Canon 1.6 Extender PLUS Century Optics 1.6X converter at DVinfo.net

Darren Kelly · November 16th, 2004, 10:20 PM

I have both of those coming tomorrow. Mathmatically, it means a potential of a 51 X zoom lens.

Now I don't figure to use this bad boy for daily use, but I do like to do some eagle and wildlife videography and thought this would make for soe impressive footage.

Any comments, suggestions :))

DBK

Martin Kraushofer · November 17th, 2004, 03:45 AM

Please write your opinion asap :-))

Rainer Hoffmann · November 17th, 2004, 04:00 AM

Darren, are you going to use both, the extender and the converter, at the same time? Are you going to use them with the 20x ISII lens?

Did you consider to use EF-lenses for the wildlife shoots? I think it would give you better quality than the combination of an extender and a converter. Of course that's easy top say for me as I have a bunch of EF lenses for my 20D. Moneywise your combination of extender and converter may be a nice solution.

Please let us know how you like the quality. Or better even, show us some footage.

Darren Kelly · November 17th, 2004, 10:43 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Rainer Hoffmann : Darren, are you going to use both, the extender and the converter, at the same time? Are you going to use them with the 20x ISII lens?

Did you consider to use EF-lenses for the wildlife shoots? I think it would give you better quality than the combination of an extender and a converter. Of course that's easy top say for me as I have a bunch of EF lenses for my 20D. Moneywise your combination of extender and converter may be a nice solution.

Please let us know how you like the quality. Or better even, show us some footage. -->>>

I have the XL adapter and I have used a 500mm lens with it. It is very impressive, but the DOF is very small, and it makes focusing difficult.

I also have the FX1, and the convertrer was purchased to use with it. The extender was purchased for the XL2, but I just thoiught it would be fun to see how they work together.

DBK

Chris Hurd · November 17th, 2004, 11:04 AM

Very interesting! Expecting a full report! Cheers,

November 16th, 2004, 10:20 PM	#1
Darren Kelly Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 351	Canon 1.6 Extender PLUS Century Optics 1.6X converter I have both of those coming tomorrow. Mathmatically, it means a potential of a 51 X zoom lens. Now I don't figure to use this bad boy for daily use, but I do like to do some eagle and wildlife videography and thought this would make for soe impressive footage. Any comments, suggestions :)) DBK __________________ Darren Kelly

November 17th, 2004, 04:00 AM	#3
Rainer Hoffmann Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Syke, Germany Posts: 249	Darren, are you going to use both, the extender and the converter, at the same time? Are you going to use them with the 20x ISII lens? Did you consider to use EF-lenses for the wildlife shoots? I think it would give you better quality than the combination of an extender and a converter. Of course that's easy top say for me as I have a bunch of EF lenses for my 20D. Moneywise your combination of extender and converter may be a nice solution. Please let us know how you like the quality. Or better even, show us some footage. __________________ Keep rolling Rainer

November 17th, 2004, 10:43 AM	#4
Darren Kelly Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 351	<<<-- Originally posted by Rainer Hoffmann : Darren, are you going to use both, the extender and the converter, at the same time? Are you going to use them with the 20x ISII lens? Did you consider to use EF-lenses for the wildlife shoots? I think it would give you better quality than the combination of an extender and a converter. Of course that's easy top say for me as I have a bunch of EF lenses for my 20D. Moneywise your combination of extender and converter may be a nice solution. Please let us know how you like the quality. Or better even, show us some footage. -->>> I have the XL adapter and I have used a 500mm lens with it. It is very impressive, but the DOF is very small, and it makes focusing difficult. I also have the FX1, and the convertrer was purchased to use with it. The extender was purchased for the XL2, but I just thoiught it would be fun to see how they work together. DBK __________________ Darren Kelly

November 17th, 2004, 11:04 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Very interesting! Expecting a full report! Cheers, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 17th, 2004, 03:45 AM	#2
Martin Kraushofer Tourist Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1	Please write your opinion asap :-))