Nikon Teleconverters 2x
Feb 12, 2016 18:26:44 #
jbeejay80120
Loc: Littleton, Co 80120
Any recommendations? Satisfaction of 3rd party i.e. Tamron.
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
Feb 12, 2016 18:41:33 #
I believe the new Nikon TC's are only for specific lenses, so your decision may already decided.
Feb 12, 2016 18:46:33 #
jbeejay80120 wrote:
Any recommendations? Satisfaction of 3rd party i.e. Tamron.
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
The best that I can recommend is to purchase a few - from where you can return them - and do some testing ! In some cases, 3rd party beats OEM - especially with zooms.
Feb 12, 2016 18:50:42 #
One thing I learned about tele-converters over the years is that a converter that works with one lens isn't so good on the next one. I've had third party, Pentax, and Nikon over the years and the story is the same. Nikon has recognized this to the point that their 800mm ships with a converter that is matched to that specific lens. They have matching serial numbers.
Now, back to your issue. It would be a good idea to list the lenses you intend to use a 2x converter with. Hopefully folks with those lenses will respond. If you know the lens and converter their opinion will have more value.
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Now, back to your issue. It would be a good idea to list the lenses you intend to use a 2x converter with. Hopefully folks with those lenses will respond. If you know the lens and converter their opinion will have more value.
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Feb 12, 2016 18:50:46 #
imagemeister wrote:
The best that I can recommend is to purchase a few - from where you can return them - and do some testing ! In some cases, 3rd party beats OEM - especially with zooms.
It is also worth considering using a 1.4X TC and cropping your way to 2X - PROVIDED- you are using a current high MP body/sensor and use well applied pixel enlargement techniques/software.
Feb 12, 2016 18:56:09 #
Blasthoff wrote:
I believe the new Nikon TC's are only for specific lenses, so your decision may already decided.
Only for the 800mm. Other than that they sell a 1.4x, 1.7x and 2.0x.
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Feb 12, 2016 19:01:57 #
Ponce
Loc: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
All I can say is that I have the Nikon 1.7 and I love it. Good Luck !!!
Feb 12, 2016 20:35:21 #
The Nikon home page states that the TC 1.4 III is for use with compatible Nikkor AF-S lenses. Goes on to list the 400mm and the 70-300 zoom.
Feb 12, 2016 20:42:23 #
jbeejay80120 wrote:
Any recommendations? Satisfaction of 3rd party i.e. Tamron.
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
the Nikon 1.7 or 1.4 is better for auto focus. be sure to check Nikon for lens compatibility, as only certain Nikon lenses will work with a teleconverter. otherwise you will damage your lens.
Feb 12, 2016 20:47:13 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
The Nikon home page states that the TC 1.4 III is for use with compatible Nikkor AF-S lenses. Goes on to list the 400mm and the 70-300 zoom.
You need all the words. It says lenses "LIKE" the 400mm and the 70 - 300.
If you actually check the compatibility specs it lists a dozen lenses.
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As for auto focus, the body and lens will make a difference. If the body will auto focus at F/8.0, a lens with a maximum F/4.0 through the zoom range you should be OK. If the body will only A/F at F5.6 you will lose A/F with a 2x and most long lenses.
Some, mostly short lenses, have a protruding rear element. Converters are a no-no for obvious reasons.
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Feb 12, 2016 21:37:20 #
Not to be pedantic, but actually the site lists 19 compatible lenses. No "Like" to be found.
Trying to help move the discovery process forward in a friendly, supportive manner.
Trying to help move the discovery process forward in a friendly, supportive manner.
Feb 12, 2016 21:56:53 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
Not to be pedantic, but actually the site lists 19 compatible lenses. No "Like" to be found.
Trying to help move the discovery process forward in a friendly, supportive manner.
Trying to help move the discovery process forward in a friendly, supportive manner.
I believe in your post you referenced the 1.4 from the home page, although the OP was asking about the 2.0
"AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-14E III
Product 2219
Increase the reach of compatible AF-S NIKKOR lenses like the AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR or AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR without sacrificing image quality, autofocus accuracy, metering or even VR image stabilization.
Feb 13, 2016 05:04:02 #
jbeejay80120 wrote:
Any recommendations? Satisfaction of 3rd party i.e. Tamron.
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
Recommendations is that given that a 2x removes 25% sharpness, unless you are using it on a handful of crazy-sharp lenses - Nikon 200mm F2, 400mm F2.8, maybe the 70-200 F2.8 VRII (not the previous versions). An F4 or slower lens, or any of the popular zooms that people try to use with TCs will result in poor handling and poor image quality.
Feb 13, 2016 05:25:57 #
jbeejay80120 wrote:
Any recommendations? Satisfaction of 3rd party i.e. Tamron.
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
What to look for in the specs? Thanks in advance. Bill
You might find this interesting although its about Nikon TCs.
http://www.dslrbodies.com/lenses/teleconverters-for-nikon/
http://www.dslrbodies.com/lenses/teleconverters-for-nikon/why-do-you-seem-to-be-so.html
Feb 13, 2016 05:52:26 #
The best teleconverter I have is the one custom made by Nikon for its (my) olde 300/2.8. Designed to match the lens is a good thing. I use it with my Pocket Cinema Camera to get massive telephoto of high quality for shooting the moon. The full frame coverage gives a great magnification factor. I was shooting a time lapse of the moon with this rig one night and shot a strange, in our atmosphere, UFO of sorts:
http://youtu.be/Lem7-r8XHAI
Keep in mind this is a time lapse. The thing crossing the moon is going about 5X slower in real life.
Just a nod to the renewed X Files fans.
http://youtu.be/Lem7-r8XHAI
Keep in mind this is a time lapse. The thing crossing the moon is going about 5X slower in real life.
Just a nod to the renewed X Files fans.
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