rtroxel730 Loc: Indiana

I have been taking pictures since the 60's my first good camera was a Pentax 35mm. I used it all over Europe when I
was in the Air Force. I bought a 2x extender to help my 105mm lens bring things a little close. I actually used it more for
a close up lens, I thought it worked better for that. About 10 years ago I upgraded to a Pentax K2000. I was pretty happy
with that but I thought my old 35mm actually did a better job. About 3 weeks ago I upgraded again to a Nikon D5600
and love this camera, the pictures are great. I travel out west frequently and would like to have a telephoto lens of
about 500 - 600mm. They are pretty pricy $1300 - 3000. I'm not a professional and take pictures as a hobby. I have
been looking at teleconverters. I see that Nikon has a Nikon AFN-S Teleconverter TC-14E III 1.4. That would bring my
300mm to the equivalent of 420mm. Has anyone used a teleconverter? My main problem with my old 2x was that things
were a little grainy. Right now I'm just investigating my options. I would appreciate any feedback before I go further
with this. Thanks

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

Welcome to the Hog, rtroxel730.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Which 300mm lens are we talking about here ?

Old Timer Loc: Greenfield, In.

My experience it that a 1.4 works satisfactorily with prime lens. The 2 will work with a fast lens, f4 or faster. You loose two stops with 2 plus some image quality. My experience is with Canon but from I have read the results are similar with other brands, I use 1.4 with good results with my prime lens and my on 70 200 mm L lens and 100 macro and 300 f4. with satisfactory results.

Nature_Shooter Loc: Chesterfield Missouri

Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!

I have a Sigma 150-600 and love it. Worth the money if you need the extra distance in a lens.

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

If you decide the bite the bullet, and go with a big lens, really consider the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 lens. With your D5600, it will give you excellent photos. Plus, if you ever decide to go full frame (which I bet you will!), the 200-500 is for a full frame camera also. It is an awesome lens, well worth the $1300.00 plus you will pay for it. If you can find one, a used or refurbished will cost less, but they are hard to find used.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Nikon 200-500 f5.6 GOOD, teleconverter BAD.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Consider the Kenko 1.4TC. I've used it on my Nikon 28-300mm, and the results have been good. Just be prepared for getting less light through the lens. It's cerainly a lot cheaper ($150) than a new lens. Try it, and if it's no good for your purposes, return it.

You could also look for a good used lens on ebay or KEH.

NeilJP

I have been considering the same and use a Nikon D7200. Due to the loss of light when using teleconverters I am just saving money and will go to the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD.
This lens will give you all the performance you need with 22* telephoto. It can be used as a general purpose lens do is a perfect all round choice for someone that travels as it means you do not have to carry multiple lens.

rtroxel730 Loc: Indiana

Sorry I should have included more info about my 300 lens, but my chat was pretty long
and I didn't want to make it longer. It is a Nikon AF-PNikor 70-300mm1:4.6-6.3ED.

Fotomacher Loc: Toronto

My longest lens is a AFS 300mm f/4 and I use it sometimes with a Nikon TC17EII. I have no problem with the max aperture of f/6.7 and the increase in focal length to 500mm is great. On a DX body, the lens + TC would be an effective focal length of 750mm. IQ is great and just need a bit of sharpening in PP. I also use the TC sometimes on my AFS 70-200mm f/2.8G VRII and on this lens the IQ is perfect with the TC and no sharpening in PP is needed.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Your camera has a crop sensor so the 300mm is equivalent to 450mm.

TCs work best with fast (2.8) long lenses. 1.4X are the best of the group but still they have a negative impact on image quality and on focus. Many including myself avoid them.

You may want to look at the new 3rd party 100-400 lenses by Sigma and Tamron. On your camera they will equate to 150-600mm and cost a little more than 1/2 of the longer lenses and are much lighter and therefore more manageable.

Kozan Loc: Trenton Tennessee

Before you buy the teleconverter, download the manual for it and make sure it will work with the lens you have. Just because it is a Nikon TC does not mean it will work with your lens. I learned the hard way about that. Luckily, B & H refunded my money quickly.

Kozan

wolfman

Sigma 150-600 Sport-Excellent

Shakey Sam Loc: Earth

I had a Canon 1.4 and a 2x. Hated both of them. IQ suffers with them. Sold both.