Teleconverters

[Ryguyinlj]

I was wondering the same thing. I want to get a teleconverter but I can't spend 150+ on one

[peted56]

Thanks for the info guys, I want to use it on a Sigma 55-200mm, it's an F4-F5.6 so should autofocus in good light at least. I tried a Kenko MC7 with a 18-50mm Sigma DC and of course it was okay but a waste of time. I think that I will just save the extra and look at the Sigma 170-500mm or a fixed 400 or 500 or something like that as I will end up with much better results. If I was doing this to make money I would had a different setup completely but I do this for fun and do not have a very large budget so want to make every dollar count.

Cheers.

Pete D.

[paulnj]

get a fixed 400 F5.6(if you can find one cheap?), the sigma 50-500 , or the tokina 80-400. While I own the 170-500 and got AMAZING detail for the cost, most people Don't . The 50-500 is a much nicer, better built lens.

Unfortunately, PENTAX MOUNT 3rd party lenses are few and far between compared to nikon and canon mount. It could be a licencing issue or just that the pentax mount is in less of a demand?

[peted56]

A friend has the 17-500mm on order, the cost is probably more than I want to spend at the moment. I looked at the 50-500mm and it looks amazing, perhaps the tokina 80-400mm will be more reasonable. Any recomendations on the fixed 400mm?

Thanks.

Pete