Which 2X TC is better?

photografixed · 12th January 2006

hi there,
need some advice from you guys. which 2X tc is better apart from original nikon tc.

sigma or kenko? which model?

hmn.....

numzkull · 12th January 2006

if im not mistaken the sigma TC works only with sigma lenses. so the best alternative will be kenko.

espn · 12th January 2006

Get Nikkors and nothing but Nikkors

numzkull · 12th January 2006

but nikkors TC only work with AFS lens right?

espn · 12th January 2006

There are Nikkon TCs that will work with the older non-SWM glasses also.

Ender · 12th January 2006

Get the kenko 2X pro 300 DG version...is grey color. However TC work best with prime lens.

Here r some photo taken with 400mm + 2X kenko TC

reflecx · 12th January 2006

Originally Posted by espn

There are Nikkon TCs that will work with the older non-SWM glasses also.

Can AF or not?

TMC · 12th January 2006

Yes they will AF.

Canew · 12th January 2006

A question, is KENKO TC is same as TELEPLUS TC? Both the model number are the same... (PRO 300 DG)

TMC · 12th January 2006

well in Japan, they are the same thing, dunno why in SG, it is split into 2.

Here is Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG. This is your best option if you are not getting the Nikon TC. Decent AF speed and quality degradation. stick with 1.4x. 2x might not work as well unless you have a very very sharp lens to work with. And TCs are better off paired up with long primes.

Canew · 12th January 2006

Thanks for the swift reply TMC.
Errr, from my avatar, you would notice that I am a CANON user. (Wah! Might get flamed liao...)
Yes, I've got a TELEPLUS 1.4X TC for my EF 70-200mm f/4. CANON's 1.4X TC too expensive for me. The TELEPLUS works very well. So far, did not notice any major degradation from the pictures taken. (maybe not looking hard enough)
Best Regards.

reflecx · 12th January 2006

Originally Posted by TMC

Yes they will AF.

AFAIK, there aren't any Nikon branded teleconverters that will AF with AF-D lenses. Which ones are you refering to?

Ender · 12th January 2006

Originally Posted by reflecx

AFAIK, there aren't any Nikon branded teleconverters that will AF with AF-D lenses. Which ones are you refering to?

kenko TC

TMC · 12th January 2006

There are older Nikon TCs that will AF with AF-D lenses. TC-14EII/17EII/20EII is not the first TCs that they came out with. The only problem here is whether you can find it in SG or not. Worst case scenario is to get the Nikon mt Kenkos

reflecx · 13th January 2006

Originally Posted by TMC

There are older Nikon TCs that will AF with AF-D lenses. TC-14EII/17EII/20EII is not the first TCs that they came out with. The only problem here is whether you can find it in SG or not. Worst case scenario is to get the Nikon mt Kenkos

Don't like that leh, please gimme a model so that I can update my knowledge. Anyway, I already have a Kenko.

TMC · 13th January 2006

Grab a copy of the Nikon pricelist/ Lens catalogue. All in there.

reflecx · 13th January 2006

I restate, AFAIK, there are NO Nikon branded teleconverters that will AF with AF/AF-D lenses. Please provide me a model that shows me otherwise.

espn · 13th January 2006

Originally Posted by TMC

There are older Nikon TCs that will AF with AF-D lenses. TC-14EII/17EII/20EII is not the first TCs that they came out with. The only problem here is whether you can find it in SG or not. Worst case scenario is to get the Nikon mt Kenkos

I can find the older 2X TCs in SG.

Ur side no more?

c_jit · 13th January 2006

There is no Nikon TC that will maintain AF capability with Nikon AF-D screw driven lens period.

Your only TC solution (maintain AF capability with Nikon AF-D screw driven lens) is third party TC like Kenko, Teleplus or Tamron SP.

No only they maintain the AF cap. but also the D-Distance information as well.

For those who might be interested...

Nikkor Lens to Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, Tokina Tele-Converter (TC) Compatibility Chart]

Disclaimer: This is not "Nikon" but I enjoy using it, so be prepared to upset some people here (and I likt that too!!).

