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p.1 #1 · Nikon 300mm with sigma 1.4X ?

Okay, I have a Nikon 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S. I would like the extra range but I really don't want to spend $300 or more for a 1.4x TC. Has anyone tried the Sigma 1.4X with this lens ? (Sorry I'm a Nikon noob)

Thanks,
Darren

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Jan 03, 2006 at 08:28 PM

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p.1 #2 · Nikon 300mm with sigma 1.4X ?

I tried to combine a Sigma TC with a few other lenses and without any success (you need to be careful and first check if they are mechanically compatible (rear element of the lens colliding with front element of the TC), and the functionality is not always working: AF, metering).
In other words, I wouldn't recommend it. If you don't want to spend the money on a Nikkor TC, have a look at Kenko TC's, they have less compatibility issues and are cheaper, but anyway you'll have to check the mechanical compatibility.

Hope this helps.

Guy

Edited on Jan 04, 2006 at 07:20 PM

Jan 03, 2006 at 09:12 PM

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p.1 #3 · Nikon 300mm with sigma 1.4X ?

HeaVy, you might want to look at the Kenko or Tamron TCs. I have the Kenko and it matches up fine with this lens and gives good results. I had the nikon and sold it as I could only tell the difference on some shots.

Chris

Edited on Jan 04, 2006 at 07:20 PM

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p.1 #4 · Nikon 300mm with sigma 1.4X ?

Thanks guys for your help !!

-Darren

Edited on Jan 04, 2006 at 07:20 PM

Jan 04, 2006 at 05:19 PM

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p.1 #5 · Nikon 300mm with sigma 1.4X ?

HeaVy wrote:
Okay, I have a Nikon 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S. I would like the extra range but I really don't want to spend $300 or more for a 1.4x TC. Has anyone tried the Sigma 1.4X with this lens ? (Sorry I'm a Nikon noob)

Thanks,
Darren

Buy the "Grey Market" version of the Nikon tc - it's close to $99.00 bucks cheaper.

Edited on Jan 04, 2006 at 07:20 PM

Jan 04, 2006 at 06:55 PM

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p.1 #6 · Nikon 300mm with sigma 1.4X ?

there is also the Kenko which is cheaper than Nikon TC

Jan 04, 2006 at 07:20 PM


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