Let me re-watch this clip to remind myself how I'm getting sellable photos with my cheap gear over the person who buys $30k in equipment and has no soul.
Artie, This is a great video. Over the years I have lost count of how many folks mentioned to me, that the EF 2x converters are not good, as they do not make sharp images. I was convinced even before buying my first big super tele (EF 500mm f/4L IS USM) in 2011, that the 2x will be just fine. Having had a copy of your original The Art of Bird Photography book for many years, I read about your successes with even stacking the EF 2x and EF 1.4x together. I, too, have used that combo to obtain an effective focal length of 1,400mm and get very clear, detailed images. So I am always at a loss at how some folks have such a vendetta against good quality photography equipment. I always say: "Surely Canon would not invest in R&D for a converter that is going to produce rubbish". I always say the results are just a testament of the photographer's photography skills and not the poor quality of the equipment. Keep up the great work Artie! Cheers from Down Under. Oshkosh...
So many talk bad about tele extenders. I think I had some of the first ones canon made back in the film days. then went to large format and now back to digital, which allows me to do some of the things 40 years ago I use to love. your work is outstanding and I hope some day (being 63 i hope not to long) Ill be able to have a few like yours. regards Michael Andersen
Hi Bhanu Devgan, Very good question. The Extender EF1.4X II or the EF 2.0X II can be used with the EF 200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens and mounted on the EOS 7D Mark II or any of the EOS SLR bodies. The major concern to keep in mind when using extenders is that the effective f-stop of the lens will decrease when adding extenders. Using the internal 1.4X Extender gives the lens a f5.6 effective aperture which will autofocus, but using additional extenders will decrease the aperture another 1 or 2 stops depending on which extender you add. This light loss could cause the autofocus to not function. Most EOS bodies require a minimum aperture of f5.6 to autofocus properly. Only the EOS 1D-X, 5D Mark III and 7D mark II can autofocus at f8 using the center point. If you have additional questions you can contact our US based tech support team at bit.ly/ContactCanon for assistance. We hope you find this helpful.
+Jason B If a teacher has no teach the basics while out in the field with professional gear then it's a waste of time and he has every right to grumble. Students should already have the basic knowledge and habits and by hiring a Pro they are asking for knowledge to be imparted to them from someone who has years of experience. Arthur should not have to remind conscientious student to bring the TC along nor should it be necessary for him to tell a student to rebalance the rig when you install/remove a TC. Perfect distribution of weight means you can manipulate your camera/lens with one pinky finger and release it and it shall not move. Once you lost the balance that cannot be true anymore. You will not be able to hold on your subject unless you physically hold the camera or lens from moving. Wrong approach! Also like he said you do not want to damage your camera by having it slam down against the tripod because the weight is uneven. Once you get past yourself young man then perhaps you may be able to observe and learn from the advanced lessons and knowledge from Arthur.
Dear Mr.Morris, You are simply a fountain of knowledge and so entertaining. Love this video, so much to take in but you make it ever so simple and easy to understand. Thanks again. Best wishes Sir.
great to watch ur video sir. gives me lots of ideas about bird photography. i have canon 80d and sigma 150 -500mm lens and m thinking to get tele extender 2x.. what will the quality of image. do i lose sharpness sir ,, thanks waiting ur reply sir
Hi Arthur, At the outset, thank you for such a detailed and explanatory video. The query I have is if we can attach either the 2.0 X or 1.4X TC to a 200-400 lens with a 7D MkII. Reason for my question being, when you have explained, the 1.4 TC you mentioned a full frame body. Request if you could clarify. Thanks
Hi arthur , first thanks very much for your great videos, I hope you make a video for flash photography with birds soon . I have 1.4 tc iii I used with my 1dx + 600 or with my 7dii + 300 2.8 its work great with both. But i will ask you about 2x , what are you thing about IQ with it ? As expert Do you recommend my to get on ? Thanks
Thank you Arthur, I have been looking for advise on teleconverters for months. I am a nikon shooter on a budget and I just can't find sound advice on tele's. Now I have.
Just got a Canon EOS-1D-MARK-II N, will the camera work well with a Canon 70-200mm f4.L USM with a 1.4x, that's the current setup, attempting to do a photo diary of the Eagles that are nesting in Northern MI, ThankYou, Drew
Hi Canon USA, I have a question. I have been using the 1.4x extender for some time now with my EF 400mm F/4 DO with very good success. I recently decided to get the 2.0x extender. I understood before getting it that I will lose 2 stops of light and the max aperture will lower from 4 to 8. What I did not anticipate with the 2.0x extender, is that I lose most of my 65 All Cross Type AF points with the 7D Mark II. I am only limited to two single points and the 'plus sign' points, that's it! In addition, the AF speed has been greatly reduced. And finally, the quality of images are not as sharp with the 2.0x vs. the 1.4x. With all these limitations, what is the 2.0x extender really good for? The subject at far away distance has to be still and not moving with really just a single AF point; having multiple AF points for moving subjects is necessary. Solutions!?
Ezra M B Hello Ezra M B, All EOS bodies that support f/8 auto focus only work with the center AF point active. The EOS 7D Mark II will have only the center point available for AF when the effective aperture of the lens and/or extender is f/8. The four surrounding points are sensitive to vertical lines if the AF point expansion is enabled. This information is covered on pages 99-103 of your camera's full instruction manual. If you are attempting to use AF points other than the center AF point with this combination it might account for the lack of image sharpness. We suggest you contact our US based, technical support team at bit.ly/ContactCanon for additional assistance. We hope you find this helpful.
Thank you very much for this "how To" . will you please tell where to get this Lens Cover you have on your 600mm lens . i know LensCoat has smiler but not the same color you are using.
Hi Aljufain. It is a LensCoat cover with my favorite, the Realtree AP Snow pattern. You can learn more or order one here: store.birdsasart.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=17 Hope that you enjoyed the video.
