Talk to me about Telecoverters...

I am most likely going with a Nikon 70-200 2.8 in a few day and will thinking about going with the 2x nikon telecoverter, But have not clue how it will effect the lens.

ThomasDidymus wrote in post #18104260
I am most likely going with a Nikon 70-200 2.8 in a few day and will thinking about going with the 2x nikon telecoverter, But have not clue how it will effect the lens.

it will essentially make the lens a 140-400 f5.6 lens...it will likely have an impact on AF, and IQ...but that's really just a generalization...i know nothing of the combo's actual performance

I have been thinking a lot about what my next lens would be and still can't make up my mind. The Telecoverter only makes scene as a way to cut cost but I feel that the cons might be to bad.

well what are your intended uses of the new lens...adding a TC will give you reach, but there are probably cheaper, other options to gain reach without having the TC if that's all you are after

I want to upgrade gear some. The issue for me is that I really do not know what to do. I have found that my Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 just does not focus fast enough, but I just don't know it it is the lens or the Nikon D610. Or if I am doing something wrong. My Sony A6000 is on point and I find that I get faster shots with it but I love my Nikons so.

I think what it comes down to for me is that I want a lens for Nikon that will be good for inside shots for church and outside shots for nature/animals.

sorry i know nothing about nikons, so i can't offer too much help there...but i'm sure someone will be along for that...

if you are happy with the range of the 70-300mm you could add a 1.4X TC which would give you 98-280mm f4 essentially

the problem with trying to get a lens that can cover indoor churches, and outdoor wildlife is that you're going to end up having to compromise on at least one end...because a lens that's good for the church usually isn't going to be good for wildlife and vice versa...TC's allow you to get that reach, but it is a compromise compared to just a native longer lens...but i use a 120-300f2.8 with a 2X all the time for wildlife/birds, and then use it bare for my nephews sports...i do think of grabbing one of the 150-600mm zooms instead, mainly because they seem to be a great bang for the buck...and lighter

DreDaze wrote in post #18104369
sorry i know nothing about nikons, so i can't offer too much help there...but i'm sure someone will be along for that...

if you are happy with the range of the 70-300mm you could add a 1.4X TC which would give you 98-280mm f4 essentially

the problem with trying to get a lens that can cover indoor churches, and outdoor wildlife is that you're going to end up having to compromise on at least one end...because a lens that's good for the church usually isn't going to be good for wildlife and vice versa...TC's allow you to get that reach, but it is a compromise compared to just a native longer lens...but i use a 120-300f2.8 with a 2X all the time for wildlife/birds, and then use it bare for my nephews sports...i do think of grabbing one of the 150-600mm zooms instead, mainly because they seem to be a great bang for the buck...and lighter

You've discovered the elusive negative teleconverter!

Thats if he put he 1.4 on the 70-200 he mentioned getting

dochollidayda wrote in post #18099671
+1. I am a sucker for organized shops and tools

That had me intrigued more than the lens itself and that's saying something...

DreDaze wrote in post #18104632
Thats if he put he 1.4 on the 70-200 he mentioned getting

Just poking fun at the typo. ߘ

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Bassat wrote in post #18104850
Just poking fun at the typo. ߘ

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It actually wasn't a typo, but, whatever.

By the way, where are you, Tom? . Been trying to get in touch with you since you "left" this forum, but haven't been successful in getting any response from you.

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While own TC's I still on the fence with them. Camera manufacturer's where forced to improve lens quality since digital camera's replaced film and the resolution of the new sensors makes cropping a decent option. I owned a few but for years rarely used them with a preference to cropping. I lost too many fun focusing options with my 7D2. I have been using them a bit more last year due to a new prime telephoto I picked up.

Here is an example of a 5D4 crop which is pretty extreme. Bird is from the bottom left hand corner.

Tom Reichner wrote in post #18871949
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It actually wasn't a typo, but, whatever.

By the way, where are you, Tom? . Been trying to get in touch with you since you "left" this forum, but haven't been successful in getting any response from you.

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Looks like Bassat has left the building.

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Perfectly Frank wrote in post #18872431
Looks like Bassat has left the building.

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Isn't that the truth?!

I've been trying to track him down to see if I can convince him to get back on here and start posting again, but every which way I try to reach him, I get no response. . I know he's not dead because I searched the death records in his home area. . I hate it when people just up and leave like that. . This forum is going to dwindle away if people just keep disengaging.

I suspect that he doesn't want to be found and doesn't want to be contacted, which of course makes it more difficult. . If only he was active on Facebook or Instagram, it would make it so much easier to get in touch with him.

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If you look at his posting history during 2018 he was selling lots of camera gear. Makes me wonder if he was getting out of the photography hobby.