Addendum:
Kenko, Teleplus or Tamron SP are made by the same maker "Teleplus". It sold at CP for S$260.
The newest model is marked "DG" which claimed to have an additional coating on the rear surface element to eliminate CCD reflection/ghost. However, I do not see the different from the provious non-DG model much.
Another TC that will maintain Nikon AF and D is MC-4 series from the same maker but they do not work with AF-S lens, so beware.

photografixed · 13th January 2006

Originally Posted by TMC

well in Japan, they are the same thing, dunno why in SG, it is split into 2.

Here is Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG. This is your best option if you are not getting the Nikon TC. Decent AF speed and quality degradation. stick with 1.4x. 2x might not work as well unless you have a very very sharp lens to work with. And TCs are better off paired up with long primes.

looks like there's many type of Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG issit? so far i know there's black color, white and now grey color....... so which one is better??? is there any difference? getting quite confuse

if there's different model, which one is better? looks like i'll go for kenko tc as nikon tc.....(pardon me espn) i money not enough.

12th January 2006	#1
photografixed Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 369	Which 2X TC is better? hi there, need some advice from you guys. which 2X tc is better apart from original nikon tc. sigma or kenko? which model? hmn.....

12th January 2006	#2
numzkull Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the dot on the map Posts: 777	Re: Which 2X TC is better? if im not mistaken the sigma TC works only with sigma lenses. so the best alternative will be kenko.

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espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Which 2X TC is better? Get Nikkors and nothing but Nikkors

12th January 2006	#4
numzkull Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the dot on the map Posts: 777	Re: Which 2X TC is better? but nikkors TC only work with AFS lens right?

12th January 2006	#5
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Which 2X TC is better? There are Nikkon TCs that will work with the older non-SWM glasses also.

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Ender Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,497	Re: Which 2X TC is better? Get the kenko 2X pro 300 DG version...is grey color. However TC work best with prime lens. Here r some photo taken with 400mm + 2X kenko TC

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TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Which 2X TC is better? Yes they will AF. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

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Canew Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 2,093	Re: Which 2X TC is better? A question, is KENKO TC is same as TELEPLUS TC? Both the model number are the same... (PRO 300 DG)

12th January 2006	#10
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Which 2X TC is better? well in Japan, they are the same thing, dunno why in SG, it is split into 2. Here is Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 DG. This is your best option if you are not getting the Nikon TC. Decent AF speed and quality degradation. stick with 1.4x. 2x might not work as well unless you have a very very sharp lens to work with. And TCs are better off paired up with long primes. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

12th January 2006	#11
Canew Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 2,093	Re: Which 2X TC is better? Thanks for the swift reply TMC. Errr, from my avatar, you would notice that I am a CANON user. (Wah! Might get flamed liao...) Yes, I've got a TELEPLUS 1.4X TC for my EF 70-200mm f/4. CANON's 1.4X TC too expensive for me. The TELEPLUS works very well. So far, did not notice any major degradation from the pictures taken. (maybe not looking hard enough) Best Regards. Last edited by Canew; 13th January 2006 at 12:07 AM.

13th January 2006	#16
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Which 2X TC is better? Grab a copy of the Nikon pricelist/ Lens catalogue. All in there. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

13th January 2006	#17
reflecx Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bishan Posts: 762	Re: Which 2X TC is better? I restate, AFAIK, there are NO Nikon branded teleconverters that will AF with AF/AF-D lenses. Please provide me a model that shows me otherwise.

13th January 2006	#19
c_jit Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 196	Re: Which 2X TC is better? There is no Nikon TC that will maintain AF capability with Nikon AF-D screw driven lens period. Your only TC solution (maintain AF capability with Nikon AF-D screw driven lens) is third party TC like Kenko, Teleplus or Tamron SP. No only they maintain the AF cap. but also the D-Distance information as well. For those who might be interested... Nikkor Lens to Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, Tokina Tele-Converter (TC) Compatibility Chart] Disclaimer: This is not "Nikon" but I enjoy using it, so be prepared to upset some people here (and I likt that too!!). Addendum: Kenko, Teleplus or Tamron SP are made by the same maker "Teleplus". It sold at CP for S$260. The newest model is marked "DG" which claimed to have an additional coating on the rear surface element to eliminate CCD reflection/ghost. However, I do not see the different from the provious non-DG model much. Another TC that will maintain Nikon AF and D is MC-4 series from the same maker but they do not work with AF-S lens, so beware. Last edited by c_jit; 13th January 2006 at 11:48 AM.