Your experience with this lens and teleconverter may vary depending on the camera you use. I have been exclusively shooting with the Sony a7iv, and its autofocus features really help this setup excel. If you have any experiences with the 1.4x teleconverter and the 200 - 600, share them below. Good or bad, I would love to hear them and it might help someone else who's deciding on this combination.

One big issue found with the 1.4x was ghosting and haze when shooting through grass and small limbs. You photos also shows this issue. When photos are taken through grass is can make your subject hazy and look not in focus when you know it was dead on when you took it. Shoot through the same grass blades without the tele and there is no ghosting. Shooting through brush will cause loss of contrast with any lens, but the tele on the 200-600mm magnifies this more than any other combo i have used. I mostly just use the combo for video and just crop for photos. 👻👻

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

It definitely becomes more difficult to capture a clear image through foliage. I can see how this setup could be useful for video work, and how cropping might be a better option for photos. Thank you for sharing your experience!

I recently had the opportunity to get my hands on a 100-400 GM together with both 2x and the 1,4 TC. Best combo i ever had in my hands, superior IQ and great results! With 1,4 TC sharper than the 200-600 without TC!

@CurtisSnapshot

4 күн бұрын

I have heard lots of good things about pairing teleconverters with GM glass, that sounds like a really awesome combination!

Great video mate, something I'm looking to pair with my 200-600 in the near future!

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you for the comment! I hope the video gave you a good idea of what to expect.

I often use my 1.4x with my 200-600 on my A7R V with great results. The only thing I can say is that it takes practice and more patience with the 1.4x. Keep in mind that every little movement is multiplied and can quickly make your photos blurry. As a result, I always increase my shutter speed around 2x what I normally shoot without a teleconverter. And yes, watch out for those heat distortions. Even on a nice day, you may be surprised to see some heat distortions when looking through the viewfinder/screen with a teleconverter. It takes some practice. But you will figure out what works and what doesn't. Just like any gear you have.

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience and tips! It's great to hear about your success with the 1.4x and the 200-600 on the A7R V. I was under the impression this combination didn't work so well on high-megapixel cameras.

Great video, glad I have stumbled upon your channel, happy to subscribe!

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

nice vid 200-600 &1.4 is my fav setup on my A1

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I use 1.4x with 100400gm on a a7rv and the experience is similar to yours. It's hit and miss, especially the subject is far away. If the subject is near, say within 5 meters then the focus is always spot on.

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

It's interesting that you have had similar experiences with the 100-400 GM lens. It's definitely something to keep in mind for photographers interested in trying to see further, when thats not exactly the case with how these setups work. Thank you for sharing!

I have this combo, if I start at sunrise I only add the TC about 45 minutes after sunrise when the light is stronger. The key is to use it in good light. If you left the TC on all the time, I feel like it would only benefit you 1/4 of the time, where 3/4 it would almost negatively effect your images due to higher ISO. So it's a skill knowing when to use it 1/4 of the time. This is only advice for high resolution cameras though, teleconverters are more useful on lower resolution cameras like 30mp, also heaps useful for video. All I know is I don't use the TC much, but it's necessary I have the option available.

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

This is great advice, thank you for sharing!

@KurtisPape

Ай бұрын

​@@CurtisSnapshot Now I think about it, your shot of the great blue heron shows you don't need strong light to use the teleconverter, but it's not very often you can use shutter speeds that low. Amazing shots by the way!

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

@@KurtisPape that was a really unique moment! I was seeing just how low I could get the shutter speed, with the ultimate goal of smoothing out the water.

very good channel, good info! subscribed :)

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

The TC does NOT work properly from an AF perspective on anything other than an A7R V in my experience - the enhanced AF capabilities on the new body can help alleviate some of the tracking issues. Also, as pointed out in this video, unless you're shooing in full daylight, and not into heavy cover, it's probably best to keep it off as the compensation in ISO just isn't worth the extra reach. I've taken some great images with the 1.4 that I would have been unlikely to have got without it, but I have missed potentially some of the greatest pics of my shooting career due to heat-haze and unnatural bokeh. For me personally, the use of the TC is extremely subjective, and you need to be experienced enough with composition and reading light to be able to get the most out of it.

@CurtisSnapshot

11 күн бұрын

Great insights here, thank you for sharing!

Thanks for the video with these magnificent photos. Probably the problem with the duck was caused by air flickering. Especially if the lake had a different temperature than the air. As the photo is magnified so is the flickering. Also, if the subject is too distant for a photo without converter (more then 40m) with a lot of air between you and the subject, the converter will not help to take a clear picture as the problem of air flickering increases.

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! You’re definitely onto something with the air flickering-that’s a great way to explain it. It supports the reasoning behind this combination being better suited for already close subjects and why weather and temperature have such a big effect on the photos. I greatly appreciate your insights!

Nice...Thanks for the info.......I think I will pass on the TC with the 200-600.

@CurtisSnapshot

3 сағат бұрын

I’m glad you found the video helpful, thanks for commenting!

The SS at 1/400sec with 840mm is the reason for a blurry photo ? i was thinking if you tried with 1/800 or 1/1200+ ?

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

That definitely could be the reason. I thought the wood duck was still enough, like the goose was, but I might be remembering wrong.

What about x2 with 200-600, have you ever tried it? It's gonna be really bad?

@CurtisSnapshot

10 күн бұрын

I haven’t tried the 2x teleconverter with the 200-600 myself, largely because I couldn’t find many positive reviews on that combination. From what I’ve learned using the 1.4x TC, I think using a 2x TC would make capturing sharp photos unnecessarily difficult. That said, I’m open to other opinions-teleconverters can be very subjective, and it really comes down to what works for you and how you work with them.

I have found that combo to be extremely inconsistent. When the subject is closer the results are better. You can't use it to to make a far away subject closer and have a sharp outcome. You can use it to fill the frame with a close subject and will have better results. On the 300 2.8 the 2.0 TC and 1.4 TC are fantastic!

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

I completely agree! My best results come from using the 1.4x TC with subjects that are already close. I originally bought it to photograph migrating warblers in the spring. Thanks for sharing!

I am thinking to get the 1.4x teleconverter or just get 6700 instead, any suggestions?

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

The crop factor of the a6700 would put the 200-600mm lens at an equivalent of 900mm, giving you more reach without the potential quality loss or loss of light associated with a teleconverter. I think that could be a really good setup.

I'm tempted from time to time to buy it, and then I see videos of people talking about it, and I don't want to buy it 😆 Have this lens paired with a7IV and it does a great job, but I think I'll wait for a1mII and it'll be easier to crop with almost double megapixels. Thanks for the video brother!

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

I would wait for the a1mII, that’s going to be wicked! And I’m sure the crop would be much better. Thanks for commenting!

I bought the 1.4x TC for my 200-600 and A7r3 and returned it after one try in the field. The autofocus suffers terribly with jitters and focus breathing and as you said, the keeper rate is much lower due to lack of sharpness.

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

Oh definitely, and I can only imagine the pixel density of the A7R3 further showed any flaws in the teleconverter. The 1.4x has very specific use cases where it does perform well, but ultimately Sony teleconverters are designed for the GM lenses. Thanks for sharing!

@josemanuelnovo725

Ай бұрын

Alguien que lo usara con la 6700 y el 200/600 GM?, gracias

I think the 1.4x and 2.0x are good for photos, but excellent for video due to the lower shutter requirements even for 120fps. Thanks for the amazing video! Subbed

@CurtisSnapshot

Ай бұрын

I totally forgot to mention its usefulness for video! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I appreciate the sub.