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Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory

Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: $470.00
Buy New: $279.95
You Save: $190.05 (40%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 32 reviews

Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 3.8 x 3.5

MPN: 6864A004
Model: 6864A004
UPC: 013803001808
EAN: 0013803001808
ASIN: B00009XVBY

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Features:
  • Telephoto extender designed to double Canon EF lens focal length
  • Ideal for shooting close-ups from a distance at sporting events
  • Weather-resistant and anti-reflective internal construction
  • Maintains autofocus with any EOD body with f/2.8 or faster aperture
  • Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches long; weighs 9.3 ounces

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Outstanding optical performance that visually matches the images quality of the host lens / Provides 2-times Photo Magnification Lens construction - 7 elements / 5 groups Overall length - 56.5mm Max. diameter - 71.1mm Package includes Extender Cap, Lens Dust Cap E, Lens Case LP811

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to double the focal length of any compatible Canon EF lens, the Canon EF 2x II extender telephoto accessory is ideal for sporting events and nature photography. The lens boasts a new seven-element design, along with the same weather-resistant and anti-reflective internal construction as the companion EF 1.4x II extender. More significantly, the extender supports autofocus with any EOS body provided the lens has an f/2.8 or faster maximum aperture (the EF 2x II reduces effective aperture by two stops). The EF 2x II--which also maintains an EOS camera's Image Stabilization technology--carries a one-year warranty.

  • Magnification: 2.0x
  • Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups
  • Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches long
  • Weight: 9.3 ounces



Customer Reviews:   Read 27 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Autofocus does not work with XTi body!   July 16, 2008
Leogold
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

I did not find any information regarding the incompability between the Extender and my XTi body. According to email received from canon it really do not work.
Be careful before you buy it!



5 out of 5 stars Will not work wih Telescope T-ring   June 5, 2008
Dave (Philadelphia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is not a complaint. But, the Extender will not work as a 'doubler' or Barlow to a telescope like the Meade LX200 series.
I can easily attach my Canon Rebel with a T-ring but the Extender seems to require a lens that it is compatable with. You can't go Camear/Extender/T-ring/Scope.

Canon never said or implied that it could so I am not complaining. It works great with all my Canon lens.





5 out of 5 stars A great accessory.   May 2, 2008
C. Fahey
It can allow for outstanding results otherwise unattainable without the really big budget glass. I use it exclusively on my 300mm 2.8L IS and couldn't be happier with the results. I also use that set-up nearly 100% of the time hand held for birds in flight/wildlife.

When all is said and done I'd have to say it comes close to the best $275 I've spent on photo related accessories.



5 out of 5 stars Very Impressed   April 24, 2008
J. Christopher (Madison, WI)
I was very impressed with this Canon 2x extender. I use it with my Canon 70-200 2.8 IS lens. I previously used a Kenko Pro 300 2x and it was OK but the Canon unit is significantly sharper. Autofocus is fast and accurate - I hardly know the extender is on the lens (other than the length and weight).




5 out of 5 stars 2wice the fun   March 22, 2008
Jack F. Mancilla (San Diego, California.)
Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
I was completely blow away by the quality of the resultant images. ... Yes, I lost 2 f-stops, but I gained twice the reach of the telephoto, and a doubling of the macro. ... And I liked it. ... My 180 mm 1x macro is now a 360 mm 2x macro. ... Cool!