2x tele on Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Macro

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Just got the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Macro from Gary Coyle:wave:(my first purchase on TP):thumbs:

How does it perform with the 2x tele conv :help:

I already have the nikon 70-300mm VR so not to bothered about the 1.4x

I have a D60 and my main interests are motorsports(bikes) but I am trying new subjects as I learn.
 
I have the 70-200 2.8 vr with the 1.4 converter. I went this way so that I wouldn’t lose too much on the photo quality and speed. The 1.7 would lose me too much on speed. And the 2x would give me poor images and make the shutter speed to slow. I hope this helps Mark
 
I find that it's got to be really sunny to get a reliable AF with my 2x & Sigma 70-200. Most of the time I give up & use MF
 
The Nikon 70-300mm doesn't take a converter, at least not a Nikon one. The rear optics protrude too much for the converter to fit, I have tried it with a Nikon 2x converter.

I also have the Sigma 70-200mm lens and like you thought about doing the same for animal shots, but I do also have the Sigma 170-500mm lens, now I believe has been upgraded to 150-500mm with stablisation , if my memory serves me correctly.
This would give you greater reach but it is an F5-f6.3 so a bit slower.

It really all comes down to distance against the lens speed. You don't say how close to the action you actually get or what conditions you are shooting under,ie light, or if you want to pan ( follow the bike) for the shot making the background blurred.

I would generally advise against a converter especially with D60 ( being a fairly small light camera) and using the Sigma 70-200, it is a heavy lens anyway, already the weight ratio between camera and lens makes the balance not the ideal, with a converter added, using it hand held would almost be a difficult combination even with lens stablisation.

Marko is quite correct in what he says but remember he has the Nikon D300 ( a much heavier camera) together with a grip so the balance would be better .

I would suggest you see how you get on with your new purchase first before thinking about converters.

Realspeed
 
realspeed said:
The Nikon 70-300mm doesn't take a converter, at least not a Nikon one. The rear optics protrude too much for the converter to fit, I have tried it with a Nikon 2x converter.
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Should have said didn't want 1.4x plus sigma as it gives me similar length to 70-300.

Would add 2x for length not so much for speed, and would probably not use for bikes unless trying to get pit lane/starting grid shots. But would like to try wildlife at some point.

Am also lookin at third party battery grip for D60 to help balance with sigma, then a possible D300 upgrade next year.:clap:

Thank for replies guys:thumbs:
 
Some great examples:clap:

I like the wave created by the swan in the first shot.:thumbs:

Hoping to try the sigma at cadwell park soon.
 
I have the same setup and although its a bit slower than without the TC, it works very well.

This was shot when the light was fading.
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This was shot at 400mm on monday.
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foggy4ever said:
Some great examples:clap:

I like the wave created by the swan in the first shot.:thumbs:

Hoping to try the sigma at cadwell park soon.
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Thanks, going to go down to Croft early next month and give it a go aswell, see how it performs with fast moving objects, i will post up some results
 
foggy4ever said:
n TP):thumbs:

How does it perform with the 2x tele conv :help:
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I used to use this combo a lot for candid street shooting when I lived in Japan.

I got quite good results.



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Admittedly this was on a Nikon D70s which is a razor sharp body, and also not right out to 400mm but I always got decent results.

If your Sigma is sharp at 200mm f/2.8 (and it should be) a TC will work well. If your lens is soft wide open, the TC will amplify that softness and it won't be a good combo.
 
puddleduck said:
I used to use this combo a lot for candid street shooting when I lived in Japan.

I got quite good results

Admittedly this was on a Nikon D70s which is a razor sharp body, and also not right out to 400mm but I always got decent results.

If your Sigma is sharp at 200mm f/2.8 (and it should be) a TC will work well. If your lens is soft wide open, the TC will amplify that softness and it won't be a good combo.
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Japan! I struggle to get out of yorkshire:lol:

Your examples have definately place the 2x at the top of my wish list:woot:

This lens has been through a few hands on TP and found a comment by Dangermouse that this is a good copy.:thumbs:
 
foggy4ever said:
Japan! I struggle to get out of yorkshire:lol:

Your examples have definately place the 2x at the top of my wish list:woot:

This lens has been through a few hands on TP and found a comment by Dangermouse that this is a good copy.:thumbs:
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if its the one Dangermouse had its my old one, was a fantastic copy
 
whitey said:
if its the one Dangermouse had its my old one, was a fantastic copy
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Cheers, good to know. Only got it saturday and had a little play.


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Did you get chance to post the 50mm e series yesterday?
 
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