Nikon TC 2 III first impressions

[Desmond Chan]

Somebody got it already !?

In case you haven't seen this:

http://www.fotografie.fr/fotoforum/v...php?f=54&t=576


If it's really that good, hmmm.....

[Tim Owens Sr]

I am on the list! I am hearing it will be released the end of Jan:)

[david cramer]

From looking at those images it looks as though I'll be getting in line.

[Mike Lentz]

Looks like it only "autofocuses" with some of the lenses.
http://www.adorama.com/NKTC20E3U.htm...12635697684077

AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III NIKKOR Lens Compatibility

The following lenses may be used with the Nikon TC-20E III, some with noted functional limitations. NIKKOR lenses not listed cannot be used with the TC-20E III. The rear elements of NIKKOR lenses not listed can contact and damage the Teleconverter element and must not be attached! List includes current lenses along with lenses for which production may have ceased. Lenses that are no longer in production are shown only for your convenience as a compatibility reference!

· Prod # 2160 AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED - Autofocus not possible
· Prod.# 2150 AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED - No limitations
· Prod # 2186 AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II - No limitations
· Prod.# 2154 AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED - No limitations
· Prod # 1942 AF-I NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED - No limitations
· Prod.# 1909 AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED - Autofocus not possible
· Prod # 2171 AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR - No limitations
· Prod.# 2127 AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II - No limitations
· Prod # 1949 AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED - No limitations
· Prod.# 1948 AF-I NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED - No limitations
· Prod # 2172 AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR - Autofocus not possible
· Prod.# 2131 AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4D IF-ED II - Autofocus not possible
· Prod # 1937 AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4D IF-ED - Autofocus not possible
· Prod.# 1941 AF-I NIKKOR 500mm f/4D IF-ED - Autofocus not possible
· Prod # 2173 AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR - Autofocus not possible
· Prod.# 2133 AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4D IF-ED II - Autofocus not possible
· Prod # 1952 AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4D IF-ED - Autofocus not possible
· Prod.# 1951 AF-I NIKKOR 600mm f/4D IF-ED - Autofocus not possible
· Prod # 2185 AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II - No limitations
· Prod.# 2139 AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED - No limitations
· Prod.# 1986 AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED - No limitations
· Prod.# 2146 AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED - Autofocus not possible

For additional information about Nikon Teleconverter compatibility and/or functionality limitations, refer to the documentation packaged with the NIKKOR lens and/or Teleconverter, information provided in Nikon product brochures or call Nikon Technical Support, toll-free at 800-645-6689.

[Grant Eldridge]

Looks like they use f5.6 as the theoretical stop for autofocus functionality. I've used a 2X on my 600mm F4 and it does autofocus with enough light...although with the old 2X TC the image quaility is just not worth it. Interesting to see how this does on a really long lens.

[Thonnaksar NOP]

Somebody got it already !?

In case you haven't seen this:

http://www.fotografie.fr/fotoforum/v...php?f=54&t=576


If it's really that good, hmmm.....

Not really a good test : too much USM on the images, especially crop ! :(

[Jim Fenton]

First off.....if the user had any knowledge of his equipment, he would have known up front AF wouldn't work with the 200-400.

Secondly, I can't fathom why he'd try and use it wide opn....like all other TC's, it won't be at it's best until stopped down.