Sigma 1.4x converter. Any users?? Opinions??

Post by **PeteHemsley** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:00 pm

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

beefsteak · Post by **beefsteak** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:54 pm

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 ?

Post by **coldfinger** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:01 pm

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.

smacken · Post by **smacken** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:47 pm

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

Post by **Richard B** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:17 pm

Go for the Sigma 1.4 DG, the DG works better with the Sigma DG lens.

Post by **PeteHemsley** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:12 pm

Richard B wrote:Go for the Sigma 1.4 DG, the DG works better with the Sigma DG lens.

thats what i was thinking! it worked fine with the canon versions, but just think it could work better with the same branded gear.

there's some on fleabay for around £180 so about the same price as the mkll canon 1.4x

cheers lads

Post by **Ben Montgomery** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:18 pm

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!).

dustybug · Post by **dustybug** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:47 pm

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

Post by **The Meat** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:32 pm

Use a Sigma 1.4x with the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and it is great, still sharp and fast

Post by **Martinc** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:00 am

Selling mine in EOS mount. 60 UKP. inc sp delivery. Just bought a canon mk3.

beefsteak · Post by **beefsteak** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:58 am

Martinc wrote:Selling mine in EOS mount. 60 UKP. inc sp delivery. Just bought a canon mk3.

PM sent

Post by **Ben Montgomery** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:57 am

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;

The 120-300 is F/2.8 through the range and will definitely autofocus with the Sigma 1.4 and 2.0.

Post by **Martinc** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:49 pm

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

Post by **PeteHemsley** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:51 pm

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

oh fudge!

Post by **Richard B** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:19 pm

You want the new DG version to match your DG lens.
The Canon mk3 is very good but at a price.

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