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I shoot 200-500 and rarely I use any TC, but I do have the tc 1.4 II, just in case. Should I replace it with the III? is there much difference?


Jul 28, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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nugeny wrote:
I shoot 200-500 and rarely I use any TC, but I do have the tc 1.4 II, just in case. Should I replace it with the III? is there much difference?


My local Nikon representative told me that this Teleconverter (III) is approximately 25 to 30% sharper than the second version. She basically told me the difference is better sharpness. I can tell a little bit of difference between the two on my 300mm F/2.8 G VR II.



Jul 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · tc 1., but 4 II vs III


I've heard that on most lenses you cannot tell a difference. I just bought a 14e II because of that.

https://photographylife.com/nikon-tc-14e-iii-vs-tc-14e-ii-performance-comparison




Jul 28, 2016 at 01:23 PM
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Methinks your local Nikon rep is putting a sales pitch on you....most users report minimal difference. TC14EII has always been plenty sharp.


Jul 28, 2016 at 01:59 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · tc 1., but 4 II vs III


pburke wrote:
I've heard that on most lenses you cannot tell a difference. I just bought a 14e II because of that.

https://photographylife.com/nikon-tc-14e-iii-vs-tc-14e-ii-performance-comparison



He tested on only few lenses and promised to test more, it was 2014. I don't see it. I wish some one would test on 200-500.



Jul 28, 2016 at 02:01 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · tc 1., but 4 II vs III


why not just rent it for a few days and see for yourself?


Jul 28, 2016 at 02:30 PM
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pburke wrote:
why not just rent it for a few days and see for yourself?


Rent? $41.00 for 7 days.
Cheaper to buy it and if you don't like it, just pay postage to send it back. If you buy on Amazon, they even pay for your return.



Jul 28, 2016 at 02:57 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · tc 1., but 4 II vs III


On my 500mm f/4 prime the 1.4EIII was definitely better than the 1.4EII.

Birdie



Jul 28, 2016 at 03:05 PM
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birdied wrote:
On my 500mm f/4 prime the 1.4EIII was definitely better than the 1.4EII.

Birdie


the TC normally works well with f 2.8 and f4. But I want to hook it on my 200-500 f 5.6.
I know my tc 1.4 II doesn't deliver. I have the feeling the III won't do much better either.



Jul 28, 2016 at 03:33 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · tc 1., but 4 II vs III


I have used the 1.4 III TC on the 200-500 . Here are a few samples-



















Jul 28, 2016 at 04:30 PM
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dbl post


Edited on Jul 28, 2016 at 05:14 PM · View previous versions



Jul 28, 2016 at 04:40 PM
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birdied wrote:
On my 500mm f/4 prime the 1.4EIII was definitely better than the 1.4EII.

Birdie


Rut roh I don't plan on using a TC (as I'm in love with f4)
BUT that's good to know...thanks Birdie Stay cool.



Jul 28, 2016 at 04:40 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · tc 1., but 4 II vs III


Thanks Birdie for posting the pictures. The 200-500 will be glued to D500. So only very rarely I would need Tc.


Jul 28, 2016 at 05:00 PM





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