Nikon Auto Focus-S FX TC-20E III Teleconverter Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

I have paired this with the 70-200mm VR II on a D700 and am so far very impressed with the performance. There is some loss of sharpness, but it retains detail far more than I was expecting, and it is much, much, much better than the TC-20E II. Given that the III is also smaller and lighter makes it well worth the extra money in my book. AF with this combination is still fast and sure, about on par with the 70-300mm VR if not a bit snappier and with less hunting, and is fast enough for sports in daylight. I was also surprised by how well the bokeh holds up; there are some weird effects due the TC, but the bokeh (at least on the 70-200mm VR II) still maintains a creamy quality and the artifacts are not as distracting as they are with the previous generation TCs. It is the only 2x teleconverter I would consider using on the 70-200 (the TC-20E II made everything too mushy). On an FX body, this combination is a very viable alternative to 200-400mm VR if the latter is just too expensive for your budget, too heavy to be practical, or both, particularly if conditions allow you to shoot at f/8 through f/16.

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Here is photo with FX TC-20E III Teleconverter, Nikon D500, AF-S FX NIKKOR 300MM f/4E PF ED lens. The sun was high and lots of light, It seems to do good as long as there is good light, otherwise not usable. F/8, ISO 100 1/500

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I have used Nikon products since the 1970s and have kept up with all the current and modern products currently owning a D800. They are all well constructed and last a life time. I am sure this item will be no different. But you have to understand the limitations of Teleconverters. This particular model will double the f stop you will have to use and will soften the clarity of the photograph compared to the primary lens without the converter. This will happen with any teleconverter you use but it will double the focal length of the lens you are using. Be sure to download and read the Nikon compatability chart as the teleconverter is not compatable with all nikon lenses.

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Like most Nikon products its on the pricey side but the quality is there. It works well for a converter on Nikon lenses and body but make sure it is compatible with your body and lenses. It has a limited number of combinations. Check Nikons site to make sure! I use it mainly for a Nikon D3500 body and a AF-S NIKKOR 200-500 f5.6 VR. Auto focus only works with good lighting because of the 2-stop loss.

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I upgraded to this TC from my old 1.7x TC. I like the extra bit of focal length it provides. I use it exclusively with my 300mm f2.8, so if you have a slower or lower quality lens the performance may not be as good. A tripod is almost a necessity at 600mm (although Ive taken a few decent shots handheld thanks to the VR in the lens). There is some softening of the image, but nothing that is unacceptable in my opinion. Some day Ill rent the real 600mm from Borrow Lenses and do a side by side comparison, but I doubt Ill be able to notice much difference in detail. For me its the perfect companion to the 300/2.8.

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Im still a rookie when it comes to photography but this wonderful device allowed me to go from taking awesome pictures of insects the size of bees to taking awesome shots of insects the size of ants.

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