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What 2x extender to canon 70-200 2.8 ef

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John Crowe
John Crowe Veteran Member • Posts: 3,476
Re: What 2x extender to canon 70-200 2.8 ef

This year I discovered the EF 2x II is much better than the EF 2x, and that the EF 1.4x III is much better than the EF 1.4x.

I have stopped using the Kenko DG 1.4x as much as possible, since it is inferior to even the EF 1.4x.

All tested with the original 300/2.8 L and 5DSR.

ALL teleconverted lenses should be closed one additional stop to maximize sharpness.

My general experience is that a 2x is worthwhile over 1.4x, but even the L zooms don't take all that well with teleconverters.  Maybe start with the 1.4x and cropping like someone else said.

 John Crowe's gear list:John Crowe's gear list
Canon EOS 5DS R Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 AF 1.4x Venus Laowa 12mm F2.8 Zero-D +15 more
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