More information on the nikon webpage please tag your photos with. Nikon afs teleconverter tc 20e iii nikon d3s nikon d800 nikon afs nikkor 35mm f1. Its front elements poke out, so they are shrouded in rubber. Sep 24, 2016 these include the d5, d500, d4d4s, df, d800 d800e, d810d810a, d600 d610, d750, d7100 and d7200. As a nature photographer, i have been wondering myself about this for a while, but never had a chance to actually quantify what the image degradation figures would look like when using the tc 14e ii, tc 17e ii and the tc 20e iii with nikon lenses. Af functions are disabled only used with manual focus. I would appreciate feedback from those who own or have experience with a nikon d300 and nikon 70 200 vrii combined with either the nikon tc 20e iii or nikon 17e ii. I know next to nothing about tcs and would appreciate any advice. The tc 14a, tc 200 and tc 201 are intended for lenses of 200mm and less. The three teleconverters used were the nikon tc 14e iii, tc 17e ii, and the tc 20e iii. Nikon nikkor afs tc20e 2x 35mm iii lens tc20e iii for. Registering your nikon product allows us to send you with your permission important updates, service information and helpful hints, and it makes it easier should you ever need to call in for help. D300s, afs nikkor 300mm f4d ifed, tc20e iii teleconverter total focal.
The rear elements of nikkor lenses not listed can contact and damage the teleconverter element and must not be attached. D3, afs vr zoomnikkor 200400mm f4g ifed, tc14e ii teleconverter total. List includes current lenses along with lenses for which. A fellow photographer recently asked me how much image degradation one would see with each nikon teleconverter. I am a nikon lover but i never got convincing results while using the tc 20e iii on my nikon 70 200 vrii, the images arent sharp enough for me at any apertures, mirror up, remote shutter, steady tripod, manual focusing on live view etc. I took some bored test shots because i needed to kill some time before a shoot and i thought i would take some teleconverter shots. I am planning to buy the following teleconverter afs teleconverter tc 20e iii i want to photograph the super moon. Nikon afs vr 70300 with afs teleconverter tc20e iii flickr. For additional information about nikon teleconverter compatibility andor function limitations, refer to the documentation packaged with the nikkor lens andor. I am stunned and seriously in love wife said that she doesnt mind. How to use a teleconverter to get closer to your subjects.
So using the 70 200 at its longest focal length, with 2x tc, plus 1. After about ten years, this rubber develops a little bit of a gray haze on it, which wipes right off. I had a chance to test out this teleconverter, along with the 1. The history of nikon cameras began in 1948, the year that the nikon i, the companys first camera was released. With the three teleconverters, the focal length change was roughly equivalent to. Here are a few sam nikon tc20e iii teleconverter on nikon 70 200mm f2. Nikkor lenses not listed cannot be used with the afs teleconverters. May 26, 2012 nikon d800 2012 video test nikon 70200mm f2. The advantage, of course, is that you have very sharp at 200 2 which with the 200 400 youre two stops slower at 200. Not quite the quality of the 70 200 though, and while its a fraction longer, it loses the potential of adding a teleconverter f5. Ive just gone to fx and decided that the 70200 was not quite long enough for some of my requirements, so i decided to get the tc20e iii to double the focal length. Six ed glass elements, fluorite fl and high refractive hri lens elements and nano crystal coat n all but eliminate distortion and glare and maximize contrast and sharpness, even in difficult backlit situations. Just wondering if anyone out there has personal first hand experience with the newest nikon 70 200 2.
Nikon tc20e iii 2x afs teleconverter refurbished by. I am considering purchasing a nikon teleconverter but am not sure which one would be the best choice. Nikon vr vibration reduction image stabilization provides 3. Nikon teleconverter ai tc 200 and tc 300 tc 200 and tc 300 was actually a revised teleconverters with an ai coupling system from earlier tc 1 and tc 2. It is possible to remove the tab with a grinding tool, but nikonians cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by doing so. Rating is available when the video has been rented.
