Telextender for 100 f/2.8 macro

Charlie Dunton said:

I'm soon leaving the world of the cp990 for that of the D30. But,
one thing I don't want to leave behind is macro photography. So,
I'm including the 100 f2.8 macro in my initial purchase.

The Canon EF lens specification sheet doesn't mention the 100 macro
as being compatible with the EF 1.4x extender, only the 180 in
their macro lenses. So, my question is, is there a good 1.4x
extender solution for the 100 macro? I'm looking at a three lens
setup, 24f2.8, 50f1.4, 100f2.8 macro, rather than the 28-135 IS.
But I would like a bit more telephoto than the 160mm equivalent of
the 100 macro.

At this point, the cost of 200mm+ glass is outside of the initial
purchase budget. Any thoughts?

Charlie

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Adam Goi said:

Kenko Pro?

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Sven Bernert said:

Charlie,
if you put an extension tube between the (Canon) TC and the lens it
works fine with most of the Canon lenses. That way even the Sigma
lenses are compatible with the Canon TC’s. Put the TC on the
camera, the ET on the TC and the lens on the ET. You’ll loose a
third of a stop light with a 12mm ET but most of the macro stuff is
done on a tripod, so I think it doesn’t matter.
Together with the 1,4x TC and an 12mm ET even my 180mm Sigma macro
lens auto focus.
Sven

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John Foote said:

Adam Goi said:

Kenko Pro?

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Hello Charlie,

Adam's right. For the 100 Macro, the Kenko Pro 300 is the only way
to fly. (Or the Tamron SP-AF, which is the exact same product.)
It's the best quality available that isn't Canon, when the Canon
won't fit.

As an alternative that cost's a bit more, but would return much
better results, consider the excellent 200 f2.8L, in my opinion one
of the great bargains in EOS land. I got my MkI for $450, and I'm
keeping it. Light and sharp. Enjoy the new camera, John

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