View Full Version : Anyone ever try Canon 400mm 5.6 with a TC on a crop body?
David Kenny
06-18-2014, 12:46 PM
Hi all,
Was just wondering if anyone has tried the canon 400mm 5.6 with either a 1.4x or 2x TC on a crop body. I know it would be on the slow side and would be manual focus but I was wondering how IQ is and if the combo is even worth trying. Of course it would be used on a tripod in good light. Was trying to consider a cheaper option for shooting shorebird chicks next season. The 100-400 fell short for trying to photograph the chicks the other day.
Kerry Perkins
06-18-2014, 02:24 PM
I've used the 400mm f/5.6 lens with 1.4x converter for years. It works fine and will autofocus with the 1D (pro body) series. I still use this combo with my 1D4, which is a 1.3 crop factor body. The autofocus is slow but it does work. Here's an image I shot a couple of days ago with the 1D4, 400mm f/5.6 and 1.4x TC - handheld. I have also used this with the 50D and 7D with manual focus.
BobbyPerkins
06-18-2014, 11:37 PM
It would make no difference, if you fell short with the 100-400 you will fall short with the 400 5.6.
Ian Cassell
06-19-2014, 01:04 PM
This is an older one with the 400/5.6, Sigma 2X TC on my 7D. I'm hoping the 7D2 will AF at f/8.
I don't do it often because I have no AF and now I have the 500/4.
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David Kenny
06-19-2014, 01:17 PM
Thanks Ian and Kerry
With the 1.4 it seems very acceptable and with the 2x it seems surprisingly ok.
James Prudente
12-19-2014, 11:31 PM
The 7D MK II with the 1.4 X III on the 400 f5.6 will af at f8.
Jim Neiger
12-20-2014, 09:35 AM
It can make sharp images with the 1.4x, but not really with the 2x. I used to tape the pins on the 1.4x and use it with the Canon 100-400mm. The AF was very slow, but it did AF with the pins taped. I was using 10D and 20D bodies for this.
Marina Scarr
12-20-2014, 01:07 PM
Agree it makes sharp images with a crop camera and the 1.4 and I use this combo quite often.
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