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eep teleconverters in mind when selecting
lenses for your Nikon camera. 2X teleconverters are more popular and powerful. 1.4X teleconverters are more useful and often have less distortion too. 3X teleconverters are rarely used
anymore, as they have so much image degrading effect as to be worse than simply enlarging a smaller image. Teleconverters work much better on telephoto lenses (200mm and up) than on shorter
focal length lenses and typically work better on
prime lenses than on
zoom lenses.
With a 1.4X teleconverter, you lose a stop of light. So an 135 f/2.8 lens becomes the equivalent of a 190mm f/4. A 200mm f/4 becomes a 280mm f/5.6 equivalent. With a 2X teleconverter, your 135mm f/2.8 becomes 270mm f/5.6 and your 200mm f/4 is a rather slow 400mm f/8 equivalent. You can also convert your
50mm f/1.8 into a 100mm f/3.5 using a 2X.
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| Teleconverters for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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  Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG"
AF 1.4x Teleconverter for Nikon AF-S. The Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 DG teleconverters are designed to per form the best when used with longer telephoto lenses. Recommended to be used with lenses longer than 100mm, they will maintain the resolution of the prime lens even at the corners. Kenko PRO 300 DG AF Teleplus
converters have genuine gate array IC. It means that the converter's own unique
circuitry maintains signal integrity between the camera body and lens. With the
PRO 300 DG 1.4x, full AF operation is possible with lenses having a maximum
aperture of f/4 or brighter.
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 Kenko Teleplus "DG" 1.5x AF
Teleconverter for Nikon AF. KENKO AF 1.5X super high quality Teleplus converter has also genuine Gate Array IC and compact, light weight and easy handling. Full AF linkage with teleplus is possible with camera lenses with open aperture of
F4.5 or brighter (Manual focusing is required when using lenses with smaller open f-stop value than those given above). DG Series New DG Series have upgraded "Gated-Array" circuitry to work better with the
digital SLR's and some of the the new digital only lenses. They still work the same with
film SLR Cameras and lenses as well
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 Kenko 2x Teleconverter MC4
DG for Nikon AF D300 D200
D80 D50
D40 D40x D70 D70s D100 D2x D2Xs D1X D2H D1
F100 F6 N65 N75 N80 N90 Camera. The Kenko Teleplus MC4 DG 2x Conversion Lens will multiply the focal length of the existing lens by 2x, and will cut back the amount of light by 2 f/stops. For example, using a 2x teleconverter with a 300mm lens will effectively increase the focal length to 600mm. A lens set to f/2.8 will now be f/5.6. Teleconverters are not recommended for lenses wider than 50mm, e.g. 28-105mm. However, full AF operation is only possible with lenses with open aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. Please be aware that
AF will work properly only if there
is enough light and contrast on the subject to activate the camera's AF sensors.
Manual focusing is recommended when using lenses with smaller open f-stop value
than those given above.
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 Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG"
AF 2x Teleconverter for Nikon AF D. KENKO Teleplus Pro 300 converters are made with precision quality multicoated optical glass supplied by Hoya Corporation, the worlds largest manufacturer of optical glass. These glass elements were designed to match the optical quality of the prime lens (even at the edges) and telephoto
zoom lenses. The optical design of the elements and light path is wide enough not to cause
vignetting. KENKO PRO 300 AF Teleplus
converters have genuine Gate Array IC (Integrated Circuitry). It means that the
converter's own unique circuitry maintains signal integrity between the camera
body and lens. These converters are designed to electronically operate the same
way as an original manufacturer's converter.
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  Nikon TC-14E II (1.4x)
Teleconverter AF-S for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. Designed for use with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses / Increases focal length by 1.4x / Reduces lens aperture by one f-stop Lens Construction - 5 Elements in 5 Groups Recommended with the following AF-S Nikkor lenses -
AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF,
AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF (II),
AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF,
AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF (II),
AF-S 500mm f/4D ED-IF (II) and
AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF (II),
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR Zoom-Nikkor
Dimensions - 2.6 x 0.9 inch.
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 Nikon TC-17E II (1.7x)
Teleconverter AF-S for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. The AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II completes the Nikon lineup of 1.4x, 1.7x, and 2.0x compact teleconverters. It adds photographic versatility without the expense or weight of an extra lens. Focal length is extended by a factor of 1.7 times while retaining a sense of overall comfort in the hand. Compatible with - AF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED, AF-S VR
70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED, AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED, AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II,
AF-S 400mm f/2.8 ED-IF II, AF-S 500mm f/4D ED-IF II, AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF
II Dimensions - Approximately 66 x 31.5mm (2.6 x 1.2 inch) Weight -
Approximately 8 ounces.
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 Nikon TC-20E II (2.0x)
Teleconverter AF-S for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. The new TC-20E II has now been updated to match with the new AF-S lenses, and will maintain full metering and focusing with compatible cameras and lenses. This converter will increase the focal length of the lens by 2x (100%), and reduces the lens aperture by two f/stops.
NOTE: Due to the high-quality design of this converter (7 elements/6 groups), the teleconverter will only fit and work with a select range of lenses, but with limitations. Only the following lenses are compatible:
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR Zoom-Nikkor
AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF
AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF VR (manual focus only)
AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR (manual focus only)
AF-S 200mm f/2G ED-IF VR
AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF (II),
AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF,
AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF (II),
AF-S 500mm f/4D ED-IF (II) and
AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF (II),
NOTE: Autofocusing only possible when used with D1, D1X, D1H, D100, F5, F100, N90s, N80, N75 and N65 AF SLR cameras, or any
newer models. Note: Only limited AF with AF-S
500mm f/4D ED-IF (II) and AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF (II).