Nikon 70200mm f4 g ed vr afs covers fx, dx and 35mm, 67mm filters, 29. Nikon d800 nikon d7200 nikon z7 nikon af nikkor 20mm f2. My objective was to try the nikon tc 20e iii specifically with the nikon 300mm f2. Nikon product manuals available for download nikon support. When searching online for the nikon to upgrade my tamron, i found this one. Teleconverter compatibility chart nikon tc20e iii lre. Some of the newer nikkor lenses can also be used with older manual focus. Testing nikon tc17e ii and tc20e iii with nikkor afs 70200 1. The tech indicated the tc would degrade the image quality, and may require manual. For more than one year i am now carrying nikon s 2x teleconverter tc 20e iii in my camera bag.
Ed vr nikon afs teleconverter tc20e iii nikon afs nikkor 70200mm f2. Please share your photos taken with the new nikon afs teleconverter tc20e iii. If you compare nikons mtf curves, this new lens is even a bit better than the 702002. Had the tamron 70 200mm that i have been using for the last year and half.
Teleconverters for nikon lenses dslrbodies thom hogan. For more than one year i am now carrying nikons 2x teleconverter tc20e iii in my camera bag. Nikon afs vr 70300 with afs teleconverter tc20e iii. Both devices have incorporated automatic diaphragm for the ai system on all the revised nikkor lenses that carried with the ailens specifications in 1977. I am about to order the 70 200 for my d700 and wondered about using it with a teleconverter. Also, the lens is awfully heavy and i sometimes about the mount being strong. The tech indicated the tc would degrade the image quality, and may require manual focusing for best performance. Teleconverters provide invaluable additional reach to wildlife photographers when it is not conducive to get closer to the subject. It works well with the nikon lens scope converter to double the magnification. The best 2x teleconverter for a 200mm lens is a 400mm lens. Teleconverter for nikon d300 and nikon 70200 vrii photo. It works only with the more exotic of nikon s afi and afs lenses.
To attach a tc 20 iii to my lens, that ive never used one before. The nikon tc 20e teleconverter is compact, durable, and easytocarry for use in all kinds of adverse outdoor conditions. Some newer lenses can be used with older nikon manual focus. A 2x teleconverter such as the nikon tc20eii afs teleconverter will double the. Ive just gone to fx and decided that the 70 200 was not quite long enough for some of my requirements, so i decided to get the tc 20e iii to double the focal length. By using the new tc 20 iii extender will that image. On a detail the tc 14e and 20e will not work either on many nikon lenses, including. Teleconverter compatibility chart nikon tc 20e iii. For this trip i used her nikon 70300vr on my d800, albeit i tried to keep it around 200mm as it does start to go soft at the long end and i was trying to let her see what it could do next to my combo. The ones that nikon made and are available commercially off the shelf add 40%, 70 % and 100% more reach in the form of tc 14e ii tc 14e iii was launched in 2014, tc 17e ii and tc 20e iii. By using the new tc 20 iii extender will that image quality drop shooting with a d800. I know that a tc will increase the minimum aperture. Newer nikon cameras, including the d4d4s, d800d800e, d600d610 and d7100.
One cannot mount any other lenses on it unless one. Nikon tc20e iii 2x teleconverter for afs and af1 lenses. Just last week i shared some images with nikon tech support using a d800, nikon 70200 f2. No noticeable decrease in sharpness for the extra reach. Nikon tc20e iii 2x afs teleconverter refurbished by nikon. It can be attached to the backs of other teleconverters, even the tc 20e and tc 14e, to provide pretty useless 4x or 2. When its mounted on the cameras lens, it will cut down on the amount of light by 2 full fstops. If i use the 200 2g with a 2x tc iii, i basically have a canon 400. Lens tele converter camera af af f8 mf sp 70 200mm g2 model a025 tele converter 1. The nikon nikkor tc 20e iii teleconverter attaches to the camera with a nikon fbayonet mount type.
Im happy with the tc 20 iii and 70200 vr ii, it makes me more flexible. It is one thing to shoot test charts with a lens sitting on a tripod, and another to get out and do some real shooting. I thought i would toss in my experience as i have been sorely disappointed with the nikon tc20e iii. Testing nikon tc 17e ii and tc 20e iii with nikkor afs 70 200 1. Manual focus is fine, along with electronic focus indications.
