Sigma teleconverter 1.4x Any feedback on Sigma teleconverter 1.4x on a Nikon D80 using 18-200 Nikon Lens ?
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I bought this for use on he D800, it does not work, I wanted it for the 150-500 Nikon lens, I contacted Sigma they confirmed that the lens would be too slow to use with the convertor.
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I read somewhere it does NOT work. I would not recommend this combination anyway für quality reasons. It is a bad idea to use a converter for a wide-to.tele-zoom. Teleconverters are best for fast lenses (2.0...4.0) and longer focal lenghts (fixed or fast pro telezooms).
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I have the older version of Tamron's teleconverter (140 F-CA 1.4X). Used it only once with my 100-400 and then put it away because of the overall image quality loss (sharpness, resolution). IS worked fine - AF didn't but then again, it was the previous version of the converter.
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Yes it should work fine. I have the same setup on my D7100 and the results are great. Slightly more difficult to focus on small distant objects with the teleconverter attached.
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I use the 1.4X as well as the 2.0X between my Nikon D-200 and the 80-400 f4.5 Nikor D lens. The optical quality is very good for the price. Plan on using a tripod more often because you will loose a stop and end up shooting with a slower shutter speed. Happy Shooting!
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As best as I can tell, this Teleconverter will work with your camera. That said, I make this observation after referring to the Nikon Service and Support website. I strongly suggest you refer to this site, as there appear to be some limitation on which lenses can be used: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16108/~/what-lenses-can-i-use-on-the-nikon-d90%3F. In my case, the teleconverter worked with my camera body but not with the 18-150 Nikon lens I own. Good luck and I hope this helps.
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Sorry I don't have an answer for you as I am a Nikon shooter. I would refer you to sigma's own web site, they have a complete compatibility chart.
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It should. It works on my D700 and D800E, as long as you are using Nikon lenses. It won't work in Sigma lenses. The optics are excellent.
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I have no experience with Nikon or Nikon lenses. I do have & use regularly Canon 75-300 usm & canon is usm lenses. Both are fine lenses with beautiful results in situations where the subject is close enough for the focal lengths available. I also have & use more often a Sigma 50-500mm f/4.56.5 with Hsm & os. I am an avid birder & the Sigma is my choice. The added reach gives capability to get shots at longer distances with excellent results. The Sigma has a disadvantage in its weight. I regularly get excellent handheld shots even with Sigma 2X teleconverter giving excellent quality photos at effective focal length of 1000mm. This does require use of manual focus mode. I have no experience with Nikon or Nikon lenses. I do have & use regularly Canon 75-300 usm & canon is usm lenses. Both are fine lenses with beautiful results in situations where the subject is close enough for the focal lengths available. I also have & use more often a Sigma 50-500mm f/4.56.5 with Hsm & os. I am an avid birder & the Sigma is my choice. The added reach gives capability to get shots at longer distances with excellent results. The Sigma has a disadvantage in its weight. I regularly get excellent handheld shots even with Sigma 2X teleconverter giving excellent quality photos... » Read More I have no experience with Nikon or Nikon lenses. I do have & use regularly Canon 75-300 usm & canon is usm lenses. Both are fine lenses with beautiful results in situations where the subject is close enough for the focal lengths available. I also have & use more often a Sigma 50-500mm f/4.56.5 with Hsm & os. I am an avid birder & the Sigma is my choice. The added reach gives capability to get shots at longer distances with excellent results. The Sigma has a disadvantage in its weight. I regularly get excellent handheld shots even with Sigma 2X teleconverter giving excellent quality photos at effective focal length of 1000mm. This does require use of manual focus mode. « Show Less
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Nikon currently offers three teleconverters in 1.4x, 1.7x and 2x magnifications. These AF-S teleconverters utilize the Nikon f/mount, and are compatible with all Nikon film-based SLRs and D-SLRs (FX and DX formats), as well as the Nikon 1 cameras when using the FT-1 F Mount Adapter.
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The teleconverter works best with F2.8 lenses. AF may not work well at higher F stops and you may need to go to Manual focus
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Yes. I struggled with the decision to buy the 2.0 TC or the sigma 50 -500 lens to get more zoom as 200 didn't reach far enough for my needs. In the end I got the teleconverter as it was less money and mainly a way to avoid another heavy lens. It works out very well. loss of sharpness and some f/stops as others have described but you will hardly notice. faster glass and more sharpness costs thousands of dollars which i'm unwilling to spend. i'm pleased going this way.
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Yes. it works with Nikon d7100. However, I don't know whether it works with TC-20E III 2x Teleconverter. As you know it is a macro lens and it is not telephoto lens and diagram is important so teleconventer may disturp the macro photos.
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You can't use this lens with a teleconvertor for doing macro. You'll need a extension tubes, you can search on amazon for "extension tubes" and it will show you the options. One major gripe is you'll lose auto focus (AF), you'll have to manual focus (MF).
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I don't think so but the be sure you should visit Nikon's website for the teleconverter and click on the "compatible with" link. You can get there by following this link:http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/AF-S-Teleconverter-TC-20E-III.htmlGood LuckDom
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Mike: We use this lens on a Nikon D800 and it is an excellent lens. We had used Sigma lenses for years with various earlier Nikon cameras and the Nikon 18-300 is sturdier and gets much better resolution. Ours is the stabilized lens which also adds to the quality of photos. No experience with a D-80 however.
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I use the Sigma 85mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM lens on my Nikon D800E and its performance is excellent. I have seven Sigma lens and all are great lens. Since the lens you are inquiring about has been designed for full frame DSLRs and the Nikon D600 is a full frame DSLR I believe it will work well on your camera.Have fun taking picture.
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It will work fine with your teleconverter, but your max aperture will then be f/5.6....... with the 1.4 extender your max aperture will be f/4.0