Canon says, to mount the extender to the lens first and not vice versa as you did in that video. What is finally to be recommendet and in order to for proper functionality?
Siegfried Krause Hi Siegfried, Thanks for taking time to view the tutorial. Canon recommends that the Extender EF be mounted to the lens first, then attach the lens/extender combo to the body. The body is recommended to be powered off while mounting the lens. Many photographers will first mount the Extender to body with no issues. To insure proper communication of the extender/lens combo to the body, we suggest mounting the extender to lens, then to body as the recommended procedure. We hope this is helpful.
Got my Camouflage Lens Covers, my Camouflage Tripod Covers, & my Bright Red Jacket! Let's shoot some birds... Great tips, but I am at a loss for words with the Camo??
Hello please help I have a canon 100 400 ii and 7d mark ii with 1.6 crop factor. What settings do I need to use to get sharp pictures do I need to stop down ? What does this mean thanks
Canon states that the teleconvetors should be mounted to the lens 1st, but I, just as you have always attached it the camera and then lens. I never had an issue with the 1.4II, but saw where some reported issues with the 1.4III and the new Mark II super teles. What's your thought on this? Btw, I agree with you about the TCs, I always have mine with me and attached to my lenses.
Arthur Morris Yep, I've done that and have missed some shots and could not figure out what was wrong (haha!) I will be in your neck of the woods this spring for some FL bird photography fun (1st trip ever for this} Take care
Hi JCEppley, Our Canon Extenders EF 2x III and EF 1.4x III will be a great match to your EF 400mm f2.8. Using the EF 1.4x III will give you a 560mm effective focal length while the EF 2x III gives you an 800mm equivalent. You will reduce the maximum aperture by 1 stop with the EF 1.4x III and 2 stops with the EF 2x III. We hope you find this helpful.
Love your videos Arthur always, thank you. My question is this. I bought the 4.1 version 2 and my rig Did not respond well. I have the 100 - 400mm version 2 lens paired with the 5DMKlll Camera. Would the 4.1 version lll work better? The version ll did not allow crisp clear captures as does my rig without it. A little confused and disappointed.
Hi Danny. Though some improvements were made in the Extender EF 1.4x III, version II should provide excellent image quality too. Our team of experts can help determine why the images weren't clear, and maybe offer some suggestions for ways to improve them. Please give them a call at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) weekdays between 8 AM and midnight, or on Saturdays between 10 AM and 8 PM ET. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Arthur and thank you for the reply. I already returned the extender after reading several other comments about it not working for them either. Actually the place I bought it from told me there were problems between the extenders and my lens in particular, some work, some don’t. The inconsistency is troubling and they were hoping for a canon fix or solution to this at some point. I’ll wait a while before / if I decide to try another. I want to try again but there is obviously a problem somewhere. You shouldn’t really have to call tech support for a $2500.00 rig to work properly in my opinion. Thanks anyway Arthur, I appreciate your response. Let’s go Canon, fix this!
Hi there! The EF 2X III is only compatible with fixed focal length L-series lenses 135mm and over, as well as the EF 70-200/2.8L, EF 70-200/2.8L IS, EF 70-200/4L, and EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L. Additionally, please see the lens and/or camera body manual for full compatibility information with the Extender EF 2X III. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to support at 1-800-652-2666.
Hi JCEppley, The tripod leg set is the Gitzo 35-32 LS tripod topped with the Mongoose 3.6 Gimbal Head Action Head. The Mongoose should fit existing tripods as long has they have the correct mounting plate to mate with the Mongoose head. We hope this is helpful.
Hi i'm new to bird photography with the tele-extender on your lens can you still use auto focus? I use a canon 100-400 mkII and you can't auto focus with tele-extender 1.4x II and the 2.0x III.
Hi there. With the Extender EF 1.4x III attached, some autofocus functionality is possible with certain camera bodies, such as the EOS 5D Mark IV or the EOS 7D Mark II. However, focusing can be a bit more difficult with low-contrast or low-light subjects. Also, autofocus will not be possible when using the Extender EF 2x III with that lens. We hope this information helps.
Hi Arthur, another great vid, thankyou. I have a 5d mk iv with a 100-400 L ii lens with 2x iii extender. I can't get the camera to auto focus at any focal length. Am I doing something wrong or is it not possible? Regards Bill from Australia.
Hi sirwilliamofpennylot! If you are using the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II with the Extender EF 2x III, then autofocus is not possible. You will need to use Manual Focus for shooting with the Extender. We hope this helps!
Using the Extender EF 1.4x III on the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens, autofocus is possible with certain camera bodies at the center point and sometimes some immediately surrounding AF points.
Hi CanonUSA, You say you you have never had a problem with converters, I have the same set up as yourself, IE, 7dmk2 600mm mk2 and mk 3 1.4 and 2.0 x converters and i cannot get a sharp image, and the further away it is the worse it gets. I have microadjusted the camera and still the same. The converters work fine with all the other compatible lenses and the 600 works great on it's own on all my bodies. any idea what is causing this.
Hi Rita. Our support team is happy to go over everything in fine detail to determine what is causing this. Please give them a call at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) weekdays between 8 AM and midnight, or on Saturdays between 10 AM and 8 PM ET. We look forward to hearing from you.
You can reach out to our friends at Canon in your area by going to Canon.us/jjml and selecting the appropriate region and country for support options. We hope this helps!
+Robert Black Hi there! With an EF 1.4x extender on the original EF !00-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens, autofocus is possible at the center point and the immediate 4 AF points around it. The center is cross-type sensitive, while the others are only either vertical line or horizontal line sensitive. We hope this answers your question!
I would like to mount the 1.4 X or 2 X extender on my 5D Mark III & EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens. I would imagine a micro AF calibration would be necessary to achieve full image quality potential.
