Iainho70 Posted June 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted June 28, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone know if these will allow continuous AF? The older MC teleconverter doesn't in current guise. Cannot find anything from the Sigma site https://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/sigma-tc1411-tc2011-061820/ or via Google. TIA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 Hi Iainho70, Take a look here SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-1411 / TC-2011. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
NickT Posted July 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 17, 2020 I have used the 1.4 on the Sigma 100-400mm at it works fine with all features - AF-S, AF-C and image stabilisation all working fine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted July 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted July 17, 2020 Yep, I can confirm the above too, tested on Leica CL and SL2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anickpick Posted July 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 17, 2020 Holy moly - this combo might very well replace my 90-280! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 19, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 19, 2020 It will certainly transfer weight from your camera bag to your wallet.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anickpick Posted July 19, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) vor 8 Stunden schrieb jaapv: It will certainly transfer weight from your camera bag to your wallet.... True. The Sigma 100-400 and 1.4 TC are ordered. Delivery will take two weeks. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to more sample photos from you guys! Edited July 19, 2020 by anickpick 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainD Posted July 21, 2020 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does this TC work with the Leica 90-280mm? Alain Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tritentrue Posted July 22, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 22, 2020 17 hours ago, alainD said: Does this TC work with the Leica 90-280mm? Alain Printed on the teleconverter is "DESIGNATED SIGMA LENSES ONLY." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iainho70 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted July 22, 2020 Thanks for the answers, guys. Much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joakim Posted August 8, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 8:23 AM, tritentrue said: Printed on the teleconverter is "DESIGNATED SIGMA LENSES ONLY." That is exactly what it says on the MC-21 as well and it seems to work fine with at least some Canon lenses... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tritentrue Posted August 9, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 9, 2020 Now that you mention it, I see that the MC-11 also has this printed on it and it works well with Canon lenses . . . And I've just tried the TC-1411 with the Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 and it works well, so maybe there's hope . . . 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolou Pigini Posted October 22, 2020 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) Does focus stacking work normally with the TC 2011 (Panasonic cameras)? I'm considering to buy it along with the new 105 f/2.8 DG DN macro. Thank you Edited October 22, 2020 by PaoloPgC Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianHalliday Posted March 9, 2021 Share #13 Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) I'm coming at this from the opposite direction as Paolou Pigini -- I possess the 105 2.8 macro, and am now intrigued at the possibility of this 2x converter; it would save me the cost and weight of a dedicated long lens. I'm posting here partly because I want to keep track of this conversation, and see what experience people have. On the one hand, reducing my 2.8 to 5.6 is not optimal; on the other, my new SL2-S is very capable at higher ISOs, and in any case I typically use tele lenses in daylight. I have just discovered that the converter is available at Lensrentals, so it is now on its way to me -- arrives Thursday 11th. I'll come back and post my impressions and some photographs when I've had a chance to test it. Edited March 9, 2021 by JulianHalliday 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dritz Posted March 9, 2021 Share #14 Posted March 9, 2021 On 8/8/2020 at 5:51 PM, tritentrue said: Now that you mention it, I see that the MC-11 also has this printed on it and it works well with Canon lenses . . . And I've just tried the TC-1411 with the Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 and it works well, so maybe there's hope . . . This is getting interesting. Any experience with the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 O.I.S and the DMW-STC14 Lumix S 1.4x Teleconverter on an SL2-Whatever? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted March 9, 2021 Share #15 Posted March 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, dritz said: This is getting interesting. Any experience with the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 O.I.S and the DMW-STC14 Lumix S 1.4x Teleconverter on an SL2-Whatever? Plenty of examples this thread if you read through to the end.