TC Optics

I am relatively new into macro photography and am thinking about adding a teleconverter to the arsenal. I have the "pro quality" Kenko 1.4x TC now. My camera body is Canon and my macro lenses are Sigma (70mm and 150mm) while my other lenses are Canon L's (24-70; 70-200; 400 f/5.6). Enough background I think.

I was talking to one of the reps from B&H yesterday and he flat out recommended the Sigma over the Kenko (these were the two I specifically asked about) because, he said, the Sigma would have better image quality.

I was originally thinking about sticking with the Kenko. But now I am wondering whether I should go with the Sigma 1.4x? Or should I just go with the Canon 1.4x and be done with it? I know I can just put the Kenko on and see if I am happy with it but I am looking for the opinions of folks out there with much more TC experience (particularly for macro work) than I have.

Thanks.

Ed is you are using Canon my recommendation is to go with the Canon Converters Would not recommend any other !!!

I like the saying similar is different and different is not the same !!!! One interesting point I do like macro a lot and my macro lens is the only off brand lens. I use the Sigma 150 2.8 with the Sigma converter. The Nikon will not fit that lens. One sharp lens !!!

Agree with Alfred on the Canon Extenders. They are worth the extra $100 for the weather sealing, good IQ, and high resale value.

Go with Canon Ed.

Robert

If you are using it on your Sigma 150 it must be the Sigma because the Canon will not work.

You have a point there Sandra I forgot about that actually, you cannot use the Canon Extenders with a bare lens, BUT, you can use them as I have for ages with an EF12 or EF25 Canon Extension tube. :) But you will lose AF :(

Lens // Extension tube // Extender // Body.

Robert