Hello Gerry, Most users will not need to perform an AF Microadjustment when placing a new lens or extender on the camera. If you feel you need to make such an adjustment, you can find instructions on this on page 106-111 of the camera manual. Here is a link: Canon.us/e89b. We hope this information helps.
I got my first extender today after watching this clip. I got the Canon 1.4 mk3 to use with my Canon EF400 prime for birding. Whilst it work just fine with my 7D2, it will not autofocus with my 6D unless I select liveview and then it's very slow to react. Am I screwing up someplace?
Hi Michael! On the EOS 6D, if you use an extender with a lens and the effective maximum aperture becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocus won't be possible with the exception of [FlexiZoneAF (Single)] or [Live Mode]. On the EOS 7D, the AF sensor is a bit more sensitive and will still allow AF to be used up to f/8. We hope you find this explanation helpful!
Thanks for your timely response to my concerns. I've found that using the extender with my EF400 5.6 (no I.S.)/7D2 handheld makes acquiring sharp images almost impossible and using it with 6D in Live Mode, horribly slow to find focus. As it's not compatible with any other of my lenses, I plan to return it for a credit.
+CCDF566556 Hello! If you do see dust on the sensor before or during the photo shoot you can do a sensor clean yourself. Depending on the model the menu may be different but the steps are the same for locking up the mirror and gently blowing the dust particles off with a hand held air bulb. Give a call to our award winning US based technical support team and they can answer any questions you have! 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 am, Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Dear Arthur/Canon, I have the Canon: 100-400 IS II, 70-200 IS II f/2.8, and 300 IS II f/2.8 which I use the 1.4xIII on a 7DII and 6D body and in general I'm happy with them. My only problem is when I use the 7DII with the 100-400 IS II plus the 1.4x sometimes at f/8 the bokeh/out of focus areas has some artefacts/streaks. You can see the very same thing I'm talking about, at the photo with the two cranes when it zooms in at min 5:32. It is noticeable both in front and behind the cranes; it is though more pronounced behind them. To see what I'm talking about make the video 1080 at least and maximize on a 27inch display. The grass bokeh renders a bit strange, like lines, stars, chicken feet. I do not know how to better describe it. Is it because you have long and thin grass that is moved about by the wind? I've been trying to figure out why this happens in some shots and not in others and if it is a body, extender, lens issue, shutter speed, tripod/monopod. Of course now I see the same thing on a pro''s photo so clearly not just my ''fault'/user error or equipment failure. I've been shooting Canon for 20 years so generally speaking I know what I'm doing :-)) But I cannot still figure out why sometimes I get these weird bokeh patterns (and I've only noticed them on green out of focus areas) and how to avoid them. They only occur when the 1.4x III is used with my 7DII and the 100-400 II at f/8. Not in 6D not in any of the other lenses and combos. Maybe its a fluke like certain environmental conditions that simply did not re-occur when I use some other combo. Only now I noticed them in Arthur's photo and can only speculate it is whenever maybe tall slim green things (like grass or alpha-alpha) that move around (e.g. due to wind). Any advice/explanation welcome.
Hello Dimitris! It sounds like you are experiencing a unique condition in your images. It is most helpful to address this through our EOS email support agents. This would allow you to send an original sample image, from your lens and camera, that illustrates the issue. You can contact our EOS team through the EMAIL SUPPORT button at the following link: Canon.us/jpk3q We hope that this is helpful.
CanonUSA tnx for the advice, will do as advised. I thought it was unique too / intermittent until I saw Arthur’s photos. So clearly it happens to others; even to pros :-) tnx once again - best.
Hello Catherine: When you add the Extender 1.4EX to the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens, the effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.6. You will be able to auto focus with all 65 AF points, using this combination of extender and lens. Please refer to page 101 of your camera manual under Group B. Here is a shortcut to the manual - Canon.us/mpyh7. We hope you find this useful.
+Monte Comeau It means that system knows that the light is lost and thus, your exposure readings and ECs (exposure compensations) will be correct without your having to do anything... a
Hi Arthur, I have a problem in obtaining sharp images using 7D MII with Canon EF 100-400/4.5-5.6 V1 and the extender Canon 1.4X II. I made lot of tests even using a tripod and the result is the same - no sharp images at 400 mm. Without extender my images are really sharp. Do you think as well that I have to change to the new extender v. III? Thanks
Hi Genu! The Extender EF 1.4x III certainly does not disappoint, but it does not necessarily mean there's anything wrong with your version II extender. Our team of experts is happy to go over everything with you to help determine what is causing the lack of sharpness and recommend a solution. You can reach out to them at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) weekdays between 8 AM and midnight, or on Saturdays between 10 AM and 8 PM ET. We hope this helps!
You're welcome! Canon's support isn't limited to just here in the US. We have support operations all over the globe. For support nearest to you, go to global.canon/en/support and select the appropriate region and country.
Hi! If you look closely, you'll see that the pads have the same camouflage pattern as the lens. All of this is just to make your gear less noticeable to your subjects. Hope this helps!
Hi John. Both the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM and the combination of the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and the Extender EF 2x III yield absolutely stunning image quality. The advantage lies more with the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens for being 600mm without the need for an extender, as well as having a wider maximum aperture of f/4 instead of f/5.6. We hope this helps.
my canon t4i can autofocus at f/5.6 maximum aperture. its mean if I buy 400mm f/5.6 lens I can't use tele extenders? what will happening if I use extenders?
Hi, dandantoronto! You can use tele-extenders with the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens and increase its focal length substantially. What you'll need to keep in mind is that autofocus won't be possible as the extender would tighten the lens' minimum aperture to f/8 or more, and that's beyond the camera's ability to autofocus properly. The simplest way to compensate for this is to focus the lens manually. We hope this helps!
