Teleconverters - pros, cons & alternatives

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[@Overclocked3770K]

Did anyone else at first think at 0:50 , she was holding a Canon grey lens (which turned out to be her trousers)?

[@QuissProductions]

I thought I was the only one!

[@richyearle007]

Sure did,then i noticed she had ripped pants.I then thought how on earth could she possibly afford a canon L lens.Shamefully i must admit, that i could also not help but wonder, if that was the biggest thing that she has ever had between her legs.

[@SchecterMongoose]

Creeper photography 101

[@dodothebird2199]

CREEEPAH, AWWW MAN

[@sammyrivera1141]

Nah she's paid actor.

[@khameeleeon]

A good TC, that has decent glass and maintains your lens properties, will set you back by about the same price as a mid-range zoom lens. Best way to go about it is to save that money for a lens with your desired focal length and decent optics. I learned the hard way, though I didn't spend a considerable amount on that vintage Vivitar 2x TC, that I got on eBay for €15. Nikon's in-house TC is about €600.

[@longlee1100]

he totally checked out the girl at the beginning of the video lol

[@yuenglingking]

it was part of the show

[@btrdangerdan2010]

3:15. The proper response to someone randomly photographing you lol! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 I have never laughed so hard than this in a long time.

[@sculptormills]

I had a Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens and I got rid of it after testing it against my Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 and a Nikon 2x teleconverter (the newest generation). It turns out the 70-200 with the teleconverter was sharper than the Sigma and gave me the same focal lengths and same aperture (at 400mm) but takes up a lot less room in my camera bag. If you pixel peep you can see imperfections, but I show people 20" x 30" prints taken with the teleconverter on my D800 and they cant tell a difference.

[@Platypus2048]

Good video! I think you're wrong when you say that TC doesn't change depth of field though... Please correct me if I'm wrong but, DOF is a result of the relative size of the aperture to the focal length, not the absolute size of the aperture. So when you change the focal length and keep the aperture size the ratio changes. The absolute size of the aperture at 200mm f/2.8 is ca. 71mm, DOF @ 10m = 35cm, the same absolute aperture with the 1.7TC, 340mm f/4.8. DOF on 340 f/5.6 = 23cm @ f/8 = 32cm.

[@bertiefigueres]

Yes, I think you are right @Platypus2048. The "f" in "f/2.8" means the focal length of the lens. When you add your teleconverter, you are effectively changing the focal length of the lens, thereby changing the "f" part of that "f/2.8" equation. I am not an expert on this, so anyone that is more expert on this please correct me if I am wrong, but based on what I know, the teleconverter should actually change the depth of field. It's all academic though, as at 300mm I find depth of field is pretty shallow anyway, even at f/5.6. The reason sports photographers use the small apertures is not so much to gain shallow depth of field, but rather to let in more light to gain high shutter speeds so that they can freeze the action. For wildlife, I have found that using f/5.6 on a closeup of a squirrel and the tail is already going out of focus. But apart from that, the video is very good. Thanks Matt. 👍

[@SharkyLV]

looking the right way @ 0:11

[@adolfoguerra7257]

So... Matt, what happened after you cut the vid?

[@charl.meyers]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap3QpXyqZb1oZ8Um12s I guess this video will answer your question

[@SupremeSkeptic]

Right and note the date too...

[@orebabaalibaba]

Ha ha ha, thought so :D

[@dajusta87]

By watching that link, he obviously mind controlled her to be his model.

[@pemako4599]

ya...we watch all videos of matt..and those legs seemed familiar

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

WAS THE A BIRD OF PARADISE AT 3:16 ?

[@starbase218]

Yeah this was not staged *at all*. Anyway, one thing I was wondering about, having a 60-250/4 and 1.4x TC myself: I know AF might be slower with the TC, but I can imagine that one upside of using a TC versus cropping is that the AF sees a larger subject. So can it be easier for the AF to lock onto the subject, even if it may take a bit more time to do so?

[@KeithElliott]

I used all the tips Matt suggested in this video, and in 3 years when I get out of prison for stalking, I hope to use them again.

[@romansten9]

nice video. I especially liked your actor and how you tried to make it look spontaneous

[@mygirlfriendismean]

I really like the comparison. Thanks for doing that extra work.

[@saladvolcano3103]

This is a great video. Fantastic! 😊

[@Roach2841]

hey matt what did the girl say to after the video ended ?

