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Hannah W : Will this converter work on a Sigma 70-200mm F2:8 APO, EX, DG , OS on a Nikon D7100 body?JAMES E : YEs it does it has work on al my lensesJeffrey P : My guess is yes, but I would check the Sigma website. They have a compatibility chart. I have the 2x and occasionally use it with my 120-300 f2.8, but honestly I much prefer the 1.4x and only use the 2x when I absolutely need the reach. There is a noticeable drop in sharpness with the 2x.TED A : It should, but I have not used it with that camera. With the f/2.8 lens you should have room for the loss in f-stop you will get and still be able to auto focus.JOHN M : Yes it will I have that exact setup and it works great.
Dale V : I recently bought the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM "Contemporary" Lens for Nikon kit that came with the 1.4x TC. Does this 2x TC fit and work with it as well or is there something else I should be looking at? I have both a D5100 and D5200 cameras. I also have a Sigma DG 150-500 mm F/5-6.3 APO HSM DG RF OS Lens For Nikon that I was wondering if these two TC would fit and work on as well? Can you also give me the focal length for both lenses with each of these TC on both my cameras?JOHN M : I have Nikon D90 & D7100 it fits both with the Sigma 70-200.
Hettiarachchi s : I use a siga 50 - 500mm with nikon d 600. will sigma a p o tele converter work ?.GP R : I don't know. I use it with Sigma 70-200, f2.8 and it works beautifully.DON M : It should; but you may want to check directly with Sigma. They can also tell you the best aperture to use with the converter and lens for optimum sharpness.RICHARD W : No it will not.JOHN S : Yes you can use this teleconverter. If your 50-500 is a 2.8 you will be able to use auto-focus. If it is the 4.5-6.3 you will be limited to manual focus. Google Sigma teleconverter compatibility and you will find a chart that list this information.STAN K : My experience is with the sigma 120-400mm lens. It will work however you will have to manually focus. I'm actually sorry I bought the teleconverter. The misc reviews said that it was not clear at the full extension and that it really reduced the light. All true. I should have bought the 1.4 which I understand has better clarity and is more popular with my birder friends. I find that it works better when the lens it not fully extended , say about 300mm. When I tried to re-sell mine I found out they wouldn't accept it because they had too many of them for resale...a clue? I waited too long beyond the return period to get a refund. That all being said it does extend the lenses range however you will lose some clarity at the full extension and you will only be able to use it in very bright situations. Call Sigma customer service if you want to know if it will work on your lens in manual focus.RONALD C : I do not believe it works with zoom lenses. I had to return mine.RICHARD S : I used the teleconverter with the Sigma 50-500 on a D810. it works but only with manual focus. The 50-500 must be set to the "conv" position on the zoom in order to mount to the teleconverter.IAN J : It will cost two stops in maximum aperture. You will require a very stable tripod and head and some sort of shutter release system to even think of using it. It would attach, but I do not think it would be a very functional setup. The small maximum aperture you would be left with would require slow shutter speeds to get good exposures in most situations. It would be extremely difficult to get sharp images at that much magnification with those limitations.EDMOND W : This teleconverter works great with my 120-300 2.8. It is a terrific wildlife lens addition. Sigma teleconverters are made to use only with Sigma lenses. I use a Nikon 610 and this 2x will not work with any of my Nikon lenses.WALTER K : Yes, its the newer Tele extender and is supposed to work with any Sigma lens that accepts it along with any nikon AF camera.

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2019-02-01T15:38:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Used on Canon 7dm2 and Sony a7iii

Works flawlessly with my Sigma 70-200 2.8 and 120-300 2.8 on both my Canon 7d mark 2 as well as my Sony A7 mark 3 with my Mc-11 adapter but even better with my vitrox speed booster as it reduces my F Stop by 1 stop.

Charles B.

2018-12-10T09:36:41

Rated 5 out of 5

doubler

I was skeptical about this lens but I'm not real critical and couldn't believe it when I shot off hand with a 500mm telephoto.The pic. came out good enough and I'm not stedist

MARVIN P.

2017-09-08T12:58:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

This 2x coverter works great on my Sigma 70-200mm lens.

Donald R.

2017-08-06T09:14:11

Rated 5 out of 5

It works

Works as expected

Joseph G.

2017-07-27T10:39:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Weight advantage

Able to get longer distance with good quality. Wish it would work with my 18-35 sigma lens too. Alas. With this I was able to not regret leaving my Sigma 150-600 behind when I went on vacation.

KATHERINE O.

2017-05-18T08:43:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Good teleconverter

Works great with my 70-200, no auto focus on my 150-500.

JOHN H.

2017-05-03T09:31:22

Rated 3 out of 5

Very very seldom

I am using the teleconverter with a Nikon3s and a Sigma 150-600 mm zoom. Yes, the converter does what it should do... but it is user unfriendly.... the autofocus does not work, and it is difficult to focus. I will use it whenever i would like to make a picture with a 1200 mm lens... Very very seldom.

Gabe H.