Meh - one of these days I'll get one of those monster prime lenses. For now my longest lens is a 100-400mm Mark II lens, and I did a bunch of testing with three kinds of teleconverters, including the newest Mark III teleconverters from Canon, and I found that on my Canon 5DS, I could get just as sharp by upsizing a crop as by using a teleconverter. And the advantage is that I can track better because the frame is bigger so I don't lose the subject, and I don't lose light (other than by cropping).
Hello: The smaller APS-C size sensor on the 7D Mark II creates a crop factor effect. This makes the image captured with this camera appear closer than if the same lens was used to take the same picture with a full frame sensor camera. It effectively gives you more range. The article at the link below explains this in more detail. Canon.us/drpw2 We hope this answers your question.
Camo on the lens is to add protection as well , and on tripod for padding on your shoulder while carrying in field and thermal barrier for your hands in colder weather ...Duh!
70-200 f/2.8 IS II USM is a incredibly versatile lens both for beginning photographers ... eh ok, I guess it's also a good idea to start off a little bit less expensive to see if you're into bird photography ;) (with the 2x extender).
7 d mii when it came out....we paid thousands of dollars for 1dx. And the 7d mii focus , burst rate , and interface were all as good as 1dx without extra cost. I for one was ticked off the 7d mii was inexpensive and high quality shots were obtainable. Plus crop factor figured in...I now own two 7d mii bodies.
I am having a wonderful evening watching your videos, I am learning so much I'm greatly inspired you are a wonderful teacher thank you so much When I read this back I come across as someone creepy, I can show you I don't mean to be after all I am A rough teach cyclist ,Learning to be a good photographer ,I just like to give credit where credit is due, David Newby
+Anandavadivelan V Hello! Canon's teleconverters are designed specifically for use on compatible Canon lenses. For help with non-Canon products, we recommend that you contact the manufacturer. We hope this helps!
CanonUSA Great video. I have been researching TC and unless I'm missing something, they only seem to be available for L lenses. I am a beginner and am saving for an L lens but right now all I have is the 70-300 ef lens, Are there Tc's available for this?
Hi there! Our current line of extenders (tele-converters) will only work with specific L-series telephoto primes and zooms. We hope this answers your question!
Folks are invited to learn more about the creation of the CLDC Bird Photography Series here: www.birdsasart-blog.com/2015/01/14/i-smiled-the-whole-timecanon-bird-photography-with-arthur-morris-video-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1709974 artie
@@jeremypacacha1705 That's not the reason but is a valid point. The reason is because of the protruding glass out the end of the teleconverter hitting the other teleconverter, the extension tube just moves them apart a bit
Don't like to use original camera strapping because it let see the brand, the model that you are using. The stupidity is to have a big white lens who show to the whole world the Canonist that you are. It's true that most people will covered it whit camo tricks. Photography is full of stupidity sometime as photographers are wearing red clothing but want to hide the big white Canon lens ! VIVA NIKON !
Talking about stupid photographers you should know. Canon lenses are white to reflect the sun and heat from it. Black absorbs ...white reflects. Wow only from a nikonian.
Re-watch this clip every couple of months: it is so inspirational seeing a true photographic master at his craft.
Let me re-watch this clip to remind myself how I'm getting sellable photos with my cheap gear over the person who buys $30k in equipment and has no soul.
Artie,
This is a great video. Over the years I have lost count of how many folks mentioned to me, that the EF 2x converters are not good, as they do not make sharp images. I was convinced even before buying my first big super tele (EF 500mm f/4L IS USM) in 2011, that the 2x will be just fine. Having had a copy of your original The Art of Bird Photography book for many years, I read about your successes with even stacking the EF 2x and EF 1.4x together. I, too, have used that combo to obtain an effective focal length of 1,400mm and get very clear, detailed images. So I am always at a loss at how some folks have such a vendetta against good quality photography equipment. I always say: "Surely Canon would not invest in R&D for a converter that is going to produce rubbish". I always say the results are just a testament of the photographer's photography skills and not the poor quality of the equipment. Keep up the great work Artie! Cheers from Down Under. Oshkosh...
I'm enjoying the information being imparted in your videos, Arthur. Thank you and keep up the good work.
So many talk bad about tele extenders. I think I had some of the first ones canon made back in the film days. then went to large format and now back to digital, which allows me to do some of the things 40 years ago I use to love. your work is outstanding and I hope some day (being 63 i hope not to long) Ill be able to have a few like yours. regards Michael Andersen
I seen him speak at an expo in Memphis a while back. Loved it!
Hi Bhanu Devgan, Very good question. The Extender EF1.4X II or the EF 2.0X II can be used with the EF 200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens and mounted on the EOS 7D Mark II or any of the EOS SLR bodies.
The major concern to keep in mind when using extenders is that the effective f-stop of the lens will decrease when adding extenders. Using the internal 1.4X Extender gives the lens a f5.6 effective aperture which will autofocus, but using additional extenders will decrease the aperture another 1 or 2 stops depending on which extender you add. This light loss could cause the autofocus to not function.
Most EOS bodies require a minimum aperture of f5.6 to autofocus properly. Only the EOS 1D-X, 5D Mark III and 7D mark II can autofocus at f8 using the center point. If you have additional questions you can contact our US based tech support team at bit.ly/ContactCanon for assistance.
We hope you find this helpful.
+Jason B If a teacher has no teach the basics while out in the field with professional gear then it's a waste of time and he has every right to grumble. Students should already have the basic knowledge and habits and by hiring a Pro they are asking for knowledge to be imparted to them from someone who has years of experience.
Arthur should not have to remind conscientious student to bring the TC along nor should it be necessary for him to tell a student to rebalance the rig when you install/remove a TC. Perfect distribution of weight means you can manipulate your camera/lens with one pinky finger and release it and it shall not move. Once you lost the balance that cannot be true anymore. You will not be able to hold on your subject unless you physically hold the camera or lens from moving. Wrong approach! Also like he said you do not want to damage your camera by having it slam down against the tripod because the weight is uneven.
