I"m having a problem with my Nikon TC-17E: I purchased a used Nikon TC-17E used from amazon, and mounted it on my Nikon 70-200 VR Lens, which its intended to work with, and I find that...

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

I purchased a used Nikon TC-17E used from amazon, and mounted it on my Nikon 70-200 VR Lens, which its intended to work with, and I find that I get a very dark viewfinder, and I cant get a shot, has anyone else, had a problem, like this?.....I"m going to return the Nikon TC-17E, back to amazon, and just order a new one, I"m hopeing the one, I recieved, was just defective

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Don't know why you can't get a shot off, but the very nature of a teleconverter is that you will lose almost 2 stops of light, hence the darker viewfinder.

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

thanks, but my d800, just keeps hunting, and cant get a shot off, I returned the used one, I purchased, and ordered a new one, hopefully, this will remedy my situation, but thank you, for your Information

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

I"m suppose to get the new one today, stay tuned for my update......

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

lone ranger wrote:

I"m suppose to get the new one today, stay tuned for my update......

Have no ideas for you. Mine works well with the camera and lens except for losing 1 1/2 stops. Good luck with the new one. ;)

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

thanks, I"m hopeing that I just got a defective one, I returned that one, and the brand new one from amazon, is due today, I"m sure that I will have better results, I will post my findings, by tommorow..........stay tuned!!

Ponce Loc: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

Same here, mine is just fine with my new 70-200 2.8 lens.

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

I have the 70-200 2.8 lens,as well, I hope to have the same results, as you have....stay tuned, for my findings!!!

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

well I recieved my new nikon TC-17E , from amazon, and I"m very happy to say, it works like a charm, with my Nikon 70-200MM VR 2.8 Lens...........obviously, the used one I purchased was defective, this is why I love dealing with amazon, I purchased the used one thru, them, returned it, no questions asked, and recieved my brand new one, today, I"m truly a happy camper!!!

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

lone ranger wrote:

well I recieved my new nikon TC-17E , from amazon, and I"m very happy to say, it works like a charm, with my Nikon 70-200MM VR 2.8 Lens...........obviously, the used one I purchased was defective, this is why I love dealing with amazon, I purchased the used one thru, them, returned it, no questions asked, and recieved my brand new one, today, I"m truly a happy camper!!!

Good news. Glad to hear the new one worked out. ;)

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

yes, the used one that I had purchased just did not work properly, although, it looked very good, but I"m very glad, that I bought the Nikon TC-17E brand new.........and I"m looking forward to useing it on m Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR Zoom and getting 350 MM in distance!!!.......I"m hopeing the weather will start to improve, as so , we can head to the zoo....
thanks, for the nice words, David.......!!

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

lone ranger wrote:

yes, the used one that I had purchased just did not work properly, although, it looked very good, but I"m very glad, that I bought the Nikon TC-17E brand new.........and I"m looking forward to useing it on m Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR Zoom and getting 350 MM in distance!!!.......I"m hopeing the weather will start to improve, as so , we can head to the zoo....
thanks, for the nice words, David.......!!

I'm sure you will enjoy the 70-200 with the TC17E. I use the T14E and the T17E with my old original 70-200 2.8 VRI and get good results. If you pixel peep you will find a slight reduction in IQ, but at normal viewing size it won't be noticeable.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Did you try manual focus?

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

I too, own the the 70- 200VR 2.8 zoom.......what do you find different, using the other tele extenders?/..........do you find a great deal of picture loss, if you decide to enlarge a photo?
I"m shooting with a D800, I"m hoping that I can enlarge my photos, to 81/2 X11 or 13X20 with out to much picture quality loss..........I do my own printing, with my Epson wide carriage printer, what are your thoughts??

gessman Loc: Colorado

lone ranger wrote:

I too, own the the 70- 200VR 2.8 zoom.......what do you find different, using the other tele extenders?/..........do you find a great deal of picture loss, if you decide to enlarge a photo?
I"m shooting with a D800, I"m hoping that I can enlarge my photos, to 81/2 X11 or 13X20 with out to much picture quality loss..........I do my own printing, with my Epson wide carriage printer, what are your thoughts??

My thoughts are you've outfitted yourself well to get a good print, one of the best cameras, one of the best lens, just go for it. Print it, look at it, accept or reject it. Then, when you see what you have, you will know what to discuss or not, if anything. If the print is not good, look in the mirror for the cause. Why do you need thoughts - it's just a sheet of paper and some ink - be bold. :roll: