topic Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations in EF & RF Lenses

EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

michael9 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:57:06 GMT

New to photography. I have a rebel t6 eos. I’ve recently moved to some acreage and have hawks that I want to photograph. The 300mm lens works good but images are still not what I want. Thinking of getting an extender or a bigger lens. Not sure what would be best. What extender fits my camera? Or what would be a good upgrade lens. Thanks in advance for any help

Re: EOS REBEL T6

rs-eos — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:22:47 GMT

See the following thread: https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EF-RF-Lenses/extenders-for-ef-75-300mm/m-p/11977

Re: EOS REBEL T6

kvbarkley — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:23:10 GMT

While you can get a 1.4x extender that will make your 300mm into a 420mm lens, but the best option is one of the 150-600 mm lenses. I have the tampon, but the sigma is good, too.

Re: EOS REBEL T6

michael9 — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:26:07 GMT

Thank you for your response. I will look at those two. And they will fit on my camera?

Re: EOS REBEL T6

michael9 — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:33:55 GMT

this one?

Re: EOS REBEL T6

kvbarkley — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:53:40 GMT

It will work fine, just make sure to get the Canon EF mount.

Not the best shot, but here is one from my Tamron:

Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

ebiggs1 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:08:14 GMT

"... the best option is one of the 150-600 mm lenses. I have the ~~tampon~~ Tamron, but the sigma is good, too."

This is the correct answer. The Tamron G2 is the better lens but it is a tad bit more expensive than the Sigma C lens.

Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

kvbarkley — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:46:52 GMT

darn autocorrect!

Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

Tintype_18 — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:44:58 GMT

I have the Sigma 150-600mm. Does a fine job. I'm happy with it and my wife is happy with it...just to keep me quiet about buying it.😇

Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

ebiggs1 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:29:41 GMT

"darn autocorrect!"

I hear ya. 😁 Its great when it works but ................

Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

Stephen — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:32:59 GMT

i literally laughed out loud! 😂😂😂

Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

ebiggs1 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:44:58 GMT

"I have the Sigma 150-600mm. Does a fine job."

The Sigma seems to be the more popular but I suspect that is because it is the cheaper one of the two. I, personally, have tested both as a matter of fact I have owned and/or tested every version of the so-called super zooms. Starting way back with the Sigma 150-500mm which I still own (get a good copy and you have a good one).

The difference in IQ is small with all of them pretty close to each other. The current Tamron G2 is better but mostly because it is the better built model and not its slight better IQ. Some weather sealing (Sigma C has none) and just a tiny bit better IQ put it on top in my book. Keep in mind that is the Tamron G2 not the original Tamron which between those two, I would choose Sigma C.

My personal choice is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens which happens to be on sale right now. $300 bucks off, it is a fantastic lens.

Re: EOS Rebel T6 Extender and Lens Recommendations

ebiggs1 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:58:15 GMT

Addendum

I still think in DSLR lens land, the biggest mistake that I think Canon made was not making a 150-600mm super zoom in the affordable price range for amateurs. I cannot even count how many amateurs I run in to that have passed the Rebel kit lens stage that go out and buy the Sigma C.