70-300mmand 2 of these teleconverters.
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I attached my macro lens to my Nikon kit 18-55mm lens. Just be sure to remove any filters you have on the lens first, otherwise the macro won't be able to attach. I think this is why the lenses are so cheap. You're getting the heavy duty lens functions (like autofocus, etc) from your primary lens, then the macro is just a fun add-on. If you only want a macro without having to attach it to another lens, you have to pay a lot more. I'm sure you also get more quality out of it, but given the price of this lens, you can still get some amazing pictures out of it.
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I have used a teleconverter on the front of the Sony 50-210 lens, typically at 200mm setting. My TC has a significantly larger diameter front lens, therefore there is no loss of light. It is a 1.7x. Works surprisingly well - on a test target and in the field. Much better than I thought it would. And, you have the benefit of OS in the base 50mm lens. If you decide to purchase one, get a good one = expensive. The cheepos will certainly cause distortion. And yes, these add a few more layers of glass. I really wouldn't go past a 1.7x. It is time for Sony to grind some glass for E-mounts that goes to 300, even 400mm. I have used a teleconverter on the front of the Sony 50-210 lens, typically at 200mm setting. My TC has a significantly larger diameter front lens, therefore there is no loss of light. It is a 1.7x. Works surprisingly well - on a test target and in the field. Much better than I thought it would. And, you have the benefit of OS in the base 50mm lens. If you decide to purchase one, get a good one = expensive. The cheepos will certainly cause distortion. And yes, these add a few more layers of glass. I really wouldn't go past a 1.7x. It is time for Sony to grind some glass for E-mounts that... » Read More I have used a teleconverter on the front of the Sony 50-210 lens, typically at 200mm setting. My TC has a significantly larger diameter front lens, therefore there is no loss of light. It is a 1.7x. Works surprisingly well - on a test target and in the field. Much better than I thought it would. And, you have the benefit of OS in the base 50mm lens. If you decide to purchase one, get a good one = expensive. The cheepos will certainly cause distortion. And yes, these add a few more layers of glass. I really wouldn't go past a 1.7x. It is time for Sony to grind some glass for E-mounts that goes to 300, even 400mm. « Show Less
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works great for macros! seriously this lens is amazing for the price. You do need to be 2-3 ft away but works and looks awesome!
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I have both the 150-500 and 50-500 Sigma lenses (A-mount) and it works with both of them. I use them on Sony E-mount cameras with a Sony A-mount to E-mount adapter. IS works with the teleconverter but AF does not. All other function work. This converter works especially well with these lenses for wildlife subjects.
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Using just the short section of the tube on my 830 has worked well for me. BE AWARE that the lens will travel and impact the filter if zoomed too far. The shorter section alone for macro, the longer tube added for moderate to telephoto. I should add that you will have to zoom some to eliminate vignetting with the longer tube added but you're probably only at something like 70mm when it disappears.
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That lens is not on Sigma's list of compatible lenses for their TC's. http://www.sigmaphoto.com/teleconverter-compatibility
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The teleconverter is for A mount. The 70-200 f4G is an E mount lens. So no.
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I don't see why it would not work with your lens. My lens is a 70-200 mm. So with the Teleconverter on it, it extends out to 300 mm. So I want to say yes in your case. Good Luck!!!!
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I used the 1.4X teleconverter with the Sigma 300 f. 2.8, for pentax. So I do not have experience on its use with the 18-250 Sigma lens. Any way I'm not very happy of it, there is huge decay in quality and in focus. I would not suggest to any friend of mine to buy it.
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I haven't tried it myself, but I don't think there would be a better combo for this purpose. I mean a 100mm macro with this specific of flash, Yongnuo or not.
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As long as you're looking at the correct size and using standard lenses, it should be fine. Obviously, I wouldn't expect a macro lens to work in combination with a telephoto lens etc. Keep in mind these are fantastic for the money but will not replace a professional grade macro lens. I found the hood to be of no use.