Teleconverter Question

I don't have your answer, Frank, but I'll bump your inquiry to the top of the list.

Kenko doesn't make a 1.7X TC, so it will definitely be a Nikon. I just don't know the mode number.

 

I personally shoot with that lens and couple it with the Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14EII. I like the 1.4 TC because it is the sharpest of the converters and you don't lose that much light when using it.

 

have to agree with Gordon here, you wont go wrong!

 

Frank,

Here are some TC and lens compatibility charts.
http://www.nikonlinks.com/unklbil/teleconverters.htm

Glenn

 

the nikon TC-14EII or TC-14e is compatible for all afi - af-s lenses so your good to go.......

 

Would some patient soul please advise me about converters. I am in the long queue for a 70-200, delivery is slower than slow, but when it arrives I'd like to couple it with one of the 3 converters presently on offer.
As I understand things, the TC 20 reduces aperture by 2 steps. So presumeably it will be between the 1.4 and the 1.7 .

Second question, will the converter work with the 18-70 kit lens? (Just for something to do while I'm waiting) :redface:

Thanks in anticipation.

 

Rob,

Personally, I would stick with the TC-14EII in conjunction with the 70-200mm. I have not used the TC-17, but it could only be worse than the TC-14, and I find that it slows up the focussing sufficiently for me not to want anything worse. What I am saying is that I find the TC-14EII fine, but do notice a little slowing up of the focussing. With even less light, this situation could only worsen. However, many people use it (the TC-17) with good results, so take your pick.

Neither of these converters will work with the 18-70. The front element of the converter and the rear element of the lens would clash, with dire results!

 

The TC-e type teleconverters won't mate to the AF-D lenses such as the standard AF 300/2.8 -- it has to be the AF-I or AF-S type. There is an option... you can have a tab on the teleconverter's mounting plate machined off so the converter will mate. This will allow it to function on the AF-D model.

re: the 70-200VR, the TC-14e converter (or the TC-14e-II) is the perfect match for that lens. It will work with the TC-17e, but contrast and sharpness is reduced a bit (stop down to improve this).

Ron

 

Thank you Steve, much appreciated.