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Canon Extender EF 2x III

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Pros

  • Closeup performance was similarly appealing
  • image quality holds up very well
  • image quality from the Mark IIIs are better than their predecessors

Cons

  • they need to be attached to a lens
  • no free lunch here
  • not universally compatible with all of Canon's lenses

Key specs

  • Canon EF
  • Canon EF
  • 325 g
  • 325 g
  • 2x

Canon Extender EF 2x III - Pros & Cons

Canon Extender EF 2x III

Pros

  • Closeup performance was similarly appealing
  • image quality holds up very well
  • image quality from the Mark IIIs are better than their predecessors
  • this is quite a nice boost in flexibility
  • it is very good
  • build quality The build quality is excellent
  • build quality The build quality is excellent
  • much better contrast and sharpness at wide open
  • extender still operates nicely with premium top-tier DSLRs with
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • they need to be attached to a lens
  • no free lunch here
  • not universally compatible with all of Canon's lenses
  • the Extenders are only compatible with Canon's L series lenses
  • pictures taken are VERY GRAINY and NOT SHARP
  • extender only works on L series optics
  • atmospherics also affect images
  • The Extender does not actually contain any moving parts or setting rings
  • loss of two stops of brightness
  • you also lose two stops of light
  • vignetting of less than half a stop at full aperture

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Canon Extender EF 2x III - Full Specifications

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General
Mount typeCanon EF
Mount typeCanon EF
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Optics
Elements9
Elements9
Groups5
Groups5
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Dimensions
Weight11.46 oz
Weight11.46 oz
Diameter2.83 in
Diameter2.83 in
Length2.07 in
Length2.09 in
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Focus
Maximum magnification2x

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