70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

[dangermouse]

Hi sorry to seem a bit dumb ,but is it possible to use a 1.4 times converter with this lens?.
Alternatively I have considered either 100-400L is , or a 300mm F4 to get that extra reach that the 70-200 can't do.
any suggestions gratefully received.

many thanks

Dave

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

Yes; you can use BOTH the 1.4x AND the 2x - BUT NOTE...

With the 1.4x, you lose one-stop and the lens becomes a f/5.6, AND retains autofocus...

With the 2x, you lose two-stops and the lens becomes a f/8 - manual focus only...

I frequently use the 70-200 f/4, plus a 1.4x as a lighter weight option than the 100-400, but, of course, you don't get the same reach... optically, I have been very happy with the 70-200, plus 1.4 combo...

The 100-400 is an excellent lens, a tad more, pricewise, than the 70-200 (plain f/4L) +1.4 combo, (but not much if you're looking at the f/4: IS) whilst the 300 f/4 will blow the 70-200+1.4 combo out of the water, but then you sacrifice range for a fixed focal length!

No easy options; really depends on what you primarily need/want to use the lens for. If it's wildlife, then my personal preference (as a single lens choice) would be for the 100-400. You wouldn't be dissapointed...

Hope that helps;

Good luck...

[dangermouse]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

So it looks like i'll be going for the 1.4 times converter to use with my 70-200L is, or hope that santa will spend the extra
money and let me have the 100-400.
Thanks

[Cliff]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

Yep I've got 70-200 f2.8 and use 1.4 converter with mine.

[justgettingstarted]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

I am looking to get 1.4x converter for my 70-200 2.8 IS L but i also have a 24-70 2.8L, can I use it on the 24-70?

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

...but i also have a 24-70 2.8L, can I use it on the 24-70?

NO...

Here is a list of compatible lenses... [click link]

[collywobbles]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

Hi sorry to seem a bit dumb ,but is it possible to use a 1.4 times converter with this lens?.
Alternatively I have considered either 100-400L is , or a 300mm F4 to get that extra reach that the 70-200 can't do.
any suggestions gratefully received.

many thanks

Dave

Have you also considered the Sigma 120-400mm; it has come out better than the Canon 100-400mm in a couple of tests and ( according to said tests), handles better.- and only round about £600.00!

[dangermouse]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

No I hadn't but thank you for giving me yet another option, decisions, decisions !!!!
which tests are you referring to as I have amateur photographer every week and also subscribe to practical photography, and digital Photo and can't remember any tests regarding the above lens ( could be brain fade on my part).

Any suggestions gratefully accepted, as I've tried the obligatory children's school christmas Panto thing today, with the 70-200 L is and even at the max of F4 at ISO 1600 could only manage 1/25th second which gave acceptable results, but oh for the extra reach I would have liked.

Thanks
Dave

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

...the 70-200 L is and even at the max of F4 at ISO 1600 could only manage 1/25th second which gave acceptable results, but oh for the extra reach I would have liked.

Aaaahhh - but with extra reach comes slower aperture - unless you can fork out for a super fast (and super expensive) 300mm f/2.8 - c. £3700+!

Most "regular" xxx-400mm's are f/5.6 at best at the long end...

As you say - decisions, decisions...

[dangermouse]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

Thank you for all the advice, but after reading as many reviews as I could manage over the last few days I have finally taken the plunge and purchased the 300mm F4 is, and will probably get the 1.4 times converter later for a bit more reach, but as I use a 40D this gives me a 480mm F4 equivalent which I am hoping will satisfy my requirements, but as with all things photographic there will always be something that bit better (and pricier) to make you drool
over , just have to be satisfied that I'm lucky enough to have a wife "who understands".....

Cheers
Dave

[colin C]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

.....just have to be satisfied that I'm lucky enough to have a wife "who understands".....

Thow art indeed fortunate amongst men!

Colin

[jtmwood]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

I wouldnt bother with the 100 - 400 afterwards go straight for the 300F4 and the converter great combination IMHO

[Tareq]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

300 f2.8 or 300 f4 or 400 f5.6 are all great with 1.4x TC, i don't recommend to use those converters with the zoom even AF working and fine results, still there is losing in IQ over the primes.

[dangermouse]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

Hi Colin,
Yes I am very lucky that the other half understands, however I'm not stupid enough to push my luck too far, as I need to sleep at sometime and don't fancy never waking up again, the added bonus for the wife of course is that she will most likely be wanting to try it out on her camera as well. :0)

[Ken]

Re: 70-200 F4 L is & 1.4 x converter?

I have the 100-400 and 200f4 with the 1.4. I do a lot of bush walking and don't often carry the 100-400 due to weight issues. The 70-200 is absolutely beautiful on its own and with the 1.4 I don't really notice any difference.