Using Teleconverters with Telephoto Lenses with Arthur Morris
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- čas přidán 25. 09. 2016
- The word on the street is that you simply cannot make sharp images with teleconverters (TCs) especially with the 2X. Nothing could be further from the truth. With some practice and good sharpness techniques you can learn to use TCs effectively to photograph small, distant, or shy subjects.
Teleconverters or multipliers come in a variety of strengths, most usually 1.4X and 2X. Nikon also offers a 1.7X TCE. Each will multiply your effective focal length by the factor in its name. A 1.4X TC will make your 400mm lens into a 560mm lens. A doubler, aka a 2X TC, will enable your 600mm lens to give you 1200mm of reach.
In this program, Arthur Morris, internationally noted bird photographer and educator, will share the tips and secrets that he has developed and used for more than three decades so that you too can use TCs to improve your photography. This program will be well-illustrated with Artie’s spectacular images of birds, wildlife, flowers, and even a few unexpected subjects.
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Absolutely enjoy Arthur Morris's work and love listing to his stories and tips. Thanks again B and H !!
I had a smallish problem with my Induro tripod and they sent me a 'Brand New' one free of charge! These folks are amazing, and have made sure that I tell all my photography friends about this great service. Great tripod and excellent service!
Thank you! Glad to hear this.
I don't know if you still see these comments, but thank you so much for your videos and for the knowledge that you are sharing with other photographers like myself. The extra information we gain will improve our photos for sure.
Thank you for this feedback! Glad to hear you are finding our videos useful.
Arthur is a champion in my books. Communicated with him years ago and he is a genuine nice guy.
When I began to read the title for this video, I thought, "Using Teleconverters with Telephoto . . . "? Gotta be boring. Then I read on and saw "Arthur Morris." Legendary. Beautiful photographs, artfully (intended) described. I learned something useful about every five minutes or so. I hadn't thought about how important it is to calibrate camera, lens, and TC. A big takeaway. Thanks, Artie. I'll view this one again. And again.
great photos.impressive that he remembered what lens and converter he used for all those pictures
I think it's all well and good for wildlife providing there is enough sunlight because the teleconverters result in narrower f-stops. Does the 1.4 affect the auto focus or OIS adversely? I shoot mostly handheld and I'm considering the Tamron 100-400mm f4.5-6.3, which isn't too heavy a lens for the length.
I would love to watch one of these be it with Arthur Morris or some other bird/wildlife photographer out in the field demonstrating.
Great video, with your advice on how to handhold some of these monster lenses, how to use the tripod, and of course the teleconverter advice. A treat to watch, especially the images you presented. Thanks for sharing your vast experience and your secrets with us.
I'm very excited to hear that the new version of the Tamron 150-600mm is coming out soon along with two teleconverters, a 1.2x and a 2.0. $15,000 for a Nikon 600mm f4 is just not in this years budget.
8:15 to 8:20 is the best part... putting teleconverter is smooth as silk!!!!
Arthur is the best!
thx man
I love how many people love Arthur
great lesson！
I use 2 Canon bodies 7D & 7D MK II, Just bought the new Tamron 150-600 G2 should I buy the new G2 2X teleconverter, I have heard so many negative & Positive reviews don't know what to believe. Hate to buy it for $ 400 + dollars and it does not work well. Any info on this would help. Thanks for your response.
A 2X teleconverter is not going to AF on the Tamron 150-600 at any focal length with any camera.
What is the name for the rig holding the camera on the tripod? Do you have a link for this? Thanks a lot B and H great video!
This lens is mounted to the tripod using a gimbal head. You can find them here on our website: bhpho.to/2FO1o4i
I enjoyed that. Yes those 200-400 are just too expensive compared to the Mkii version of the 100-400mm.
I am using lumix g 85 with leica 100-400 telephoto. can i use 2 x tele converter with it to enhance the zoom power [for wildlife photos]
Unfortunately, the Panasonic DMW-TC20 is not compatible with the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm lens, mainly because of the smaller maximum aperture of that particular lens.
My Sigma 2X converter with my Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Contemporary officially is only manual focus. However it offers autofocus with slow speed and not very good accuracy.
you may get AF with a 1.4x and your camera
R C 1.4X isn't enough for me. In the past I was using a Kenko 3X teleconverter with manual focus and I was very pleased.
If you lose 2 stops of light doesn't your f4 lens become an f8 lens? He said f11
I heard that and think he’s wrong.
What model tripod and the mount?
While Arthur does not mention the exact model, he does state that he is using Induro tripod legs. When it comes to choosing a tripod, your height and gear(the heaviest/longest lens you will be using) would be important for picking out the best set of tripod legs for you. As for the head, he mentions he is using the Mongoose M-3.6, which B&H does not carry. However, we do carry Gimbal Heads from many other manufacturers. If you would like some recommendations, you might send us an email. *Christina* AskCZcams@bhphoto.com
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thanks!!
B and H Done deal. I.e.
Jesse Ventura is a photographer?
The 100-400L2 is waaaay sharper than the 70-200 2.8 L 2 + 2× TC 3.
We have tested this. This was the reason for me to buy the 100-400L2
Nor Dic yeah, some of his shots look noticeably lacking contrast. Not stellar. I’ve owned the 400mm f 5.6 which works awesome also. Your version zoom is on par with it in terms of sharpness. The extenders do work good depending on the lens setup
I see my future
😁
I think the old guy with the white hair is sitting in the same seat, wearing the same whit shirt in every show I’ve Seen of yours
good luck trying to hit something that is moving fast with 2x
Interesting presentation at an authorized dealer
- Gitzo is expensive / support is awful
- Bags at BH are expensive / here is my cheap fanny pack
- '2x Nikon TC is awful, I have friends who use Nikons'
- Minolta...
Listening to Arthur is similar to being stopped by a fellow bird photographer out in the field. Just being barraged with gear talk.
Whaaat??? A poor Chinese counterfeit better than a Gitzo??? I can't but into that.
Lovely images, by the way.
Gitzo is massively over priced rip off compared to a Sachtler video tripod and video head combo, and, there is much more componentry in the Sachtler head.
how well do you think this is going to beat a Olympus ??? Portable plus IBIS. " Ig thelifetimecoach the one who never compare never learn " davinci
Minolta?!?! Lol
I guess Sony was the right word but it's basically the same :)
Gitzo gets bashed.
This is actually only a twenty minute video. If you minus all the, "How to hold your 600 mm lens on the tripod", or, "Does anyone remember that old classic movie"? and talk only specifically about the use of teleconverters on telephoto lenses. One comment said, "He's the best" Let's be clear, he's ONE of the best. Another comment said, "Love his stories and tips" Yes to the tips, no to the mundane, just shoot me in the temple stories. No reason this video should take nearly an hour and a half. to talk best ways to use a Teleconverter on a telephoto lens. Not hatin', just sayin....don't confuse the two.