2017-03-21T09:08:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Sigma 2x Tele-Converter

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of my photos taken with the Sigma Tele-Convertor. I have used other convertors in the past and always found a lot of image blur on the edges and lack of detail. With the sigma converter the blur was reduced on the edges and the detail was sharp. The quality of the Sigma was of a very high order and one can tell the difference with other lens made out of Japan. The detail in the workmanship is first rate. I am very pleased with my purchase of the Sigma 2x Tele-Convertor. I have attached 3 photos; the first two of Lens Alignment charts, the first on the left is from a Sigma 18-250 zoom set at 100mm zoom w/o the 2x, the second is with same lens set at 50mm with the 2x. The third photo is was taken with a Sigma 150-600mm with the 2x.

THOMAS L.

2017-02-03T12:14:46

Rated 4 out of 5

OK with 180mm f2.8 macro os

Image stabilizer seems to work ok at close to infinity, Autofocus does not work ( as specified). Image quality is ok in the non-macro range. Did not notice major degradation of image quality. Have no experience yet with macro range. Teleconverter is reasonably priced.

Rolf B.

2014-04-23T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Bigger is not always better

I use a Canon 7D with the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 lens and a Sigma 1.4X tele-converter and love it. It is almost always razor sharp and so I thought that the 2.0X tele-converter would also be very sharp. I was very disappointed with it. I knew it would change the f2.8 to f5.6, but I was not prepared for the degradation in auto-focus accuracy.

TERRY W.

2014-04-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works Great with Sigma 150-500mm APO OS

I shoot wildlife from a boat so I need lots of reach an with this Sigma 2x EX APO teleconverter on my Nikon D7100 and the Sigma 150-500mm lens I can get it, will be getting the 50-150mm 2.8 to go with it also. It communicates with the camera as intended, no problems with exposure or shooting. It does not have the white the dots to line up when installing to camera it's a little cumbersome to put on camera, Manual focus does not work on the Sigma 150-500mm lens.

EMMETH S.

2014-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sigma product at right pricing

Great sigma profuct at right pricing

Abe L.

2013-08-20T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Better than expected results

I bought this to use with a Sigma 120-300 Sport since there are some fit issues with using that lens and my Nikon 2x TC. No big deal, if it works out fine - if not I return it. Well, I have a 240-600 f/5.6 zoom with much better than expected image quality. Its not as good as what the 1.4xTC produces but its more than usable. AF is slower by a bit.Perhaps my speed bump on the lens using the USB dock will make it better but its not bad now. It adds length and make the whole package a bit much to balance so I use a sidekick gimbal and that helps. Overall worth it. Unless you just have to have the best IQ for 600mm....if thats the case Adorama has operators waiting.

WALTER K.

2013-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great way to get to 400 mm!

I use this tele-converter on my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS lens. It's a great way to get to 400 mm, even if the apperture is sacrificed to f/5.6. The autofocus is fast and consistent. Make double sure to check and make sure this converter is compatible with your lens, as it isn't compatible with all lenses.

JOSHUA M.

2013-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Didn't work with my lens

I must admit I read other reviews that said it didn't work for them but for the price I had to try. I wanted it to pair with my nikon 70-200 2.8 but the auto focus wouldn't work. I returned it right away and received credit.

Kat

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

I really like it paired with my Canon 70-200 f2.8L lens. I've been able to get close to birds and get some great shots. It does add weight to the lens so a tripod is a must. Less expensive than the Canon and works great.

JOHN T.

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than Canon?

I had been using a Canon 2x III Extender with my Sigma 120-300 2.8 OS (Also from Adorama) mounted on a Canon 7d for about about ten months and was never really completely satisfied with the sharpness of my shots. The sharpness didn't compare with the shots that another photographer, who used the same lens, produced. He wrote that he used a Sigma 2x teleconverter with the Sigma zoom lens. I decided to buy a Sigma 2x to see if it would make a difference. Shortly after I received it I tested it against the Canon 2x III. What I found was that shots with the Sigma 120-300 f2.8 OS combined with the less expensive Sigma 2x was noticeably sharper than the Canon 2x. I believe I've found a winning combination.

TONY T.

2013-01-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great for me.

Works great on my Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 and my Nikon D90. very affordable for the extra it provides. It feels well made and durable.

JOHN M.

2013-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Saved the cost of more exspensive lens

I bought this a while back and finally got around to using it for wildlife. It works great on my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO on a D800 and works even better in DX mode giving aprox a 600mm crop, but a smaller image. It works so well I am considering stacking it or a 1.4X to see it can keep me from buying a more expensive lens for now. And yes, you do lose some stops, but I have found a sturdy tripod can make up for the loss. The picture below is a cropped image in Lightroom.

RANDALL H.

2012-09-23T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for what I wanted!

I use this with my Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 lens to double the focal length for wildlife shots and barns I can't get close to because of trespassing issues! It gives me a long focal length and a feast F5.6 aperture to get shots without buying a much more expensive and cumbersome lens! Worth the money for what I do! I can even still hand hold for a lot of shots!

DON S.

