nontypical
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I currently use a Canon SX50. It's a point and shoot and I get some decent pics, just not what I would consider calendar quality unless I'm super close to the subject (which rarely happens with wildlife). I also own a Canon Rebel T5 for which I have two lenses: EF 80-200mm 2.8 and an EF 75-300mm 4-5.6. The latter came with the Rebel bought as a kit. The former I bought many years ago to go along with my Canon L2 video camera which I used for years.
I would like to upgrade to get better quality pics from the Rebel, but don't want to spend thousands. I'm looking at the Sigma 150-600mm lens for Canon EF. I'm pretty sold on this lens; the reviews are great! And it's under $1k.
Here's my question: Would a 1.4x or 2x teleconverter be better? Am I going to lose an fstop with the 1.4? Pretty sure I will with the 2x. The 1.4 would zoom me out to 840mm. Would the difference in fstop be a noticeable difference between 840mm and 1200mm? The reviews I read were pretty high on the Sigma lens matched up with the Sigma 1.4. Didn't see any on the Sigma 2x.
Anyone got any experience with these products? Thanks.
I would like to upgrade to get better quality pics from the Rebel, but don't want to spend thousands. I'm looking at the Sigma 150-600mm lens for Canon EF. I'm pretty sold on this lens; the reviews are great! And it's under $1k.
Here's my question: Would a 1.4x or 2x teleconverter be better? Am I going to lose an fstop with the 1.4? Pretty sure I will with the 2x. The 1.4 would zoom me out to 840mm. Would the difference in fstop be a noticeable difference between 840mm and 1200mm? The reviews I read were pretty high on the Sigma lens matched up with the Sigma 1.4. Didn't see any on the Sigma 2x.
Anyone got any experience with these products? Thanks.