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Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
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Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Afternoon all.
What with having the sigma 120-300 OS ready for the show season, I'm just wondering if any of you lot have any experience with the sigma 1.4x converter? I have used the MkII and mkIII canon versions, but I'm just wondering if anyone has used one and would like to share their opinions.
I look forward to your replies, if any!!
Cheers
Pete
What with having the sigma 120-300 OS ready for the show season, I'm just wondering if any of you lot have any experience with the sigma 1.4x converter? I have used the MkII and mkIII canon versions, but I'm just wondering if anyone has used one and would like to share their opinions.
I look forward to your replies, if any!!
Cheers
Pete
Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
What's the best price you've seen for one Pete ?? I only ask as I tried to price one up recently and I couldn't find one cheaper than a genuine Canon one. Or was it just my eyes ?
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Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
I've got the Nikon fit 1.4 and 2.0 The 1.4 is very good indeed, no noticable speed difference in focus and still pretty sharp on my 300 f2.8 Sigma. The 2x can take a while to focus and is noticably less sharp - as one would expect really.
Hope this helps
Ed.
Hope this helps
Ed.
Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Got the 1.4x on the end of my 120-300 2.8 Sigma non o/s and get some cracking sharp shots, so a thumbs up from me 

Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Go for the Sigma 1.4 DG, the DG works better with the Sigma DG lens.
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Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
thats what i was thinking! it worked fine with the canon versions, but just think it could work better with the same branded gear.Richard B wrote:Go for the Sigma 1.4 DG, the DG works better with the Sigma DG lens.
there's some on fleabay for around £180 so about the same price as the mkll canon 1.4x
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Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Reading over on POTN, lots of people think the Sigma 1.4 will just edge the Canon 1.4 II when you couple the Sigma converter with a Sigma lens. The concensus seems to be that the 1.4 III is better than the Sigma, but not enough to justify the extra cost (I only bought it out of impulse!).
Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Sigma converter with a sigma lens definatly i tried using a jessops x2 with a sigma 70-200 f2.8 and it hunts like crazy waste of money really
Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Use a Sigma 1.4x with the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and it is great, still sharp and fast
Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Selling mine in EOS mount. 60 UKP. inc sp delivery. Just bought a canon mk3.
Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
Martinc wrote:Selling mine in EOS mount. 60 UKP. inc sp delivery. Just bought a canon mk3.
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Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
The 120-300 is F/2.8 through the range and will definitely autofocus with the Sigma 1.4 and 2.0.Hawks922 wrote:I read that the Sigma converter is MF (Manual Focus) on most lenses, so if you are looking to buy this check out the compatibility list if you want it and expect AF (Auto focus).
Here is the list I mentioned
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/fl ... match.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
by Martinc » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:00 am
Selling mine in EOS mount. 60 UKP. inc sp delivery. Just bought a canon mk3.
Now sold
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oh fudge!Martinc wrote:Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
by Martinc » Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:00 am
Selling mine in EOS mount. 60 UKP. inc sp delivery. Just bought a canon mk3.
Now sold
Re: Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??
You want the new DG version to match your DG lens.
The Canon mk3 is very good but at a price.
The Canon mk3 is very good but at a price.
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