70 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
p.1 #170 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
I'm considering getting the new v2 Nikon 70 200. I'm a pixel peeper and want critical sharpness.
How is the 70 200 with the 1.4 TC?
Does it give you better "usable" resolution than cropping?
Does the v2 lens perform any better in this regard?
I've seen conflicting reports on the 70 200 with 1.4 tc.
How is the 70 200 with the 1.4 TC?
Does it give you better "usable" resolution than cropping?
Does the v2 lens perform any better in this regard?
I've seen conflicting reports on the 70 200 with 1.4 tc.
Apr 25, 2026 at 05:21 AM
p.1 #370 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
Howie4life wrote:
Does it give you better "usable" resolution than cropping?
Very much so.
Does it give you better "usable" resolution than cropping?
Very much so.
Apr 25, 2026 at 04:53 PM
p.1 #470 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
dalegaspi wrote:
Z9 with studio lights on tripod wide open.
V1
V2
they're basically the same in all practical purposes in terms of image quality (even at 300%) and both are plenty sharp, in my opinion. TCs were not usable for me on the F-mount 70-200 Nikon too much CA even on the low MP D700.
Thank you so much for using you time to give me exactly the answer I was looking for. Greatly appreciate it!
This shows me that with a good copy of the v1 lens and 1.4 teleconverter, I can expect great results, even on a high resolution body.
Also, no need to get the v2 if I'm only considering image quality.
Z9 with studio lights on tripod wide open.
V1
V2
they're basically the same in all practical purposes in terms of image quality (even at 300%) and both are plenty sharp, in my opinion. TCs were not usable for me on the F-mount 70-200 Nikon too much CA even on the low MP D700.
Thank you so much for using you time to give me exactly the answer I was looking for. Greatly appreciate it!
This shows me that with a good copy of the v1 lens and 1.4 teleconverter, I can expect great results, even on a high resolution body.
Also, no need to get the v2 if I'm only considering image quality.
Apr 25, 2026 at 05:23 PM
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p.1 #570 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
I cannot think of any 70-200/2.8 that is not better with 1.4x TC than cropping. The latest of course are easily producing high IQ with a 1.4x.
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Apr 25, 2026 at 05:37 PM
p.1 #670 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
Definitely nothing wrong with the Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I with the 1.4x TC. 
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/7.1 at 280.0mm iso560
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/500s f/5.6 at 240.0mm iso125
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/5.0 at 280.0mm iso1100
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Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/7.1 at 280.0mm iso560
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/500s f/5.6 at 240.0mm iso125
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/5.0 at 280.0mm iso1100
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Apr 25, 2026 at 06:07 PM
p.1 #770 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
I’m considering the TC 2.0, anyone here have much experience? I am considering a smaller kit (then lugging a 400mm TC around Yellowstone this year with my seven young children).
Lance B wrote:
Definitely nothing wrong with the Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I with the 1.4x TC.
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/7.1 at 280.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171228561/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/500s f/5.6 at 240.0mm iso125
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/170999207/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/5.0 at 280.0mm iso1100
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171214527/original.jpg
Lance B wrote:
Definitely nothing wrong with the Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I with the 1.4x TC.
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/7.1 at 280.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171228561/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/500s f/5.6 at 240.0mm iso125
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/170999207/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/5.0 at 280.0mm iso1100
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171214527/original.jpg
Apr 25, 2026 at 08:56 PM
p.1 #870 200 v2 + 1 4 TC
Blakehfreeman wrote:
I’m considering the TC 2.0, anyone here have much experience? I am considering a smaller kit (then lugging a 400mm TC around Yellowstone this year with my seven young children).
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/7.1 at 280.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171228561/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/500s f/5.6 at 240.0mm iso125
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/170999207/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/5.0 at 280.0mm iso1100
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171214527/original.jpg
The 2x TC works quite well, but you need to stop down from wide open for best results. At f8 it is actually very good.
Z7II + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 2x TC, 1/80s f/8.0 at 330.0mm iso720
Z7II + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 2x TC, 1/80s f/7.1 at 400.0mm iso3200
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 2x TC, 1/80s f/8.0 at 400.0mm iso320
100% crop of above
I’m considering the TC 2.0, anyone here have much experience? I am considering a smaller kit (then lugging a 400mm TC around Yellowstone this year with my seven young children).
Lance B wrote
Definitely nothing wrong with the Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I with the 1.4x TC.Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/7.1 at 280.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171228561/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/500s f/5.6 at 240.0mm iso125
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/170999207/original.jpg
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 1.4x TC, 1/100s f/5.0 at 280.0mm iso1100
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/171214527/original.jpg
The 2x TC works quite well, but you need to stop down from wide open for best results. At f8 it is actually very good.
Z7II + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 2x TC, 1/80s f/8.0 at 330.0mm iso720
Z7II + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 2x TC, 1/80s f/7.1 at 400.0mm iso3200
Z7 + Z 70-200 f2.8 VR S I + 2x TC, 1/80s f/8.0 at 400.0mm iso320
100% crop of above
Apr 26, 2026 at 01:54 AM