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolou Pigini Posted March 11, 2021 Share #16 Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/9/2021 at 7:55 PM, JulianHalliday said: I'm coming at this from the opposite direction as Paolou Pigini -- I possess the 105 2.8 macro, and am now intrigued at the possibility of this 2x converter; it would save me the cost and weight of a dedicated long lens. I'm posting here partly because I want to keep track of this conversation, and see what experience people have. On the one hand, reducing my 2.8 to 5.6 is not optimal; on the other, my new SL2-S is very capable at higher ISOs, and in any case I typically use tele lenses in daylight. I have just discovered that the converter is available at Lensrentals, so it is now on its way to me -- arrives Thursday 11th. I'll come back and post my impressions and some photographs when I've had a chance to test it. I've been using this combo for a few months now. What would you use it for? If I can help... Paolo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianHalliday Posted March 11, 2021 Share #17 Posted March 11, 2021 Paolou, I've just received my rental teleconverter. I've taken a few shots and am going to organize them and post them here. My use for this combo -- or a 200mm lens generally -- will be for wildlife and occasional sports. My immediate impression of the photos I've taken is that the results are very soft compared to the unaugmented 105 lens. I know that focus was correct, and the shutter speeds appropriate -- it just seems much less crisp than I'd hoped. I will continue to experiment when I have a chance. But has your experience been good, in general? It's a good length and, as noted in this thread, the weight and cost saving would be considerable compared to a dedicated long lens. But if the image quality is as compromised as my initial tests indicate, then the compromise won't be worth it to me. I'm withholding judgment pending further shooting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted March 12, 2021 Share #18 Posted March 12, 2021 11 hours ago, JulianHalliday said: Paolou, I've just received my rental teleconverter. I've taken a few shots and am going to organize them and post them here. My use for this combo -- or a 200mm lens generally -- will be for wildlife and occasional sports. My immediate impression of the photos I've taken is that the results are very soft compared to the unaugmented 105 lens. I know that focus was correct, and the shutter speeds appropriate -- it just seems much less crisp than I'd hoped. I will continue to experiment when I have a chance. But has your experience been good, in general? It's a good length and, as noted in this thread, the weight and cost saving would be considerable compared to a dedicated long lens. But if the image quality is as compromised as my initial tests indicate, then the compromise won't be worth it to me. I'm withholding judgment pending further shooting. My experience is that even the best 2x tele converters will give you soft results. Over the years for my wildlife work I've used some of the best TC's, 2x Leica R APO, 2x Zeiss Mutarll & the latest 2x Canon lll. They all yield softish results, some more so than others. 99.9% of the time I stay with a 1.4x converter & there's virtually no perceptible IQ loss. I have the Sigma 1.4x which I use with the 100-400mm L & the Canon lll 1.4x which use on the SL2 with the Canon 400mm f4 DO USMll & MC-21 adapter. Another factor to consider is that there appears to be shutter slap with these cameras, which affects IQ & sharpness. It's always best to use the electronic shutter when using long lenses. Have a look at my posts #116 & #117 here: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolou Pigini Posted March 12, 2021 Share #19 Posted March 12, 2021 12 hours ago, JulianHalliday said: Paolou, I've just received my rental teleconverter. I've taken a few shots and am going to organize them and post them here. My use for this combo -- or a 200mm lens generally -- will be for wildlife and occasional sports. My immediate impression of the photos I've taken is that the results are very soft compared to the unaugmented 105 lens. I know that focus was correct, and the shutter speeds appropriate -- it just seems much less crisp than I'd hoped. I will continue to experiment when I have a chance. But has your experience been good, in general? It's a good length and, as noted in this thread, the weight and cost saving would be considerable compared to a dedicated long lens. But if the image quality is as compromised as my initial tests indicate, then the compromise won't be worth it to me. I'm withholding judgment pending further shooting. Personally I am satisfied with the image quality, seems to me as good as it can be with a TC2x, and also AF doesn't slow down that much. In the future I'll consider using it also with a supertele prime such as an hypothetical Sigma 300 2.8. Main issues with the combo 105+2x are the slowness of autofocus of the macro lens itself and the reduced versatility. If you don't need to reach the 2:1 reproduction ratio with the macro you may consider instead the new Panasonic 70-300, at least it's what I would do. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianHalliday Posted March 12, 2021 Share #20 Posted March 12, 2021 Michali, Paolou, many thanks for your helpful comments. I will certainly give the 1.4x a try -- 150mm should be ample for most things I'd want to do. I shot some more yesterday, with and without tripod, and at first blush the results were more satisfactory. The thing seems to work best around f11 (indicated by camera, not on the 105). I think I'll define a profile that uses electronic shutter only and a 1/200 minimum shutter speed, see how that goes. And I'll look into that Panasonic lens -- I have noticed it, but never looked at it seriously. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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