Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro + 1.4 TC.

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Hi guys,
I need some help please.
I just received my used 150mm Sigma from a camera shop but sadly i have to return it as OS is not working.
It was also quite heavy so rather than go down this route i am thinking Canon 100mm f2.8 + 1.4 TC.
I believe i will need to use one of my kenko tubes for fitment.
My question is, what can i expect if i get the latest 100mm L f2.8 with the 12mm kenko tube and 1.4mkIII extender?
I think the standard MWD is nigh on 6", will this increase and if so by how much?
Will it serve well as a macro lens like this or should i just go for the Sigma150mm non IS, or maybe a 180mm?
I will mainly be doing handheld macro in the field, i do have a Yongnuo twin light flash for those duller days.
Thanks.
 
The sigma 105 f2.8 os macro is also a great lens and takes a teleconverter
 
petersmart said:
Why bother with the extender - it would make much more sense to just use your Kenko tubes (I assume you have the set of 3?)
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I think he wants to increase the working distance not the magnification ... tubes will make it worse.

Forget the tube in the middle and instead buy a Kenko teleconverter which works very well with the 100mm L macro and as they don't have the protruding front element like the Canon extender will fit fine.
 
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Mike.P said:
I think he wants to increase the working distance not the magnification ... tubes will make it worse.

Forget the tube in the middle and instead buy a Kenko teleconverter which works very well with the 100mm L macro and as they don't have the protruding front element like the Canon extender will fit fine.
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I have one thanks Mike and that's exactly it, will it increase the working distance?
Thanks
 
I use my Canon 100 F2.8 Macro with both the 1.4 and 2 x Mk3 extenders (with a short extension tube) and it gives great results. AF will slow - but they are not fast in the first place - it really doesn't make any practical difference. Naturally there is some IQ loss with extenders - but it isn't much, if you get the shot right then the images (with Canon Mk3 extenders) will be just fine.
 
Cheffievrs said:
Pretty sure the canon. 100mm doesn’t accept any converters, the 180mm does..!!
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It accepts the kenko converter without a 12mm tube.
 
Mike.P said:
Google is your friend .... ;)

LINK
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It is Mike and it only took me 2hrs to find the answer :).
The answer for anyone else who may ever see this thread is No, adding an extender does not increase the MWD.
 
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