Gene51 wrote:
It's important to understand that TELEconverters are intended to be used with telephoto lenses, and a small selection of zooms. They are not intended to work with wide angle, normal, or wide angle to telephoto zoom lenses.
There is nothing wrong with using a converter with a fast tele lens - like a 200mm F2 or 300mm F2.8, and you can get great results with a 1.4 on a 70-200mm F2.8. Some lenses have dedicated converters. But not the 17-50.
And if you shoot Nikon with Nikon lenses, of course your best option is to use a Nikon TC. But if you use a Sigma lens, the best choice for a TC is Sigma, regardless of what camera it is on.
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Thanks Gene51 for ur information. I wish all my equipment was from one mfg. this teleconverter situation was a lot of lack of knowledge and not wanting to spend that much. I am in my 70’s and on fixed income. Just trying to enjoy what I can afford and happy for those with nice equipment. Part of equation is always the photographer.