I`m using a D7200 with the 300mmPF and TC 14E111,and having a lot of difficulty getting sharp shots with all but the most leisurely flyers.
Herons OK; gulls, rather hit and miss; anything faster/smaller; pretty poor, unless a fair distance away
The autofocus struggles to lock on too often for my liking and even when it does, the results aren`t that sharp.
I appreciate that the TC slows things down a bit, and may affect image quality, but I had expected rather better results with this setup than I`ve been getting.
The combination works fine for static birds and I chose it partly because it is lightweight and easy to walk about with.
I should add that I have a Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens which is fast focusing and sharp, but not much good as a walk around lens.
I`ve been wondering if I might have more success with the Sigma or Tamron 100-400,which wouldn`t need a TC, and which both seem to get decent reviews?
As ever, it`s not easy to find anywhere nearby where I could try these out.
Any advice or suggestions appreciated!
Herons OK; gulls, rather hit and miss; anything faster/smaller; pretty poor, unless a fair distance away
The autofocus struggles to lock on too often for my liking and even when it does, the results aren`t that sharp.
I appreciate that the TC slows things down a bit, and may affect image quality, but I had expected rather better results with this setup than I`ve been getting.
The combination works fine for static birds and I chose it partly because it is lightweight and easy to walk about with.
I should add that I have a Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens which is fast focusing and sharp, but not much good as a walk around lens.
I`ve been wondering if I might have more success with the Sigma or Tamron 100-400,which wouldn`t need a TC, and which both seem to get decent reviews?
As ever, it`s not easy to find anywhere nearby where I could try these out.
Any advice or suggestions appreciated!
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