Please Recommend a TC

NitroTech · 2nd October 2002

Hi all,

can anyone recommend a 1.4x and 2x teleconverter that can be used with the Nikkor 80-200mm and allow the lens to maintain its auto-focus ability? (besides the Nikon TCs.... too expensive). And also where I can get them from and for how much.

Thanks all.

YSLee · 2nd October 2002

There's nothing better than the TC E IIs for the AF-S lenes.

Kho King · 2nd October 2002

kenko 300pro 1.4x or tamron sp 1.4x. Around S$300. I heard u can try TCW for Kenko, I bought the Tamron from tamron distributer in Malaysia.

NitroTech · 2nd October 2002

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Originally posted by YSLee
There's nothing better than the TC E IIs for the AF-S lenes.

But i won't be getting the AF-S lah. The AFDn will do fine.

NitroTech · 2nd October 2002

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Originally posted by Kho King
kenko 300pro 1.4x or tamron sp 1.4x. Around S$300. I heard u can try TCW for Kenko, I bought the Tamron from tamron distributer in Malaysia.

Thanks. will go try them out.

kingpin · 2nd October 2002

I have a nikon TC 16A which allows for auto focus of the 80-200 zoom. I have used it on my AF 80-200 f2.8. Its optics is from Nikon so its good. Used it in National Stadium for football match. Gave me 320 mm at the long end. Got some decent shots. Need to enlarge a little. I'm selling it cos don't need it as I'm getting the longer 300 mm lens. PM if you r interested.

NitroTech · 2nd October 2002

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Originally posted by kingpin
I have a nikon TC 16A which allows for auto focus of the 80-200 zoom. I have used it on my AF 80-200 f2.8. Its optics is from Nikon so its good. Used it in National Stadium for football match. Gave me 320 mm at the long end. Got some decent shots. Need to enlarge a little. I'm selling it cos don't need it as I'm getting the longer 300 mm lens. PM if you r interested.

the TC 16A can't be used on the F80 if i'm not mistaken??

YSLee · 2nd October 2002

Aiyar, then the only TCs that'll give AF are the Kenkos. Yes, you can't use the TC16s.

NitroTech · 2nd October 2002

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Originally posted by YSLee
Aiyar, then the only TCs that'll give AF are the Kenkos. Yes, you can't use the TC16s.

ok thanks for the inputs. What about the brand Uniplus?? any idea? The guy at CP said that it will allow AF.

kingpin · 2nd October 2002

I have the F80 too. Believe I tried it once before and it worked. Will confirm with the 80-200 on the F80 and let you know.

kingpin · 2nd October 2002

Tried on the TC16A on F80. The AF doesn't work. Worked well on F5. Better look at the Kenko or Tamron ones.

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NitroTech Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In Paradise Posts: 672	Please Recommend a TC Hi all, can anyone recommend a 1.4x and 2x teleconverter that can be used with the Nikkor 80-200mm and allow the lens to maintain its auto-focus ability? (besides the Nikon TCs.... too expensive). And also where I can get them from and for how much. Thanks all. __________________ "His haircut proved he was a fag, Torres Torres. He always liked to be tea-bagged, Torres Torres!

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Kho King Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,799	kenko 300pro 1.4x or tamron sp 1.4x. Around S$300. I heard u can try TCW for Kenko, I bought the Tamron from tamron distributer in Malaysia. __________________ KOH KHO KING http://ShaShinKi.com ~ Malaysia Online Camera Shop! :cool:

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YSLee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,262	There's nothing better than the TC E IIs for the AF-S lenes.

2nd October 2002	#6
kingpin Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,414	I have a nikon TC 16A which allows for auto focus of the 80-200 zoom. I have used it on my AF 80-200 f2.8. Its optics is from Nikon so its good. Used it in National Stadium for football match. Gave me 320 mm at the long end. Got some decent shots. Need to enlarge a little. I'm selling it cos don't need it as I'm getting the longer 300 mm lens. PM if you r interested.