D5 + 500PF + 1.4TC

[Randy]

I always wondered about a TC on a 5.6 lens

Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)

Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)

Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)

Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)

Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)

 

[Allan]

I always thought they worked well in good light.

 

[Charlie D.]

The male house finch, pretty awesome. The rich color reminds me of the candy my grandma used to keep in a bowl on her coffee table.

 

[Randy]

I always thought they worked well in good light.

better than I expected but I doubt I'd use it again, too many better choices

 

[Butlerkid]

With my 500 PF, I've found using the 1.4 tele sorta hit or miss. Some turn out OK....others a tad soft or lack the "pop" of the naked lens. The cardinal here came out very nicely. It really depends on how the images will be used. On a cell phone....they will look great. On a large computer screen they will still be OK.

 

[Boblou]

Always perfect shots Randy even with tc.

 

[Randy]

The male house finch, pretty awesome. The rich color reminds me of the candy my grandma used to keep in a bowl on her coffee table.

thanks Charlie

Always perfect shots Randy even with tc.

thanks Bob

 

[Randy]

With my 500 PF, I've found using the 1.4 tele sorta hit or miss. Some turn out OK....others a tad soft or lack the "pop" of the naked lens. The cardinal here came out very nicely. It really depends on how the images will be used. On a cell phone....they will look great. On a large computer screen they will still be OK.

thanks

 

[Randy]

i'm PPing these now. This one was a surprise

Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)

Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)

 

[Butlerkid]

One more thought.....I was testing it on both perched and BIF's. AF lock on really suffered using the tele for BIF's. If you know your subjects are going to be relatively still, the tele is a good option if you need more reach. Certainly better than the 80-400 AF-S which doesn't take a tele well at all!! LOL!

 

[Randy]

One more thought.....I was testing it on both perched and BIF's. AF lock on really suffered using the tele for BIF's. If you know your subjects are going to be relatively still, the tele is a good option if you need more reach. Certainly better than the 80-400 AF-S which doesn't take a tele well at all!! LOL!

I think the 80-400 is better than the 500pf + tc
Take off the tc and the 500pf wins easy

 

[Butlerkid]

I think the 80-400 is better than the 500pf + tc
Take off the tc and the 500pf wins easy

I agree. My 80-400 AF-S has given me some great photos! But the reach isn't great. The 500mm PF really shines for a handheld, naked walk around lens!

 

[Mitchell]

i'm PPing these now. This one was a surpriseView attachment 1677219View attachment 1677220

These are much better than the others. Impressive!

 

[Randy]

These are much better than the others. Impressive!

Thanks mitc
These were on my direct sun perch