Out this morning with my 2x converter and tried it on the 200-400 Posted one with the 600 VR and 2X combo a week ago From the limited tests I think it is a viable option One thing to note is in some of the images have noted an increase in noise on certain images Image made wide open for more critical evaluation All have been well exposed and processed Ideas/suggestions?
Comments welcome and much appreciated
Nikon D3
200-400 f4.0 VR
f 8.0 1/1000 sec
Av -1/3
ISO 1600
Agree with Axel. Nice image but would like to see it a bit darker. So much of that is a matter of taste.
later and love, artie
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I posted the image for purposes of evaluating sharpness Using a 2X is not a common thing with the Nikon system I guess the purpose of the post was lost
Presenting the bird as light as I did (Just a tad) would give a better look for evaluation
Looks good to me too Al! Now I hae to go look for the 600VR image with the x2 you posted. I wanted to work on this when I got back from Fla but my D3 is in the shop with a LCD problem. Thanks for posting it Al!
Robert if I had to chose between the two I would go for the 1.7X The AF is much faster than the 2X
I don't remember but seems that the Canon 2X was focusing a little faster? When shooting up close I normally just go to manual The quality of the 1.7X is even better
Sure wish you could get a 200-400 Blake For the boat seems to be the perfect combination ..... actually it seems to be the perfect combination everywhere !!!!:D:D:D:D
2X Converter test
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