ARE EXTENDERS WORTH IT? Find out from someone who's taken 500K images with them!

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Published 2022-10-07
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Join me as I take you through all the pros and cons of using extenders to gain more focal length. I'll show you tips, examples, and lots of photos comparing with and without teleconverters.

Extra Tip: the 2x is waaaaay more difficult to use than the 1.4x. Don’t even think about getting a 2x until you’ve mastered the 1.4x!

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All Comments (21)
  • I should have said more plainly...don't buy the 2x until you've mastered the 1.4x...it's much harder to get good results from it!
  • Love how you're straight to the point and don't have 15 minutes of fluff and 3 minutes of actual information like most youtubers
  • @David-yt6kp
    A LOT of other youtubers could take lessons from you on how NOT to waste the viewers time. I learned more from you in 13 minutes than some 1 hour videos I've watched. Well done sir. Well done.
  • @CapturedByKen
    This is random but I work as a wildlife photographer for a Nature Educational Center (very large wetlands) …and I actually made a new photography bud recently because while I was out shooting, another photographer walked up and we started small talking …next thing I knew, we found out that we both watched your videos haha. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and bringing photographers together!
  • I swear this is the first video that explains this topic super well. Thank you so much!
  • @funknick
    Simon, the way you edited this is excellent. I can tell you really care about conveying information clearly and quickly. The way you cut the talking head portions makes this come across super sharp and intense, like a professional TED talk dialed in for max impact. When I say intense, I mean, it's engaging, it catches your attention, keeps your focus, and ensures that each point sticks. It's a really effective style. Solid video and props to you for taking the time to edit and cut appropriately to refine your message. Much appreciated!
  • @882952
    Also, great job on this video - starts up and just starts dropping the facts right away. No fluff, no filler, no padding it out to increase your run-time. I love it!
  • @PhDuh42
    This is the best teleconverter video that I have seen. You explain the pros and cons in a logical order and provide specific use cases for 1.4x and 2.0x converters.
  • @daudiiCreates
    Honestly loving that I got your channel recently, really learning a lot. You eloquently explain and teach.
  • @dennislyons3095
    I'm an amateur who has primarily taken photos of airplanes & details of them. I've ben watching your videos & they are full of helpful (when I can remember everything!) information. I have watched a few multiple times to try to remember & put into practice what you present. Thank you! Your videos are very helpful to even an amateur.
  • You are so generous sharing your knowledge and I get so much more out of your videos than the majority of YouTube photogs. You are succinct but thorough. My time with you is well spent. Helpful to hear how long it took you to be proficient. You are the first pro to tell me to “mash” my eye against the camera. Thank you cause I needed to hear that!
  • @kerry5586
    I love videos like that this are straight to the point and where the voice isn't drowned out by music. A lot of youtubers could learn from your technique in making videos!
  • This really is good information and clearly presented. Beyond that, I personally think too many photographers become obsessed with examining subtle differences as shown in some of your comparison photos, rather than the overall image and what it conveys (or should). Non-photographers rarely get caught up in this as they are content appreciating the image or story captured. This is not to suggest we shouldn’t be aware of the tips you provide and trying to capture the sharpest images possible, but rather keeping all photographic elements in perspective. And, I think my comment relates more to amateurs and even serious enthusiasts rather than dedicated pros who are at or near the top of their game.
  • @Jecqan
    The amount of useful information here is overwhelming. Thank you Simon!
  • @LeoMakes
    Your videos and photos are both incredible. Thank you for condensing so much useful information into tight, no-nonsense videos. They're really helpful!
  • One of the best videos I've watched. Clear and straight to the point. Thank you 👍
  • Exceptionally well put together video. Your information is very clear, relevant and easily understood, much like all your other videos. Really enjoy your content, keep up the great work!
  • @Clungedoctor
    Literally the best description video I’ve seen on the subject. Many thanks 👌
  • My god. this is the clearest explanation of this topic ever. Very well presented. Thank you.