A few days back I wrote about my first attempts with a 1.4 teleconverter that I rented from LenRentals. I had received the converter late in the previous day and I had not tested it at all before I took it out on a shoot. BIG mistake!!! The pics weren’t terrible but they did not meet my standards or expectations so yesterday I took the time to fine tune the auto focus when using the 400mm and the converter combo. The best way to get this combo to work is to sacrifice a really good case of craft beer to the photo gods! The testing seemed to go well, (from what I remember) but you still don’t know for sure what you have until you get out and start shooting. I was at BP this morning and I ended up taking about 700 images! Different apertures, shutter speeds and lighting conditions so I could be at least fairly confident this week when I go to shoot in Cape Cod. I think I’m pretty close to where I want it sharpness wise and I’m fairly happy it came together quickly. I have attached several images and I want you to be the judge. Constructive criticism is the only way you will improve as a photographer, so don’t be afraid to speak up……

What do you do after shooting a horizontal? Shoot a vertical!!!

We have to give the GBH’s some love too!!

Trying different shutter speed/ aperture combos…..

I have no idea what the Hell this is!!!!

I’m heading for Cape Cod for a few days. I can’t think of a better place to fine tune this lens combo…. Stay safe and take lots of pictures!!!