Once you get past yourself young man then perhaps you may be able to observe and learn from the advanced lessons and knowledge from Arthur.
Dear Mr.Morris, You are simply a fountain of knowledge and so entertaining. Love this video, so much to take in but you make it ever so simple and easy to understand. Thanks again. Best wishes Sir.
Thank you Arthur you are the king of birdphoto!✌️️
Nicely explained about the size of the snap in a frame not doubles but 4 times it becomes.It is a very clicking word.
great video. You have the tripod and head's brand?
great to watch ur video sir. gives me lots of ideas about bird photography. i have canon 80d and sigma 150 -500mm lens and m thinking to get tele extender 2x.. what will the quality of image. do i lose sharpness sir ,, thanks waiting ur reply sir
Hi Arthur, At the outset, thank you for such a detailed and explanatory video. The query I have is if we can attach either the 2.0 X or 1.4X TC to a 200-400 lens with a 7D MkII. Reason for my question being, when you have explained, the 1.4 TC you mentioned a full frame body. Request if you could clarify. Thanks
5:47 are you kidding me. a phenomenal photo
Hi arthur , first thanks very much for your great videos, I hope you make a video for flash photography with birds soon . I have 1.4 tc iii I used with my 1dx + 600 or with my 7dii + 300 2.8 its work great with both. But i will ask you about 2x , what are you thing about IQ with it ? As expert Do you recommend my to get on ? Thanks
I had to laugh at how passionate Arthur is about something as mundane as teleconverters. Passion is what makes him great at what he does.
Thank you Arthur, I have been looking for advise on teleconverters for months. I am a nikon shooter on a budget and I just can't find sound advice on tele's. Now I have.
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Canon EOS-1D-MARK-II N, will the camera work well with a Canon 70-200mm f4.L USM with a 1.4x, that's the current setup, attempting to do a photo diary of the Eagles that are nesting in Northern MI, ThankYou, Drew
Excellent video! Nicely done Arthur!!
Hi Canon USA, I have a question. I have been using the 1.4x extender for some time now with my EF 400mm F/4 DO with very good success. I recently decided to get the 2.0x extender. I understood before getting it that I will lose 2 stops of light and the max aperture will lower from 4 to 8. What I did not anticipate with the 2.0x extender, is that I lose most of my 65 All Cross Type AF points with the 7D Mark II. I am only limited to two single points and the 'plus sign' points, that's it! In addition, the AF speed has been greatly reduced. And finally, the quality of images are not as sharp with the 2.0x vs. the 1.4x. With all these limitations, what is the 2.0x extender really good for? The subject at far away distance has to be still and not moving with really just a single AF point; having multiple AF points for moving subjects is necessary. Solutions!?
Ezra M B Hello Ezra M B,
All EOS bodies that support f/8 auto focus only work with the center AF point active. The EOS 7D Mark II will have only the center point available for AF when the effective aperture of the lens and/or extender is f/8. The four surrounding points are sensitive to vertical lines if the AF point expansion is enabled. This information is covered on pages 99-103 of your camera's full instruction manual. If you are attempting to use AF points other than the center AF point with this combination it might account for the lack of image sharpness. We suggest you contact our US based, technical support team at bit.ly/ContactCanon for additional assistance.
We hope you find this helpful.
***** Thanks Canon USA for the follow up, I will take your advice and and contact the US based technical support
Wonderfully direct and to the point = thanks
Thank you very much for this "how To" . will you please tell where to get this Lens Cover you have on your 600mm lens . i know LensCoat has smiler but not the same color you are using.
Hi Aljufain. It is a LensCoat cover with my favorite, the Realtree AP Snow pattern. You can learn more or order one here: store.birdsasart.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=17
Hope that you enjoyed the video.
Arthur Morris
thank you Arthur very much for everything. sure i will chick the site you have posted.
Canon says, to mount the extender to the lens first and not vice versa as you did in that video. What is finally to be recommendet and in order to for proper functionality?
Siegfried Krause Hi Siegfried,
Thanks for taking time to view the tutorial. Canon recommends that the Extender EF be mounted to the lens first, then attach the lens/extender combo to the body. The body is recommended to be powered off while mounting the lens. Many photographers will first mount the Extender to body with no issues. To insure proper communication of the extender/lens combo to the body, we suggest mounting the extender to lens, then to body as the recommended procedure. We hope this is helpful.
1920mm effective focal length!! That's incredible!
Got my Camouflage Lens Covers, my Camouflage Tripod Covers, & my Bright Red Jacket! Let's shoot some birds... Great tips, but I am at a loss for words with the Camo??
Camo looks cool
Hi, TC will give extra focal length, extra reach. But, what about the Noise in blurred background...
Hello please help I have a canon 100 400 ii and 7d mark ii with 1.6 crop factor. What settings do I need to use to get sharp pictures do I need to stop down ? What does this mean thanks
Great video. Would love to buy the 600mm but I'm like $10k short LOL
This made me laugh more than it should have hahah!
I can afford his Singh Ray ND filter, but then I would have to stop filling my gas tank for about 10 weeks.
You can get a Nikon 600mm f4 AF-S for $2.5k. I saw one recently for that price.
@@R3tr0v1ru5 Yeah bro but we have canon so.... we not just changing for that.
@@R3tr0v1ru5 Can you adapt it to EF?
Canon states that the teleconvetors should be mounted to the lens 1st, but I, just as you have always attached it the camera and then lens. I never had an issue with the 1.4II, but saw where some reported issues with the 1.4III and the new Mark II super teles. What's your thought on this?
Btw, I agree with you about the TCs, I always have mine with me and attached to my lenses.
