D7100 Everyday lens: I recently posted info on a TC. I learned enough to ask a second question-that being a recommendation for an everyday lens for a D7100 that can be used with a TC...

jbeejay80120 Loc: Littleton, Co 80120

I recently posted info on a TC. I learned enough to ask a second question-that being a recommendation for an everyday lens for a D7100 that can be used with a TC and recommendation on which TC should be paired with the lens. Again, thanks in advance, Bill

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

jbeejay80120 wrote:

I recently posted info on a TC. I learned enough to ask a second question-that being a recommendation for an everyday lens for a D7100 that can be used with a TC and recommendation on which TC should be paired with the lens. Again, thanks in advance, Bill

The everyday lens I use most on my camera is a 50mm. If you are asking about which lens has a wide range of focal lengths that is compatible with Teleconverters, here is a link that lists the different Nikon lenses and which TCs they are compatible with.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/EN_Comp_chart.html

jbeejay80120 Loc: Littleton, Co 80120

Thanks, This should answer my question.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Mac wrote:

The everyday lens I use most on my camera is a 50mm. If you are asking about which lens has a wide range of focal lengths that is compatible with Teleconverters, here is a link that lists the different Nikon lenses and which TCs they are compatible with.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/EN_Comp_chart.html

Unfortunately many lenses aren't listed. One is left to assume that if it isn't listed, it isn't compatible

jlefebvre Loc: Toronto, Ontario

My favourite walk around lens is my Nikkor 18-300...just the right lens for everything..

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

Unfortunately many lenses aren't listed. One is left to assume that if it isn't listed, it isn't compatible

That's what I think, not compatible.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

jlefebvre wrote:

My favourite walk around lens is my Nikkor 18-300...just the right lens for everything..

+1... :thumbup:

jbeejay80120 Loc: Littleton, Co 80120

Thanks, I'll investigate. I've been using the Nikkor 18-200

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

jlefebvre wrote:

My favourite walk around lens is my Nikkor 18-300...just the right lens for everything..

Unfortunately that lens is not TC compatible, which is what the OP is looking for.

jbeejay80120 Loc: Littleton, Co 80120

That is why I'm looking for a recommendation other than the one I'm using. I didn't know a TC was not an option.

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

jbeejay80120 wrote:

I recently posted info on a TC. I learned enough to ask a second question-that being a recommendation for an everyday lens for a D7100 that can be used with a TC and recommendation on which TC should be paired with the lens. Again, thanks in advance, Bill

what are you photographing? for long range the 300mm is a great lens that will work well with a converter. you may need to manually focus with the 2x converter, but should work fine with 1.4 or 1.7. for shorter ranges the micro 105mm is also an excellent lens. I think if you want a zoom lens, the only one that will work is the ??x200mm, you will have to check with the Nikon compatibility chart to see which one it is, as I do not have the lens and cannot remember what the lower number is. if you opt for the micro 105, it is also a great portrait lens and an excellent macro lens if you want to explore something new.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Mac wrote:

That's what I think, not compatible.

Absolutely. The important thing is to know before you "buy and try." The first is a waste of money; the second may render your lens inoperable.

I know the first from experience: I saw a used 1.4x at a great price, bought it, intending to use it on a Nikkor zoom. Incompatible-- now I knew enough not to force it--and I have used it with my 105, but not to attain the reach I intended.

jbeejay80120 Loc: Littleton, Co 80120

Decided I needed a better lens. Minimal $$ spent on a lens when I didn't understand "you get what you pay for"--I know better now.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

An 18-140 would be a good 'every day' choice. If you want to maximize the DX lenses from Nikon, find a good used copy of the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 DX. Every image I've seen from this sense has been a double-take to look again.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1755.htm

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Everyday lens that can be used with a TC? Basically, primes can be used with TC's. I recommend the 28-300 as the best all round walk around lens. It's an fx lens but works great with a D7100. I use it on a D7000.