70-200mm VR and 1.7 TC

[daodang]

Hi,

I'm looking for experiences and advices from NikonCafe members for that combination. Does the converter retain VR and how it affects the images quality?

Thanks in advance for the inputs.

 

[F15Todd]

I used that setup this weekend. You do still have VR, but I had it turned off for this shot. This is right from a D2h with the 70-200mm at 340mm, the only thing I did with the RAW file was right click in Nikon View and save as a .jpg.

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Full EXIF Info
Date/Time 14-May-2005 14:09:13
Make Nikon
Model NIKON D2H
Flash Used No
Focal Length 340 mm
Exposure Time 1/1250 sec
Aperture f/4.8
ISO Equivalent 200
Exposure Bias +1/3
White Balance (9)
Metering Mode center weighted (2)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Program aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

 

[Vernon t]

I bought the 1.7 with my 300f4 to give me a "cheap" way to get 500mm and realize it's a perfect match for the 70-200.
The general consensus here and DPR seems to be that the 1.4 gives you next to no degradation, the 1.7 gives better reach and image quality loss that is rarely significant, white the 2xtc gives great reach but noticeable softness.
My 1.4's gathering dust since the 1.7 arrived.

 

[daodang]

Todd and Vernon,

a great thank for the inputs. Appreciates them.

Regards.

 

[F15Todd]

Buy it, you know you want to

 

[hans]

Daodang

I just bought the 1.7 I've posted some shots from Nena in the animal forum check them out if you wish I like the combo to early to give a decent opinion

Still want that 200 f2

 

[Greg]

Great shot Todd. I'm glad you folks like the 1.7. I should get mine the end of the week. I also plan to use it on the 70-200 and also the 300 2.8. Figure I'll carry the 14 and 17 along with the 70-200 when a lot of walking is involved. Don't really want to lug that 300 any great distance. Not that I'm out of shape....uh HUH. just don't want to take the risk of dropping it. Sounded like a good reason to me for getting it.

 

[daodang]

Buy it, you know you want to

Yes, you're right Tood. I want to. :!:
Just got the 70-200mm VR this afternoon. I try it on some «home subjects» (my children). My goodness, AFS is quick (a bit quicker than my Sigma 100-300mm HSM). And VR works beautifully. I love its sound.

 

[daodang]

Daodang

I just bought the 1.7 I've posted some shots from Nena in the animal forum check them out if you wish I like the combo to early to give a decent opinion

Still want that 200 f2

Hans, thanks for the input. Nina portrait is fairly sharp. Besides, Nina is lovely. I doesn't dare to show her picture to my little girl since she begs for a female dog for almost 2 years now. Heartless father she said.

 

[SSchex]

Here is a shot of a female Dickcissel with 70-200vr and tce 1.7, handheld, from my truck in active mode.

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[phranc]

I use the combination and love it.

 

[Gale]

You guys are ruthless and going to put me in the poorest house on the planet.


GRRRRRRRRRR


VR VR VR VR VR VR in C.. Sing allllll day long.

LA LA LA LA VR VR VR 70-200 70-200 70-200

1.7 1.7 1.7

LA LA LA LA VR VR VR

 

[daodang]

You guys are ruthless and going to put me in the poorest house on the planet.


GRRRRRRRRRR


VR VR VR VR VR VR in C.. Sing allllll day long.

LA LA LA LA VR VR VR 70-200 70-200 70-200

1.7 1.7 1.7

LA LA LA LA VR VR VR

Hi Gale, I start singing when I begin to use the 70-200mm VR . What a piece of glass, especially in low light :!: I understand now why Frank stands for Nikon pro lenses.

 

[GeneR]

Does anyone know how many stops do you lose with the 1.7x?

Gene

 

[F15Todd]

Does anyone know how many stops do you lose with the 1.7x?

Gene

One and a half with the TC-17E II

 

[GeneR]

Thanks Todd.

Gene

 

[Anthony747]

I have this combo and I'm happy!

Anthony

 

[yahtzee]

am gonna be heading this route very soon as well....not sure if ill have the 28-70 2.8 first or not..