2012-05-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Much better than non digital version

I found that I get sharper images than I did with non DG version.

james k.

2012-05-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Glad I traded up to the EX DG model

I traded my old non digital one to the EX DG model. It is sharper and I can actually focus better with this model. I use it with my Sigm APO 50-500mm DG lens .

JimmyK

2012-04-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great with 120-300 f/2.8 Telephoto

I use it with 120-300 f/2.8 Sigma lens for an extra reach for wildlife.

Joedifco

2012-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Extra reach when you need it.

I use Sigma 2x teleconverter with a 120-300mm f2.8 lens to give me extra reach. The 600mm is just what I need to give me great shots of wildlife.

Joedifco

2011-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Acceptable to buy and Try This Sigma TC

My plan was to extend the zoom range for my Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Zoom Lens, may can achieve to 200-600mm for DX format camera to shoot for wildlife/sport/action? Therefore I bought this Sigma APO Teleconverter 2x EX DG for mount on my Nikon D7000 & Nikon D90 camera body. Below is my observed result: 1) AF is maintained through out the entire range of fast and accurate. 2) The image quality is still fairly. 3) The extender will take your Aperture down to f/5.6, but you have extended double zoom range. I sill very happy with this 2x TC, although has little decrease the image quality-lose some of clarity/saturation, overall is a great TC. Especially for the pricing is reasonable. Please, note that you may better use Sigma Lens for Sigma TC for better compatible. My Recommendation is to try this Sigma 2x TC.

Yiu N.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good In Bright Light

Drops the amount of light into the camera, but the extra range makes it worth it most of the time.

RONALD J.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Clear Shots

Noticeable difference in focus speed when used with the 70-200 on the SD15. Image quality remained, must have some type of support and daylight to achieve desirable results. Really long focal lengths are achievable with the SD cameras 1.7X crop factor. Example 200mm X 2x Extender X SD15's 1.7x Crop = 680mm Focal length.

Nicholas C.

2011-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Way To Get That Extra Reach!

I recently purchased this teleconverter along with SIGMA'S 70-200 f2.8 OS lens and am very pleased with the added reach. Buy using them together, I have the flexibility of doubling my focal range to 140-400mm while maintaining a f-stop of 5.6 and the tack sharpness and consistent focus I am accustomed to. It's nice to have flexibility without carrying a second lens for those distant shots! (Please select this teleconverter carefully, as it does not work with all SIGMA lenses).

ShutterNut

2010-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I am please with the preformance

I am please with the functionality of this product. It would be nice if it would allow for Auto Focusing but that is not a show stopper in my opinion

RONALD J.

2010-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Puts me in places I can't get.

Any time I can't get where I can't go this is the answer. I always sues a monopod or tripod. Just like any large telephoto moving objects are elusive. If you know where your target is going to be set up before hand. When using a tripod I always use a remote shutter release, no matter what lens I am using. Sharp photos are a must if you are going to enjoy or sell them.

J-Dub

About Sigma 2x APO Tele-Converter

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I would buy this product again

By BRIGITTE E.

I am very pleased with the entire performance of this tele converter. I works seemlessly and effortlessly with my Sigma lens and Nikon camera. The price is right, too.

Glad I traded up to the EX DG model

By JimmyK

I traded my old non digital one to the EX DG model. It is sharper and I can actually focus better with this model. I use it with my Sigm APO 50-500mm DG lens .

The Sigma dedicated 2x APO Teleconverter features a high performance 6 element/5 group optical design, and it is optimized for use with long telephoto and telezoom lenses.

The high performance optical characteristics of this teleconverter maintains the optical performance of the compatible lenses with which it can be used.

Sigma APO Tele Converter 1.4x and 2x are dedicated Tele Converter lenses, which should be used only with the listed lenses.
The 2x Convertor will fit the following lenses
180mm f/3.5 APO MACRO Ex HSM - MF
300mm f/2.8 APO Ex HSM - AF
300mm f/4.0 APO MACRO - MF
400mm f/5.6 APO MACRO /HSM - MF
500mm f/4.5 APO Ex HSM - MF
800mm f/ 5.6 Ex HSM - MF
70-200mm f/2.8 Ex HSM - AF
70-210mm f/2.8 - MF
50-500mm f/4-6.3 APO - MF
100-300mm f/4 Ex HSM - MF
120-300mm f/2.8 Ex APO - AF
300-800mm f/5.6 Ex APO - MF
Will also fit the following Orginal Nikon AF Lenses
300mm f2.8 AF-S - AF
300mm f4.0 ED AF - MF

On the lists, the lenses marked "AF" will retain auto focus operation when used with a Tele Converter. The lenses marked "MF can only be used for manual

Please refer to the manufacturers Teleconverer Matching List for an updated compatability chart.
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/acc/condaitr.htm

What's in the box:

  • Sigma 2x EX DG APO Tele-Converter
  • Front & Rear Lens Caps
  • Soft Case
  • Sigma 1 Year North and South America Limited Warranty (3 Year USA Extended Warranty for a Total of 4 Years from Date of Purchase)

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