[@themanabroad7800]

So i was thinking that for a cheaper way in to wildlife photography that i could get a 70-200 f2.8 on my 70D and then with a tele converter added on as well. What would you think about that? I cannot afford a proper lens for the job, so this would be my workaround. I am not a professional or anything, it is all just for personal enjoyment, so i understand quality would not be the highest. But i wouldn't need it to be. Love your videos by the way. Think you are great. I live in China, about an hour from Hong Kong, would love it is you came to south mainland China. Come to HuiZhou!!!!

[@RHarack]

Your best video yet!

[@benzo430]

Iv'e had pretty good luck with the x2.2 that goes on the front of the lens, it's bigger than the camera lens and doesn't seem to drop the light coming in. and their super cheap!

[@serviciomailling]

Great video Matt!!

[@mandurahchess]

It might be useful to give a rundown on the various teleconverters available and their compatibility. I recently discovered I can't use a canon tc with my tamron lenses

[@pety1245]

Do you guys think it’s worth to buy an x2 tc or should I just buy a 100-400...

[@All2jPro]

Great explanation as always. Many thanks... Keep it up

[@CLIFFLIX]

Thumbnail got me!

[@skakdosmer]

That girl is seriously beautiful!

[@ahmedriyan2541]

saa

[@aqqibmaula320]

Pretty sure he is just acting. just to show how teleconverter works by being a stalker. Maybe he thinks most people are perverts and sometimes use it for that purpose. FYI, that is one of the models he works with, you would know if you watch more than 1 of his videos.

[@skakdosmer]

@@aqqibmaula320 I knew all that. So what's the point of your comment?

[@aqqibmaula320]

@@skakdosmer And what's your point replying a comment from 4 years ago?

[@skakdosmer]

@@aqqibmaula320 I give up.

[@dimoslabrou6377]

Teleconverters from Nikon and Canon are top quality and do little damage to the sharpness of image. In case of daylight🌞 shooting when big apertures don't matter, they are a great and affordable solution.

[@nightsbeatswitchgood]

Do you think a 2x canon teleconverter with a Canon EOS 60D and 55-250mm would decrease quality much? I'm looking into buying the 2x

[@richardpcrowe]

I use a 1.4x Canon Teleconverter Mk.iii on either my 70-200mm f/4L IS lens (280mm f/5.6) or on my 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens (140-560mm f/8). I can autofocus using my Canon 7D Mk.ii camera using the center focus spot at f/8. I take a slight hit in IQ and AF speed but, bottom line the images are generally acceptable. Additionally, it is certainly a lot easier to travel with my 70-200mm and a 1.4x TC than to bring a 300mm lens with my gear. I neither want to invest the money in a Super Zoom of 500 or 600mm or to carry the weight. Yes, I could use a Sigma zoom that maxes out at 600mm but, I really like my 100-400mm Mk.ii lens... The equivalent focal range of the 100-400mm lens on my 7D2 with the 1.4x TC is: 224-896mm WOW! When I began my career in photography during the 1950's, I thought that a 135mm lens was really long.

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

Matt a quick question. Is there a difference on the bokeh using the teleconverters?

[@SarunasZukauskas]

With a smaller sensor camera, you basically end up with the same focal point as with the 1,7x teleconverter at what is basically the same resolution. What would you say is worse? The loss of detail from adding more glass to the equation or loss of detail from shooting with a smaller sensor? Especially as either option comes at essentially the same price point.

[@seanmangan2769]

We want to see the video of you talking with your new model.

[@jimiorezzoli]

Clear and concise, thx!

[@salamal4155]

Comic Genius Matt. This made my day. I don't even care about the tele-converter.

[@rbruce63]

Outstanding review and gorgeous model, however, why didn't you consider a mirror lens?

[@g1998k]

Great review, thank you.

[@thany3]

Oy, and I was hoping for a comparison between a couple of them. Also not to forget the kind of teleconverters that screw onto the filter thread of the lens... How do they fare?

[@decastr5]

Great video!

[@ramicjasko]

hm, on macro adapters, they make focus closer, but does they do same for infinity focus ?

[@jaymack9442]

well this Is Jade for those who have been following, I searched for this video when I seen her in later videos. I said to myself he shot he sitting on a ledge in the shade

[@tastemysaucer]

Love this guy

[@jasonsnell708]

if you're shooting in manual mode... can't you adjust the shutter speed to account for the lighting difference?

