Teleconverter Question
Oct 2, 2018 09:45:41 #
I could likely use Google to research this; however, my experience in reading these threads is that the answers to a question or comments on a comment diverge and morph to limits beyond imagination. Now, my question. I have a Nikon D850 (camera is a lot smarter than me--and I know that), with various lenses--both zoom and primary. My primary travel lens (right now) is a Nikkor 28-300. My photo subjects while traveling are landscape, architecture, people, animals, museum art, flowers, etc. I love to take pictures of the smaller details on buildings (usually churches), so I extend the zoom all the way to 300. Often that is just not enough. Would it be a wise investment to get a teleconverter to extend this range? I'm not familiar with teleconverters or their function.
Oct 2, 2018 09:51:43 #
They do add to your abilities but I have found (many others have not) that my flexibility and sharpness go down. The F Stop needs to be higher and it seems less sharp to me. Have not used it with my 28-300 which I also use much of the time but that has been my experience with my other main lens - a 200-500. Both are also used on my 850. Good luck and keep us posted about your results if you do decide to get one.
Oct 2, 2018 09:57:36 #
Careful, this is what I found with a quick search.
"None of the Nikon Teleconverters work with the Nikon 28–300, f/3.5~5.6 zoom lens. Do not even try to fit. The read of the lens will strike against the front element of the teleconverter and both will get damaged permanently. "
Also, look at this discussion for info.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-471112-1.html.
"None of the Nikon Teleconverters work with the Nikon 28–300, f/3.5~5.6 zoom lens. Do not even try to fit. The read of the lens will strike against the front element of the teleconverter and both will get damaged permanently. "
Also, look at this discussion for info.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-471112-1.html.
Oct 2, 2018 10:05:39 #
Joexx wrote:
Careful, this is what I found with a quick search.
"None of the Nikon Teleconverters work with the Nikon 28–300, f/3.5~5.6 zoom lens. Do not even try to fit. The read of the lens will strike against the front element of the teleconverter and both will get damaged permanently. "
Also, look at this discussion for info.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-471112-1.html.
"None of the Nikon Teleconverters work with the Nikon 28–300, f/3.5~5.6 zoom lens. Do not even try to fit. The read of the lens will strike against the front element of the teleconverter and both will get damaged permanently. "
Also, look at this discussion for info.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-471112-1.html.
And generic teleconverters just don't work well with zoom lenses.
Oct 2, 2018 10:10:14 #
Thank you--I found that in my google search. So, I guess, I will live with "as close as I can get." I like the size and weight of the 28-300.
Oct 2, 2018 10:13:05 #
Instead of google you can search right here on the hog ,many times I find my answer that way ,sometimes it makes me think of a more important question I might not have thought of
Oct 2, 2018 10:22:33 #
I would encourage you to look at a second lens such as a 150-600mm. Both Tamron and Sigma make very good lens in that mm range that are good lens and reasonably priced. I really like my Sigma 150-600 Contemporary. It is not my most used lens, but very useful when I need and want it for specific shots. I will admit that it does not sparkle like the Canon 100-400mm, but half the price!
Oct 2, 2018 10:25:18 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
bjtanddtr1 wrote:
I could likely use Google to research this; howeve... (show quote)
Are you not able to achieve what you want by cropping?
Oct 2, 2018 10:25:26 #
bjtanddtr1 wrote:
I could likely use Google to research this; howeve... (show quote)
You seem to have a lens collection now.
Not sure what you want to carry but for such details on churches etc. but you might consider a Tamron 150-600mm lens over the teleconverter which won't work well with your lens.
As a supplement take the 24-120mm and have it all covered.
There is an all in one 18-400mm you might want to consider as well if one lens is your goal.
But for me I prefer the 2 lens option.
Oct 2, 2018 10:25:36 #
Teleconverters will multiply your lens' focal length. However, that comes at a cost. They cut your f-stop by the amount of multiplication. Additionally, they magnify any defects the lens may have by the amount of their multiplication.
--Bob
--Bob
bjtanddtr1 wrote:
I could likely use Google to research this; howeve... (show quote)
Oct 2, 2018 10:44:56 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
bjtanddtr1 wrote:
Thank you--I found that in my google search. So, I guess, I will live with "as close as I can get." I like the size and weight of the 28-300.
I use the 28-300 as my walk-around lens on my D750 and I'm quite satisfied. Life is full of trade-offs and "zooming with my feet" appeals more to me than carrying a lot of extra gear (IMHO).
Oct 2, 2018 11:07:46 #
bjtanddtr1 wrote:
Thank you--I found that in my google search. So, I guess, I will live with "as close as I can get." I like the size and weight of the 28-300.
Love my 28-300 as well and use it often. I do have the Nikon TC-20EII that I use with great success with my Nikon 70-200 2.8 but that is a fair bit heavier to carry around. For a walk around lens stick with your 28-300. I wish I could use that TC on other lenses as well but as has been stated here it's a NO GO!
Happy shooting!
Donna
Oct 2, 2018 12:31:04 #
leftj wrote:
Are you not able to achieve what you want by cropping?
I do crop, but I seem to get more noise than I like. Suggestions?
Oct 2, 2018 12:52:34 #
One way to combat noise is by using ETTR/EBTR exposure techniques. However, consider "noise" is somewhat the equivalent of film grain. It's always there. Selection of ISO and exposure can certainly help. Though, some cameras seem to have more of an issue with this than others.
--Bob
--Bob
bjtanddtr1 wrote:
I do crop, but I seem to get more noise than I like. Suggestions?
Oct 2, 2018 13:03:43 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
bjtanddtr1 wrote:
I do crop, but I seem to get more noise than I like. Suggestions?
No. Noise is a problem if you have to crop too much. As one of the others suggested the Sigma 150-600 may be the answer but you would want to rent it and see if it gives you what you need.
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