Tc17e and tc20e series teleconverters if youve got one of the newest. Seller shipped it right away, signature required thank goodness, and it was exactly as described. Teleconverter compatibility table brian tilley briantilley. Oct 16, 2010 i would appreciate feedback from those who own or have experience with a nikon d300 and nikon 70 200 vrii combined with either the nikon tc 20e iii or nikon 17e ii. The tc14e iii is just the right compromise when paired with an afs nikkor 70200 2. Just last week i shared some images with nikon tech support using a d800, nikon 70 200 f2. I am looking to buy a nikon teleconverter and am not sure whether the tc 20e iii or the tc 17e ii would be the right choice. The nikon tc 20e teleconverter is compact, durable, and easytocarry for use in.
Hi all, was wondering if anyone here has experience using either a nikon tc 14eii with a nikon 300mm f2. Teleconverter use on afs lenses such as 70 300 vr or 55200mm vr apr 15, 2011. Im new to this, so if im in the wrong place for this topic, please feel free to correct me. By using the new tc 20 iii extender will that image quality. Nikons tcxxe, ii and iii converters have a tab on the front mounting ring that prevents them being mounted on anything but the longer pro nikkor afs and afi lenses. Nikon tc nikon af teleconverter camera lenses for sale ebay. For cameras that do not support f8, teleconverers can be used without autofocus. The nikon mf converters have limitations as to which focal lengths they can be used on. Nikon tc 20e, ii, iii af 2, d a not mountable not mountable not mountable not mountable not mountable. After seeing this and testing out the teleconverter in bright light, i came to a conclusion that it is better to crop the image in post, rather than trying to gain additional focal length by using the tc 17e ii teleconverter. The tc 20e iii is slightly better than the previous tc 20e tc 20e ii, but dont expect miracles from a 2x tc. Nikon s tc xxe, ii and iii converters have a tab on the front mounting ring that prevents them being mounted on anything but the longer pro nikkor afs and afi lenses. Id be interested to know what people think of these results which i grabbed quickly today.
Theres also focus distance considerations as some nikon teles work better at mid ranges versus infinity. Tc 200 and tc 201 are intended for lenses of 200mm and less. Once again, nikon produced an absolute winner, a true gem that will quickly become a favorite lens by many. Today nikon continues that legacy with an outstanding line of digital cameras that continue to offer photographers amazing tools to realize their creative visions. Teleconverter use on afs lenses such as 70300 vr or 55. Functional limitations include having to manually focus the lens, shoot in manual. The following lenses may be used with the nikon afs teleconverters, some with noted functional limitations. Complex 7 element 5 group design of the nikon tc20e iii teleconverter. I use it with a d500 sometimes for shooting sports when i want to be able to handhold a 400mm. How is the auto focus using it and will the vr work. Nikon has been renowned for highquality optics and camera equipment since they were founded in 1917. Feb 12, 2004 nikon has been renowned for highquality optics and camera equipment since they were founded in 1917. I thought i would toss in my experience as i have been sorely disappointed with the nikon tc 20e iii.
Buy nikon afs teleconverter tc 20e iii featuring f mount teleconverter, 2. D3, afs vr zoomnikkor 200400mm f4g ifed, tc14e ii teleconverter. How is the auto focus using it and will the vr work also. For this trip i used her nikon 70 300vr on my d800, albeit i tried to keep it around 200mm as it does start to go soft at the long end and i was trying to let her see what it could do next to my combo. I am a nikon lover but i never got convincing results while using the tc20e iii on my nikon 70200 vrii, the images arent sharp enough for me at any apertures, mirror up, remote shutter, steady tripod, manual focusing on live view etc.
A fast telephoto lens offering builtin vibration reduction vr ii, and the worlds first telephoto converter to utilize an aspherical lens element, extending focal length by. Test nikkor 70 200 vr2 n with the new tc 20e iii with a nikon d300. I used my second shooters nikon 70 200 vri and fell in love with it. These afs teleconverters utilize the nikon fmount, and are compatible with all nikon filmbased slrs and dslrs fx and dx formats, as well as the nikon 1 cameras when using the ft1 f mount adapter. As you can see from the below comparisons with my beloved nikon 70 200mm f2. Nikon tc200 teleconverter, for nikon ai to 200mm at keh camera. Secrets to using nikon teleconverter tc20e iii ambient. Nikon auto focuss fx tc 20e iii teleconverter lens with auto focus for nikon dslr cameras. I come off ends of the lens spectrum and am very happy.