01-17-2016 11:13 PM
Will Canon's 1.4 teleconverter be compatible with an EFS 55/250 zoom lens on my 60D?
01-17-2016 11:21 PM
01-17-2016 11:52 PM
Thanks - that saves me $350!
01-19-2016 06:41 AM - edited 01-19-2016 06:42 AM
...where did you find it for $350?
01-19-2016 09:34 AM
Used with a E+ rating at Adorama.com
01-19-2016 01:09 PM
...guess I don't know what an E+ rating is - for me Adorama shows $429...
01-19-2016 06:38 PM
The $349 price was under "used lenses". E+ rating in "Adoramaese" means better than average for a used item. There was a used Canon 2.0 teleconverter listed also but I've been warned off of them.
In any event, my EFS 55-250 lens won't accept any teleconverters so I have no inexpensive way to reach the 400MM I'm looking for.
01-20-2016 10:43 AM
"... I have no inexpensive way to reach the 400MM I'm looking for."
Well that isn't exactly true!
There is a 400mm, 500mm and 600mm fully manual lens made that is sold under several brand names. They all sell for less than $150 bucks. Much less on the used market. I have seen them used for $35. Are they great lenses? Well I suppose you know that answer but they are serviceable. I had, probably still do have, most of them from back in the film days. I don't think they have changed a bit since then.
Big question do they work? Yes, they work. They do make a usable picture if you don't get too critical about it. They are fully manual. They are pre-set but you focus with it wide open. They are all T-mount and it usually comes with the lens so mounting to your camera is no problem. If you should go used make sure it is the right T-mount.
01-20-2016 12:00 PM
Good info - I'll add this to my research on Kenko teleconverters. I would really like to get up to 400mm on my 60D w/o it costing an arm and a leg.
01-20-2016 08:48 PM
Thanks - I should have said "There is no inexpensive way to reach the quality 400mm lens I wanting. But isn't that the case with just about everything!?
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