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AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III
 The
new TC-20E III effectively doubles the focal length of select lenses, and is the
world’s first teleconverter to feature an aspherical element to virtually eliminate coma and other aberrations even at wide apertures. 2x teleconverter employing an aspherical lens delivers high performance with Nikon FX format
2009 Release
Main Features
Outstanding optical quality to meet the demands of Nikon FX-format camera users
Increases the focal length of a prime lens by 100%*
An aspherical lens element is adopted - a world first
Employing an aspherical lens realizes a compact and lightweight body
Newly developed optical design achieves superior contrast and resolution
* Lens aperture is reduced by two stops
Specifications
Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (with one aspherical lens element)
Closest focusing distance: Same as that of a prime lens
Maximum reproduction ratio: Double that of a prime lens
Weight (approx.): 330 g/11.6 oz.
Dimensions (approx.): 66 mm/2.6 in. (dia.) x 48 mm/1.9 in. (extension from camera’s lens mounting flange)
Supplied accessories: Teleconverter Cap BF-3A, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0715
Compatible Lenses
The following AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses can be used with
the AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III
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AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm
f/2.8G IF-ED* |
AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G
IF-ED |
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AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR
II |
AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G
IF-ED |
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AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED
II |
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED |
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AF-I Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED |
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED* |
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AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR |
AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED |
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AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED
II |
AF-I Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED |
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AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR* |
AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED
II* |
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AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED* |
AF-I Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED* |
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AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR* |
AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED
II* |
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AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED* |
AF-I Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED* |
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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED
VR II |
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm
f/2.8G IF-ED |
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AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm
f/2.8D IF-ED |
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm
f/4G IF-ED* |
*Autofocus cannot be used.
Other lenses cannot be used. Do not attach other lenses since the rear elements of the lens will touch and may damage the elements in the teleconverter.
Vibration reduction function can be used with the VR (Vibration Reduction) lens used with the Nikon digital SLR (Nikon FX/DX format) cameras, F6, F5, F100, F80-series/N80-series**, F75-series/N75-series** and F65-series/N65-series** camera body.
** Sold exclusively in the U.S.A.
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  Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. The Sigma APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is a dedicated APO teleconverter that can be mounted between select lenses and the camera body to increase the focal length by the power of 1.4. The multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras. The lens also offers maximum magnification without any variation in the minimum focusing distance. Compact and lightweight, this teleconverter
can convert your lenses into longer focal-length lenses, so you don't have to do
a lot of unnecessary footwork. A case for the lens is included.
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 Sigma APO Teleconverter 2x EX DG for Nikon Mount Lenses. The Sigma APO Teleconverter 2x EX DG for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is a dedicated APO teleconverter that can be mounted between select lenses and the camera body to increase the focal length by the power of 2. The multi-layer coating reduces
flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras. The lens also offers maximum magnification without any variation in the minimum focusing distance. Compact and lightweight, this teleconverter
can convert your lenses into longer focal-length lenses, so you don't have to do
a lot of unnecessary footwork. A case for the lens is included.
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  Tamron SP Autofocus 1.4x
Pro Teleconverter Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras. The SP AF PRO-series teleconverters, with a newly designed optical construction (4-group/5-element for 1.4X and 4-group/7-element for 2X), are designed to be used with lenses that are F/2.8 and of focal lengths of 90mm or greater. This would make the use of the SP teleconverters ideal for the Tamron SP90mm F/2.8 macro, 70-210mm F/2.8 and 300mm F/2.8. Relative illumination is significantly improved resulting in better overall contrast and resolution across the entire image field. In addition, chromatic aberration and astigmatism are better compensated for by virtue of the use of higher-grade glass materials and more sophisticated design techniques than used in universal-type teleconverters.
When used with lenses with smaller maximum apertures (F/4 and F/5.6, for example), there will be little difference in image quality as compared with the standard Tamron teleconverters. When used with lenses wider than 90mm, the SP teleconverters can actually comprise image quality.The 1.4X teleconverter will increase the focal length of the master lens by 1.4X and make the lens one f-stop slower. In addition to increasing focal length, this teleconverter allows greater magnification in macro since the Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of the master lens does not change when used with the teleconverters. The 1.4X teleconverter
can be used with both AF and MF lenses. AF will be retained if the master lens
is F/4.5 or faster.
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 Tamron SP Autofocus 2x Pro
Teleconverter Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras. The SP AF PRO-series teleconverters, with a newly designed optical construction (4-group/5-element for 1.4X and 4-group/7-element for 2X), are designed to be used with lenses that are F/2.8 and of focal lengths of 90mm or greater. This would make the use of the SP teleconverters ideal for the Tamron SP90mm F/2.8 macro, 70-210mm F/2.8 and 300mm F/2.8. Relative illumination is significantly improved resulting in better overall contrast and resolution across the entire image field.
In addition, chromatic aberration and
astigmatism are better compensated for by virtue of the use of higher-grade glass materials and more sophisticated design techniques than used in universal-type teleconverters. When used with lenses with smaller maximum apertures (F/4 and F/5.6, for example), there will be little difference in image quality as compared with the standard Tamron teleconverters. When used with lenses wider than 90mm, the SP teleconverters can actually comprise image quality.The 2X doubles the focal length of the master lens and makes the lens two f-stops slower. In addition to increasing focal length, this teleconverter allows greater magnification in macro since the Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of the master lens does not change when used with the teleconverters. AF will be retained with the 2X teleconverter
if the master lens is F/4.0 or faster.
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