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p.1 #1 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

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

Dec 03, 2012 at 03:21 AM

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p.1 #2 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

just get the nikon one.

why hobble a good lense with some shoddy teleconverter?

Dec 03, 2012 at 04:19 AM

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p.1 #3 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

Buy the Nikon TC-14E series unless you have an older lens that does not accept one. In that case get the Kenko pro TC.

EBH

Dec 03, 2012 at 04:48 AM

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p.1 #4 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

Zebrabot wrote:
just get the nikon one.

why hobble a good lense with some shoddy teleconverter?

Absolutely seconded.

Dec 03, 2012 at 04:58 AM

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p.1 #5 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

Kenko is the one to go with, if you need screwdriver AF coppling.

Dec 03, 2012 at 05:43 AM

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p.1 #6 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

Thanks for the sound advice. I'll spring for the Nikon.

gene

Dec 03, 2012 at 03:20 PM

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p.1 #7 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

I have a grey market used TC14II.

there isn't much to break in one of them, so if you buy new, you can save a few dollars.

I don't think they even have the 1+4 year warranty on teleconverters anyways, so it really should not matter when it comes to warranty stuff.

Dec 03, 2012 at 05:25 PM

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p.1 #8 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

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.

Dec 03, 2012 at 05:36 PM

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p.1 #9 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

It really depends on the lens. As said, there are occasions a nikon tc cannot handle.

Dec 03, 2012 at 06:42 PM

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p.1 #10 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

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

Dec 03, 2012 at 09:07 PM

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p.1 #11 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

davidnholtjr wrote:
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

+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.

Dec 03, 2012 at 09:52 PM

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p.1 #12 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

You've just dropped $3K on a state of the art body, don't cheap out on a converter.

Dec 03, 2012 at 11:12 PM

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p.1 #13 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

A bad TC will kill you just get the nikon TC.

Dec 06, 2012 at 08:47 PM

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p.1 #14 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

It blows me away that people would even consider this! This is no different than putting cheap off brand tires on a $100,000 Mercedes!

Dec 06, 2012 at 08:57 PM

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p.1 #15 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

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.

Dec 06, 2012 at 09:13 PM

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p.1 #16 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

Exactly.

Dec 06, 2012 at 09:34 PM

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p.1 #17 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

trenchmonkey wrote:
Are we parroting Nikon elitism, or speaking from personal usage

It appears that the truth has been spoken

. I was hoping that you would show up Will. Thanks....

Gene

Dec 06, 2012 at 11:44 PM

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p.1 #18 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

geniousc wrote:
trenchmonkey wrote:
Are we parroting Nikon elitism, or speaking from personal usage

It appears that the truth has been spoken

. I was hoping that you would show up Will. Thanks....

Gene

nobody takes trench's advice!

*puts away notepad with tons and tons of advice*

haha all joking aside I love when users chime in with real world experiences, it usually disproves internet rumors

Dec 07, 2012 at 03:37 AM

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p.1 #19 · Aftermarket 1.4 TC's

Usually the "off brand tires on a $100,000 Mercedes" is reserved for non-Gitzo tripods.

Dec 07, 2012 at 05:04 AM

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