I have done it both ways for decades and never had a problem. Be sure though to turn your camera off. And try to remember to turn it back on :) artie
Arthur Morris Yep, I've done that and have missed some shots and could not figure out what was wrong (haha!)
I will be in your neck of the woods this spring for some FL bird photography fun (1st trip ever for this}
Take care
Great vid. Can I use a 1.4 or 2x convertor on a EF mount lens with the EOS R and the EF to RF adaptor?
Yes, you can attach extenders to the mount adapters. Hope this helps!
@@CanonUSA Great. Many thanks.
So what would be a good teleconverter for my 400mm 2.8 Canon lens? Would LOVE to get a hair closer to my subjects when photographing wildlife.
Hi JCEppley, Our Canon Extenders EF 2x III and EF 1.4x III will be a great match to your EF 400mm f2.8. Using the EF 1.4x III will give you a 560mm effective focal length while the EF 2x III gives you an 800mm equivalent. You will reduce the maximum aperture by 1 stop with the EF 1.4x III and 2 stops with the EF 2x III. We hope you find this helpful.
I have the same lens and the same extenders. But I prefer to shoot without them.
Love your videos Arthur always, thank you. My question is this. I bought the 4.1 version 2 and my rig Did not respond well. I have the 100 - 400mm version 2 lens paired with the 5DMKlll Camera.
Would the 4.1 version lll work better? The version ll did not allow crisp clear captures as does my rig without it. A little confused and disappointed.
Hi Danny. Though some improvements were made in the Extender EF 1.4x III, version II should provide excellent image quality too. Our team of experts can help determine why the images weren't clear, and maybe offer some suggestions for ways to improve them. Please give them a call at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) weekdays between 8 AM and midnight, or on Saturdays between 10 AM and 8 PM ET. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Arthur and thank you for the reply. I already returned the extender after reading several other comments about it not working for them either. Actually the place I bought it from told me there were problems between the extenders and my lens in particular, some work, some don’t. The inconsistency is troubling and they were hoping for a canon fix or solution to this at some point. I’ll wait a while before / if I decide to try another. I want to try again but there is obviously a problem somewhere. You shouldn’t really have to call tech support for a $2500.00 rig to work properly in my opinion. Thanks anyway Arthur, I appreciate your response. Let’s go Canon, fix this!
Does the 2X work even with 24x105 f/4 L IS USM or onlt the white lenses?
Hi there! The EF 2X III is only compatible with fixed focal length L-series lenses 135mm and over, as well as the EF 70-200/2.8L, EF 70-200/2.8L IS, EF 70-200/4L, and EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L. Additionally, please see the lens and/or camera body manual for full compatibility information with the Extender EF 2X III. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to support at 1-800-652-2666.
Also, what kind of tripod is that? Can you just purchase the top portion that balances, and swivels for a current tripod, OR is it a packaged deal?
Hi JCEppley, The tripod leg set is the Gitzo 35-32 LS tripod topped with the Mongoose 3.6 Gimbal Head Action Head. The Mongoose should fit existing tripods as long has they have the correct mounting plate to mate with the Mongoose head. We hope this is helpful.
Hi i'm new to bird photography with the tele-extender on your lens can you still use auto focus? I use a canon 100-400 mkII and you can't auto focus with tele-extender 1.4x II and the 2.0x III.
Hi there. With the Extender EF 1.4x III attached, some autofocus functionality is possible with certain camera bodies, such as the EOS 5D Mark IV or the EOS 7D Mark II. However, focusing can be a bit more difficult with low-contrast or low-light subjects. Also, autofocus will not be possible when using the Extender EF 2x III with that lens. We hope this information helps.
Hi Arthur, another great vid, thankyou. I have a 5d mk iv with a 100-400 L ii lens with 2x iii extender. I can't get the camera to auto focus at any focal length. Am I doing something wrong or is it not possible? Regards Bill from Australia.
Hi sirwilliamofpennylot! If you are using the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II with the Extender EF 2x III, then autofocus is not possible. You will need to use Manual Focus for shooting with the Extender. We hope this helps!
Thanks for the reply, will I get auto focus if I purchase a 1.4 extender on the 100 -400 lens?
Using the Extender EF 1.4x III on the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens, autofocus is possible with certain camera bodies at the center point and sometimes some immediately surrounding AF points.
Hi CanonUSA, You say you you have never had a problem with converters, I have the same set up as yourself, IE, 7dmk2 600mm mk2 and mk 3 1.4 and 2.0 x converters and i cannot get a sharp image, and the further away it is the worse it gets. I have microadjusted the camera and still the same. The converters work fine with all the other compatible lenses and the 600 works great on it's own on all my bodies. any idea what is causing this.
Hi Rita. Our support team is happy to go over everything in fine detail to determine what is causing this. Please give them a call at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) weekdays between 8 AM and midnight, or on Saturdays between 10 AM and 8 PM ET. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank for your speedy reply. Actually I am in Spain do you have a contact number for your equivalent in the UK?
You can reach out to our friends at Canon in your area by going to Canon.us/jjml and selecting the appropriate region and country for support options. We hope this helps!
Ok Thank you :)
With 7D Mark II and older Canon 100 -400 can you use a 1.4x extender and still be able to auto focus? I've heard conflicting information about this.
+Robert Black Hi there! With an EF 1.4x extender on the original EF !00-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens, autofocus is possible at the center point and the immediate 4 AF points around it. The center is cross-type sensitive, while the others are only either vertical line or horizontal line sensitive. We hope this answers your question!
great info..
can u pl tell which tripod is this
srishti vivek Hello! The tripod leg set is the Gitzo 35-32 LS tripod topped with the Mongoose 3.6 Gimbal Head Action Head. We hope this helps you out!
I would like to mount the 1.4 X or 2 X extender on my 5D Mark III & EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens. I would imagine a micro AF calibration would be necessary to achieve full image quality potential.