[@DanIliev]

please can someone tell me the nikon body’s model that he’s using in the video

[@surrealchemist]

I hope that was all a put on just so we will see her in more videos

[@masfher]

MORE of THAT model please

[@tjongtjong210]

nice video. wouldnt mind a more thorough review of the different tcs though.

[@lr5867]

Sony has the jpeg-only (mpeg-only?) "Clear Image Zoom," I use CIZ on a FF Sony w/ the NEX e-mount SEL1855 APS-C lens & can get better-than-average results. However, I have to definitely turn the jpeg sharpening down to at least 0 or -1. Along w/ some of the NEX lenses' OSS & the in-camera IBIS, APS-C lenses can be exploited as useful "beater" lenses. Basically a good lens at low ISO can deliver a decent image using CIZ, better than crop. However, too soft a lens, or the ISO or jpeg sharpening turned up too high, & the results from CIZ degrade quickly.

[@Bwanar1]

Have you done a comparison of the Nikon Vs. Tamron tele-convertor's on that lens (or similar) to see if there was any significant difference? Going to pick up the Nikon 200-500 and would like to know because the Nikon's are twice the price. Thanks in advance!

[@jimmycarrpogo3271]

Yesterday I bought a 100-300 F4 Sigma with a Sigma 1.4x APO converter. Hardly any difference between the 100-300 F4 or 140-420 F5.6 with the TC in terms of quality.

[@Camrographer]

I know you compared a prime to a TC. What about let's say a Nikon 80-400vr vs a 70-200vr with TC? What one would give me better results? Secondly, because the TC is attached to the rear element, is dust problematic?

[@billperry6101]

hi i have canon 80D with a 18-400 tamron lens can i fit a 1x4 teleconverter to this set

[@MrGORILLAWRENCH]

I've got a Pentax ME Super with a 50mm f1.7.......I also have an 2x teleconverter. Now i understand ill lose two stops of light but my camera has exposure compensation going up to 2x and 4x. would it be wise to use this compensation on the camera when using the 2x teleconverter???

[@golfergolf3r]

Just curious here, if I use the 1.7 teleconverter on my D7100 with a 70-200mm f/2.8, WHILE in 1.3 Crop mode, does this mean I will have a 232-663mm f/4.8?

[@mattgranger]

i found the 2 visibly softer

[@D800Lover]

She was in on it, but nice anyway - making a 'prop' interesting and add 'tension' to boot! :)

[@jonneymendoza]

Hi, How did you manage to crop in photoshop without losing much if all resolution in photoshop?

[@auToeXe]

Are you refering to the tc-20e III are the older tc-20e II when you say it's visibly softer? (could offcourse be both :))

[@mabulkhoudoud]

Hi Matt, Nikon vs Tamron? which is your favorite. And if Nikon, 1.4x, 1.7x or 2x?

[@slipbyu2]

Portrait and Birding photo...all in One Shot !!! lmao

[@sila.yolcusu]

don't know what you are talking about. i'm here to see the girl.

[@GreenProd007]

erc_çınarcık Same

[@sila.yolcusu]

0:12 Ok now i heard 200 times the word TELECONVERTER. But i still don't know what he is talking about.

[@abhirsc]

Hi , I have quantaray 2x af teleconverter for Nikon ,I have quantaray 70-300mm and a Nikon dx 18-200mm lenses . Which will work better ? I have tried with d300 and 70-300mm but results weren't sharp and expected. They were blurry,cloudy,hazy . I know I am doing something wrong I just don't know what ... Also teleconverter quite old . Have can reach further than 300mm n get fairly good acceptable images ...?

[@cjbelgrave]

I am in the market for a teleconverter & wanted to know why you chose the 1.7 over the 2.0?

[@grumps5940]

I been messing around with tele converters recently and for a bit of fun I attached two 3x teleconverter to a 250mm f4.5, would that be equivalent to a 2400mm or a 3600mm ? using a APS-C sensor is 1.6 crop factor? 250mm x 6 x 1.6 = 2400mm? or 250mm x 3 = 750mm x 3 x 1.6 = 3600mm

[@YouDontTalkAboutFightClub]

Well done.

[@garbageman9145]

2:45 LMFAO literally made me cry a little

[@SeetaramRaju]

hey matt thank for sharing this video.. i need a suggestion from you that, about sigma 100-150 mm and nikkon 300 mm which one you recommend for wild life photography..

