any stacking rules?

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If I want to try a 1.4 and x2 should they go on in any order for best results?
 
I think they'll only fit one way? At least mine do!

Chris




Edit: That's sigma converters on a 120-300, they'll only fit.....

lens> x2 > x1.4 > body

....I think. I'll have a check of that though :thumbs:
 
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If I want to try a 1.4 and x2 should they go on in any order for best results?

2x nearest the lens, at least thats how i use it (following a lot of reading)with my 300 f2.8. you can put them in any order if you use a short extension tube (between them). I find with stacked converters you are best with manual focus as it seems to hunt a lot - also need to experiment with exposure as on auto the camera will get it wrong (1dmk3 in my case)
 
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cheers going to ahve a go tommorow :)

1dmk4 + x2 + 1.4 + 400mm f2.8
 
Best way to see what works best is to try all the possible combinations to see which gives you results YOU're happiest with. That's assuming that there are no physical reasons why either telecon won't fit on the lens (I know some Nikon lenses can't be used with Nikon telecons - the rear element of the lens meets the glass in the converter).
 
Yes, should be easy to do a quick test - I'd have thought that best order would be - lens/1.4x/2x/body - if they physically mate ok in that order

Geoff
 
turns out theers only one way you an stack a canon set of TCs 1.4 then x2
 
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