Although I usually use the 2x tc with the 300/2.8 this particular one was taken hand held with just the 1.4x tc (see the link under the photo for samples with the 2x tc). BTW, when using a tripod with this lens you need to use I.S. mode 2.Hi,
Pretty new on here. Did you take these with a Canon 300mm with tele converter x2?
I tried to take some photographs today with my new 300mm lens and all were slightly out of focus. I used a tripod, but believe when I pressed the shutter button I was slightly moving the camera.
Fantastic photo's, might have to invest in a converter if that gets you up closer....
Although I usually use the 2x tc with the 300/2.8 this particular one was taken hand held with just the 1.4x tc (see the link under the photo for samples with the 2x tc). BTW, when using a tripod with this lens you need to use I.S. mode 2.
David, I cannot remember where I read it now and like you say most articles do not tell you which mode to use on a tripod. I read it somewhere not long after I got the 300/2.8 and have used mode 2 ever since (for tripod work) and it has certainly worked for me. I will do some more digging to see if I can find any articles.Roy,
Do you have any links to articles on which IS to use in different situations, I have been using IS 1 handheld and tripod and IS2 for panning, birds in flight etc, obviously not correct
pS lovely shot