Hello Gerry,
Most users will not need to perform an AF Microadjustment when placing a new lens or extender on the camera. If you feel you need to make such an adjustment, you can find instructions on this on page 106-111 of the camera manual. Here is a link: Canon.us/e89b.
We hope this information helps.
I got my first extender today after watching this clip. I got the Canon 1.4 mk3 to use with my Canon EF400 prime for birding. Whilst it work just fine with my 7D2, it will not autofocus with my 6D unless I select liveview and then it's very slow to react. Am I screwing up someplace?
Hi Michael! On the EOS 6D, if you use an extender with a lens and the effective maximum aperture becomes smaller than f/5.6, autofocus won't be possible with the exception of [FlexiZoneAF (Single)] or [Live Mode]. On the EOS 7D, the AF sensor is a bit more sensitive and will still allow AF to be used up to f/8. We hope you find this explanation helpful!
Thanks for your timely response to my concerns. I've found that using the extender with my EF400 5.6 (no I.S.)/7D2 handheld makes acquiring sharp images almost impossible and using it with 6D in Live Mode, horribly slow to find focus. As it's not compatible with any other of my lenses, I plan to return it for a credit.
why have all the camo on your lens when nothing else is?
how do you deal with sensor dusts? do you actively clean them off or photoshop them off?
+CCDF566556 Hello! If you do see dust on the sensor before or during the photo shoot you can do a sensor clean yourself. Depending on the model the menu may be different but the steps are the same for locking up the mirror and gently blowing the dust particles off with a hand held air bulb. Give a call to our award winning US based technical support team and they can answer any questions you have! 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 am, Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Dear Arthur/Canon, I have the Canon: 100-400 IS II, 70-200 IS II f/2.8, and 300 IS II f/2.8 which I use the 1.4xIII on a 7DII and 6D body and in general I'm happy with them. My only problem is when I use the 7DII with the 100-400 IS II plus the 1.4x sometimes at f/8 the bokeh/out of focus areas has some artefacts/streaks. You can see the very same thing I'm talking about, at the photo with the two cranes when it zooms in at min 5:32. It is noticeable both in front and behind the cranes; it is though more pronounced behind them. To see what I'm talking about make the video 1080 at least and maximize on a 27inch display. The grass bokeh renders a bit strange, like lines, stars, chicken feet. I do not know how to better describe it. Is it because you have long and thin grass that is moved about by the wind? I've been trying to figure out why this happens in some shots and not in others and if it is a body, extender, lens issue, shutter speed, tripod/monopod. Of course now I see the same thing on a pro''s photo so clearly not just my ''fault'/user error or equipment failure. I've been shooting Canon for 20 years so generally speaking I know what I'm doing :-)) But I cannot still figure out why sometimes I get these weird bokeh patterns (and I've only noticed them on green out of focus areas) and how to avoid them. They only occur when the 1.4x III is used with my 7DII and the 100-400 II at f/8. Not in 6D not in any of the other lenses and combos. Maybe its a fluke like certain environmental conditions that simply did not re-occur when I use some other combo. Only now I noticed them in Arthur's photo and can only speculate it is whenever maybe tall slim green things (like grass or alpha-alpha) that move around (e.g. due to wind). Any advice/explanation welcome.
Hello Dimitris!
It sounds like you are experiencing a unique condition in your images. It is most helpful to address this through our EOS email support agents. This would allow you to send an original sample image, from your lens and camera, that illustrates the issue. You can contact our EOS team through the EMAIL SUPPORT button at the following link: Canon.us/jpk3q
We hope that this is helpful.
CanonUSA tnx for the advice, will do as advised. I thought it was unique too / intermittent until I saw Arthur’s photos. So clearly it happens to others; even to pros :-) tnx once again - best.
Spectacular video!
Wow! Definitely knew what he was talking about keep it up.
Yes you can connect them together with lots of space.
You are amazing teacher !
Great video. I'll go for that 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM once I'm no longer a beginner photographer.
Thank you for the video. I've been a photographer for nearly fifty years, I wish I could afford the 600mm lens alone.
Sould I get the canon 600mm f4 is mark1 ore sigma 500mm f4 sport
does the 1.4 extender with the 600 prime lens and canon 7D Mark II autofocus
Hello Catherine:
When you add the Extender 1.4EX to the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens, the effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.6. You will be able to auto focus with all 65 AF points, using this combination of extender and lens. Please refer to page 101 of your camera manual under Group B. Here is a shortcut to the manual - Canon.us/mpyh7.
We hope you find this useful.
This Man is amazing
Can you explain what you mean at 2:10 when you say with the Canon system the loss of light does not matter as it will come out in the wash?
+Monte Comeau
It means that system knows that the light is lost and thus, your exposure readings and ECs (exposure compensations) will be correct without your having to do anything... a
Hi Arthur, I have a problem in obtaining sharp images using 7D MII with Canon EF 100-400/4.5-5.6 V1 and the extender Canon 1.4X II. I made lot of tests even using a tripod and the result is the same - no sharp images at 400 mm. Without extender my images are really sharp. Do you think as well that I have to change to the new extender v. III? Thanks
Hi Genu! The Extender EF 1.4x III certainly does not disappoint, but it does not necessarily mean there's anything wrong with your version II extender. Our team of experts is happy to go over everything with you to help determine what is causing the lack of sharpness and recommend a solution. You can reach out to them at 1-800-OK-CANON (800-652-2666) weekdays between 8 AM and midnight, or on Saturdays between 10 AM and 8 PM ET. We hope this helps!
Thanks a lot for your quick reply, unfortunately I live in Romania, far away from you. :) Thank you for your videos, they are very good and helpfull.
You're welcome! Canon's support isn't limited to just here in the US. We have support operations all over the globe. For support nearest to you, go to global.canon/en/support and select the appropriate region and country.
