Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm lens with TC-14E III Teleconverter
Apr 26, 2015 09:28:42 #
I don't know how heavy the lens is, but long heavy lenses and teleconvertors mounted on a camera, could strain or damage the lens mount. Unless your lens mounts direct to the tripod, I couldn't recommend this combination.
Apr 26, 2015 09:54:30 #
ecommons wrote:
I don't know how heavy the lens is, but long heavy lenses and teleconvertors mounted on a camera, could strain or damage the lens mount. Unless your lens mounts direct to the tripod, I couldn't recommend this combination.
The Nikon 80-400mm comes with a tripod mount.
Apr 26, 2015 09:55:05 #
While not a big fan of Teleconverters, I do use the TC-14E III with my Nikkor 80-400mm on a Nikon D810, usually for birding. On a bright day it does give extended reach, and of requisite sharpness for further cropping if needed. While I do not own the Nikon TC17 or TC2, several birders I have been in the field with do, and would not reccomned these on the 80-400; they work on the larger prime lenses, but have focus issues on the 80-400. One drawback of the TC is it limits your aperture to F8 or smaller; so you need to watch depth of field if you are trying to isolate a smaller subject.
If you have frequent need to shoot a widely varying distances, where you do not have good options to move closer (i.e. birding from a boat) I would highly recommend the TC-14 over strictly cropping.
I took the attached picture last month with the TC-14. 550mm, 1/2000, F8, iso100
If you have frequent need to shoot a widely varying distances, where you do not have good options to move closer (i.e. birding from a boat) I would highly recommend the TC-14 over strictly cropping.
I took the attached picture last month with the TC-14. 550mm, 1/2000, F8, iso100
Apr 26, 2015 10:46:58 #
Gene51 Thanks for a response that finally addresses the question. Remember a TC does not change focal length it only magnifies the image, reducing the FOV ( like a crop sensor) If your final image quality if affected by sensor pixilation rather than lens fuzziness then a TC might help, with my D800 and the current 80-400 zoom, IQ is obviously limited by the lens, therefore a TC would not help.. The question is not whether the TC with 80-400 zoom and D800/D810 can produce a usable picture, but rather could one get the same or better result by cropping
Gene51 wrote:
Extenders work best with fast prime telephoto lens... (show quote)
Apr 26, 2015 12:17:56 #
dougneve wrote:
I have just purchased a Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm lens and am considering using this from time to time with either the Nikon TC-14E II or TC-14E III teleconverter. I am wondering if it is physically possible to use either of the teleconverters with this lens and if anyone has any experience of this combination.
Get onto a camera store website, click on the Nikon TC and it will tell you what lenses it is compatible with.
Apr 26, 2015 13:44:38 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Is that the newer or the older 80-400 ?
New one just purchased. I had the old one many years ago and gave up on it to slow to focus
Apr 26, 2015 14:26:44 #
I have that exact setup and use it all the time with my tele 14E II.
You must have enough light and be using a camera that has f8 assist. I used it on a D800 and D810. You get 560 reach but boy you had better be shooting fast or on a tripod.
Here is a shot I took with it on the Skagit River on a pitching boat!
You need to practice!
You must have enough light and be using a camera that has f8 assist. I used it on a D800 and D810. You get 560 reach but boy you had better be shooting fast or on a tripod.
Here is a shot I took with it on the Skagit River on a pitching boat!
You need to practice!
Apr 26, 2015 20:01:06 #
I wouldn't use a teleconverter on that lens.... I have the older one (still a VR) and it would lose too much light. The previous answer is correct about fast shutter speed and tripod.... although for me it is the light issue.
Apr 26, 2015 21:33:10 #
imagemeister wrote:
Depending on exactly what camera body you are using, you may be better off cropping and using well applied pixel enlargement - no physicalities to contend with and you do not loose 1 stop of light.
What is applied pixel enlargement and how is it done?
Thank you.
Apr 27, 2015 09:40:45 #
Chelli wrote:
What is applied pixel enlargement and how is it done?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Some cameras, most notably Sony, can do it in camera - Sony calls it "Clear Image Zoom" (CIZ) - shot as JPEG only.
In post process, Adobe resizing programs use the default "bicubic" algorithms - where it is best to use the "bicubic smoother for enlargements" in 10% or less increments.
There are several dedicated post processing software programs that you have to pay for........
You may try a google search for "pixel enlargement" or similar.
Apr 27, 2015 12:14:38 #
Apr 27, 2015 14:16:04 #
dougneve
Loc: Eastbourne, U.K.
Thank you for your response, which was very informative. I am not familiar with the TC-14. This does not seem to be available from suppliers here in the U.K., however I will have a look around for this item.
Regards.
Regards.
Apr 27, 2015 14:16:49 #
Apr 27, 2015 14:17:59 #
dougneve
Loc: Eastbourne, U.K.
Thank you for your response. I will look into the system you have suggested.
Apr 27, 2015 14:19:38 #
dougneve
Loc: Eastbourne, U.K.
Thank you for your response and your comments were helpful. Your image looks superb.
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