Would Kenko 2x work with Nikkor 105 micro?

Hi Tim,

As I have neither the 105 micro, nor Kenko's 2X, I shouldn't be answering this at all, but I do have Kenko's 1.4X teleconverter, which I use with the 180 f/2.8, which is also a 'screw type' AF lens like the 105. It works fine. I would guess that the more expensive and modern teleconverter would perform better in your application as well.

 

All standard Nikon AF lenses (as opposed to AF-S) do not have a motor in the lens. Instead they are focused by a motor in the camera body. The coupling between the body and lens is a screw mechanism that is visible at about the 7 o'clock position when looking into the F-mount on the camera body.

 

Yes - Kenko TCs work with regular AF lenses. Gerry had my definition right - 'screw drive type' vs AF-S. Kenko's lower priced TCs are older design and in the opinion of many, do not perform as well as their newer TCs (lower contrast and softer.) I think the older ones are called DG and the newer ones PRO, but I'm not sure about that. Either one should function with your lens. Of course if you are focusing and metering manually, you can try your Nikon TCs and see if they give you the effect you are going for.

 

If the 105mm is similar in build to my 90mm no teleconverter will work. The rear lens is not recessed enough to clear the front lens of the teleconverter.

 

Should work no problem Tim, the latest Kenko's work with af and af-s lenses, you can try a cheaper tc if you want I will even lend you my MC7 kenko if you want to try it, there is a degradation of the picture quality but if you fill the frame and don't crop it will be fine.

Here is an example of the Kenko MC7 with the Tamron 90 sp. There is a fair amount of cropping on this one but it was big for a Jumping Spider.

 

It'll work. The Kenko pro 300 TCs will work with anything - seriously. I think they're the only teleconverters that are compatible with all non-MLU nikon lenses. (And that includes the 12-24DX! Yes, it will still AF, too!)

Ming

 

Yes. They will work together as I have both the Nikon 105mm and the Kenko. The newer Kenfo will also AF with the lens.The only downside is that you give up a couple of stops. Make sure to use a tripod and/or focusing rail for the macro work. Trying to handhold is near impossible.

 

The Kenko converters work TU on all Nikon lenses! :biggrin:

JohnG