Thanks again for your good advices, I'll contact our Canon representative. Best regards!
What are those pads around the upper part of the tripod legs?
Hi! If you look closely, you'll see that the pads have the same camouflage pattern as the lens. All of this is just to make your gear less noticeable to your subjects. Hope this helps!
is their much difference in IQ between this lens and the ef300 2.8 with 2x TC thanks John k
Hi John. Both the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM and the combination of the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM and the Extender EF 2x III yield absolutely stunning image quality. The advantage lies more with the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM lens for being 600mm without the need for an extender, as well as having a wider maximum aperture of f/4 instead of f/5.6. We hope this helps.
thank you
my canon t4i can autofocus at f/5.6 maximum aperture. its mean if I buy 400mm f/5.6 lens I can't use tele extenders? what will happening if I use extenders?
Hi, dandantoronto!
You can use tele-extenders with the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens and increase its focal length substantially. What you'll need to keep in mind is that autofocus won't be possible as the extender would tighten the lens' minimum aperture to f/8 or more, and that's beyond the camera's ability to autofocus properly. The simplest way to compensate for this is to focus the lens manually.
We hope this helps!
what is the brand name of the ND filter he is talking about? any link to the product??
singh ray :)
I loved him in the Predator, that mini gun was gnarly.
Sir you are so nice teacher 🙏👍
I love how you camo up your white lens with a cream colour and then wear a bright red jacket.
simple and great, thank you very much
How does he do all this with manual focus ?
Meh - one of these days I'll get one of those monster prime lenses. For now my longest lens is a 100-400mm Mark II lens, and I did a bunch of testing with three kinds of teleconverters, including the newest Mark III teleconverters from Canon, and I found that on my Canon 5DS, I could get just as sharp by upsizing a crop as by using a teleconverter. And the advantage is that I can track better because the frame is bigger so I don't lose the subject, and I don't lose light (other than by cropping).
Why do birders used cropped sensors i.e. 7D mkII on 10k lens?
Hello:
The smaller APS-C size sensor on the 7D Mark II creates a crop factor effect. This makes the image captured with this camera appear closer than if the same lens was used to take the same picture with a full frame sensor camera. It effectively gives you more range. The article at the link below explains this in more detail. Canon.us/drpw2
We hope this answers your question.
Thank you!
all the camo on the lens and tripod is great, but then a dayglow coat haha
Camo on the lens is to add protection as well , and on tripod for padding on your shoulder while carrying in field and thermal barrier for your hands in colder weather ...Duh!
I was told by CPS that the converter Must be attached to the lens, not the body
redauwg911 That's how I use mine. Camera off body, attach TC to lens, camera then onto TC, and reverse this procedure to remove the TC.
70-200 f/2.8 IS II USM is a incredibly versatile lens both for beginning photographers ... eh ok, I guess it's also a good idea to start off a little bit less expensive to see if you're into bird photography ;) (with the 2x extender).
I’d love to know what Gimbal Head he’s using.
Not sure what he's using now but he was using Mongoose due to weight.
2x ii review begins at 3:15
you have 1dx man, why 7d mark2
7 d mii when it came out....we paid thousands of dollars for 1dx. And the 7d mii focus , burst rate , and interface were all as good as 1dx without extra cost. I for one was ticked off the 7d mii was inexpensive and high quality shots were obtainable. Plus crop factor figured in...I now own two 7d mii bodies.
4:29 I feel you pops 😞
Love it, but Art, if I was your student and I forget to balance my rig after I insert my TC, I’d say, “I shoulda had a V8”
I am having a wonderful evening watching your videos, I am learning so much I'm greatly inspired you are a wonderful teacher thank you so much
When I read this back I come across as someone creepy, I can show you I don't mean to be after all I am A rough teach cyclist ,Learning to be a good photographer ,I just like to give credit where credit is due, David Newby
Hi, can I use a canon Teleconverter on a tamron lens for canon 70-200 or should it be a tamron Teleconverter only?
+Anandavadivelan V Hello! Canon's teleconverters are designed specifically for use on compatible Canon lenses. For help with non-Canon products, we recommend that you contact the manufacturer. We hope this helps!
CanonUSA Great video. I have been researching TC and unless I'm missing something, they only seem to be available for L lenses. I am a beginner and am saving for an L lens but right now all I have is the 70-300 ef lens, Are there Tc's available for this?
Hi there! Our current line of extenders (tele-converters) will only work with specific L-series telephoto primes and zooms. We hope this answers your question!
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artie
Why can't you mount the converters together and have to use a spacer?
I mount my 1.4x and 2x converters together and they work just fine!!
Gary Shilton anything over f8 and you lose AF
@@jeremypacacha1705 That's not the reason but is a valid point. The reason is because of the protruding glass out the end of the teleconverter hitting the other teleconverter, the extension tube just moves them apart a bit
How to do bird photography with 20 grand in equipment.
wow, a bird photographer in red wind breaker? hahaha
I'll stick with my hubble...
Red dot to red dot.... wow , whod have thought?
you can' t mount the 1.4x on the 2x, but you can mount the 2x on the 1.4x ! dont need that 12mm ring ! ;)
You can't stack mkiii's in any order.
Arthur bikemad i know , only the 2xII with the 1.4III but well you can do it but quality not that great
telemaq76 t
Canon won’t did something can stack the new mark 3s
I want to be that guy
Is this guy related to Christopher Walken???
Don't like to use original camera strapping because it let see the brand, the model that you are using. The stupidity is to have a big white lens who show to the whole world the Canonist that you are. It's true that most people will covered it whit camo tricks. Photography is full of stupidity sometime as photographers are wearing red clothing but want to hide the big white Canon lens ! VIVA NIKON !
Talking about stupid photographers you should know. Canon lenses are white to reflect the sun and heat from it. Black absorbs ...white reflects. Wow only from a nikonian.