[@soothingsoundvideos]

I like your model now.

[@Favk21]

Any chance to see test results with the TC-20E III?

[@lukegnanapragasam9070]

Good drama with the girl Matt.😂

[@Metallicer]

I assume he refers to the fact that taking a photo of s.b. without his/her permission can have legal consequences in germany. However, taking the photo of s.b. in public places is not forbidden per se, however, publication, distribution of such a photo is definitely prohibited. If even the act of taking a photo can be assumed to be illegal needs to be decided in court in the aftermath. Very touchy topic in Germany. This circumstances make street-photography strictly seen impossible in G. Sad.

[@proteusadravulia4017]

If I have the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens, can I put a teleconverter on it and if so which one?

[@mikerhinos]

What about TC that you put on front of lens ? It's bigger on front so no light loss I guess ?

[@sajid599db9]

will kenko 2x teleconverter be good for my tamron 70-300 vc...???...what will u suggest...??

[@Capcity44]

Matt, can you ( if you haven't already) test the Tamron SP 70-200 with a MC7 AF2.0 DGX TELEPLUS?

[@rpgroome]

It does impact dof.

[@tlr683]

can you tell me why I'm getting glare of my subject while using a teleconverter?

[@MrKLMFokker]

So a 200/2.8 with 2x will get the dof equivalent to 400/2.8?

[@oshanefa]

thanks bro , very useful infon

[@1990GreenAngel]

Lol! At 2:48 her face is priceless!! Lol

[@NanoScaperYT]

Just kidding Geert. You're a great guy Geert. I think I love you Geert.

[@greatbaracuda6164]

So like its hit and miss or nail and fail on this lens just like the 70-300 VR . My 105 mm can get 20% crop and still sharp specially with hi-contrasty sunset . I will assume shooting under shade is part of the lens challenge

[@thesuperrelevant]

Man those ladies are diverting ur attention

[@donepearce]

Of course she was either a friend or a hired model, but you pretending to be a creepy perv was kind of uncomfortable.

[@ddrnold]

donepearce y

[@michialdi470]

So lightroom is a must have to bring the light back 🤔?

[@pole18deminecraft]

@meow: yes, you can with t-se lenses

[@ExtremeTimmah]

Ah Matt you're so funny pretending to snap a stranger lol

[@KevJC79]

The creep angle to this made it very entertaining

[@androgrizli]

Cool.

[@iRawrh]

@0:12 Matt : That (M)ASS

[@peterfield1449]

I also found the 2 loses contrast/ colour reproduction (Sigma)

[@jych7138]

watching another video you will find that these guys know each other.

[@klocker22]

what lightroom version is this?

[@charruaporelmundo]

I stop to put attention on the 0:14 of the video....

[@BoY860]

Glad im not the only 1

[@elleemma3136]

mmmmm she needs filling up

[@fredblue5068]

Best part of the video!

[@WHITELIONNYC]

Alternative title: Stalking with a Zoom Lens & TC 101.... hahaha!

[@chazman76]

lass is called Jade and Matt knows her . seen her in other videos

[@MZ72]

Ei, Matt. She's the same model girl in your previous video's, right?! was it Jade or something...

[@mandurahchess]

If taking photos and publishing them without consent is illegal in Germany, how do photojournalists get on? What about sports broadcasts?

[@jeffschwartz9332]

Good video. What do you think she'd say if she sees her pic on KZbin?

[@All2jPro]

Tele-convertors, good for pull girls closer than standard lens, both in shot and as we saw, out of shot. You shouldn't have stopped the video as that was part of the review.

[@mulder90]

You should have gone to a faster shutterspeed when testing sharpness, the blur could just be camera shake at 1/30s??!

[@ny1fanta]

is there a difference at compression of the background? 200mm with converter vs 300mm?

[@zvxcvxcz]

It depends how you're using them. If you're framing the same way, then yes. If you're shooting from the same distance, then no. This kind of compression that people talk about is the result of perspective distortion: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_distortion_%28photography%29 Usually one would use teleconverters when one can't control the distance to the subject, so this is usually fixed for a given teleconverter scenario. I would then say that for the way most people use them there will not be a difference in compression.

[@thedarkknight4243]

could you please do a review of the Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro lens for the Nikon D850, is it better than the Canon 105mm f2.8 L macro?