dutchbenke
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What are the upsides to a TC 1.4 version III over the version II? Is the version III worth the upgrade?
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The TC-14 II works fine with both the 300mm PF and 500mm PF. I just pulled out my older TC-14 II and tried it and both worked as expected.I don't believe that the II works with the PF lenses.
The TC-14 II works fine with both the 300mm PF and 500mm PF. I just pulled out my older TC-14 II and tried it and both worked as expected.
I find the TC-14 III gives a bit better IQ on my 70-200mm f/2.8 E lens but on my other lenses I can't really detect much if any difference.
That's a close inspection and honestly I'd say the differences in IQ I saw between the TC-14 II and III versions wouldn't impact most of my images unless they were going to be printed quite large.when you say the above about the 14 III....do you mean normal viewing "better" or only better when over-analyzing/pixel peeping?
Thanks> that is the thing I have learned most from this particular forum Steve put together. This group above all others will give solid advice saving folks money. Like Steve said the best and worst gear is actually the thing about 4 inches behind the sensor. I borrowed the E version of the 70-200 and was absolutely blown away by it on both my D500 and D810. I am super excited for this lens to show up.That's a close inspection and honestly I'd say the differences in IQ I saw between the TC-14 II and III versions wouldn't impact most of my images unless they were going to be printed quite large.
Yeah, it's a great piece of pro glass. I've owned several generations of Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 and the 80-200mm f/2.8 that came before it and the E version is noticeably better than its predecessors. Enjoy the lens!I borrowed the E version of the 70-200 and was absolutely blown away by it on both my D500 and D810. I am super excited for this lens to show up.
What are the upsides to a TC 1.4 version III over the version II? Is the version III worth the upgrade?
DR, I’m glad you brought up the 80-200. I’ve had one for years and have toyed with upgrading. I take it the new 70-200 is, in your view, the way to go?and, if so, what version would you recommend - there seems to be a couple out there.Yeah, it's a great piece of pro glass. I've owned several generations of Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 and the 80-200mm f/2.8 that came before it and the E version is noticeably better than its predecessors. Enjoy the lens!
I'd say either the 70-200mm f/4 lens (which is surprisingly good and very light) or the 70-200mm f/2.8 E series lens would be good choices. I like the portability and image quality out of the 70-200mm f/4 lens but it's really hard to beat the IQ, light gathering and shallow DoF you get with the f/2.8 lens and the E series version of this lens is stellar.DR, I’m glad you brought up the 80-200. I’ve had one for years and have toyed with upgrading. I take it the new 70-200 is, in your view, the way to go?and, if so, what version would you recommend - there seems to be a couple out there.
Thanks DR. Very much appreciate the advice.I'd say either the 70-200mm f/4 lens (which is surprisingly good and very light) or the 70-200mm f/2.8 E series lens would be good choices. I like the portability and image quality out of the 70-200mm f/4 lens but it's really hard to beat the IQ, light gathering and shallow DoF you get with the f/2.8 lens and the E series version of this lens is stellar.
DR, I’m glad you brought up the 80-200. I’ve had one for years and have toyed with upgrading. I take it the new 70-200 is, in your view, the way to go?and, if so, what version would you recommend - there seems to be a couple out there.