Are there any aftermarket 1.4 TC's that equal the IQ of the Nikon TC-14E II ? The lens is a 300 F4 AFS and it will be used on a D800. Or should I just bite the bullet and get the Nikon one?
I had a Tamron 1.4x I used on a 80-200 AFD that I was happy with. Just be sure you are getting the SP version and not the junky MC4. I didn't use it often, so for the $$ it served its purpose.
geniousc wrote:
Are there any aftermarket 1.4 TC's that equal the IQ of the Nikon TC-14E II ? The lens is a 300 F4 AFS and it will be used on a D800. Or should I just bite the bullet and get the Nikon one?
gene
The Kenko 1.4x Pro 300 is a great TC if you're low on the $$$, but if you have the $$$ then get the Nikon 1.4x
davidnholtjr wrote:
The Kenko 1.4x Pro 300 is a great TC if you're low on the $$$, but if you have the $$$ then get the Nikon 1.4x
+1. If you want critical sharpness then you need to spend the extra $$ on the Nikon, otherwise the Kenko Pro 300 is pretty good. I had the 2X version of the Kenko with the 80-200 AF-D and it was decent enough.
Are we parroting Nikon elitism, or speaking from personal usage There was a thorough study a few years back
(some German guy IIRC) and he tested all the 1.4x TCs. The Kenko TelePlus Pro 300 DG was as sharp as the Nikon
in the center and actually a hair faster to AF than the Nikon The only knock against it was it turned out to be a
little softer in the corners, on FX. This mirrors my experience on a couple of cough decent primes 200 f2/300 2.8
with the D3/D700. I'd use one again in a heartbeat, and seriously doubt you could tell the difference.
trenchmonkey wrote:
Are we parroting Nikon elitism, or speaking from personal usage There was a thorough study a few years back
(some German guy IIRC) and he tested all the 1.4x TCs. The Kenko TelePlus Pro 300 DG was as sharp as the Nikon
in the center and actually a hair faster to AF than the Nikon The only knock against it was it turned out to be a
little softer in the corners, on FX. This mirrors my experience on a couple of cough decent primes 200 f2/300 2.8
with the D3/D700. I'd use one again in a heartbeat, and seriously doubt you could tell the difference. ...Show more →
It appears that the truth has been spoken . I was hoping that you would show up Will. Thanks....
There was a thorough study a few years back
The only knock against it was it turned out to be a
. I was hoping that you would show up Will. Thanks....