NIKON Z TC-1.4x and 800mm PF Usage Report

[stangro]

With some trepidation, I purchased the Z TC1.4 for use with my 800mm PF S lens. After taking wildfowl pics (resting the combination lens/TC on the cars window for support), I was pleasantly surprised on how well this combination worked, even after additional cropping in post processing.

I would definitely recommend this combo for wildlife photography.

 

[ricardo00]

I have been using the 1.4TC on my 800mm for a while. Seems like I can never have enough reach. Often with a tripod. Though sometimes handheld. One example of a handheld shot:

https://flic.kr/p/2pysp7y

 

[wotan1]

I have the combination but I hardly ever use the tc. I prefer to crop or use dx to get farther.

 

[Kjellis]

I had the 800 PF for a while before buying the 600/4 TC. I used the 1,4 tc with the 800 PF a couple of times and got some good results. If I need the reach I wouldn’t hesitate to use this combo.

 

[fcotterill]

They make an excellent pair

Nikkor 800mm f6.3S PF with Z-TC's for African mammals and Birds

My 800 PF arrived early May not long before I left on a long (and long awaited) trip into northern Kruger Nat Park. I took many more images with the 800 PF than anticipated, which meant the Z9 was mostly glued to this lens. But in retrospect, a 400 f2.8E FL has been my previous workhorse for...

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[BillW]

I've used my Z 800 mm PF and the Z 1.4x TC a fair amount. 1120 mm F9. I think the combination works quite well when you need more focal length. I've used it both handheld (with a fairly high shutter speed in good light) and from a tripod.

I've also used the Z 800 mm PF with the Z 2x TC. 1600 mm f13. More compromises here, but still well worth using if you want 1600 mm and other conditions are right (enough light and low atmospheric distortion).

 

[cchuck]

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These photos have been done for scientists, so I do some sharpening and NR in post but don't delete things or clean them up. We spend limited time at a restricted distance, get the pics and get out, to reduce stress on the hawks. Because of that, I decided to try the Z1.4TC on my 800PF even though we were in forests with heavy leaf cover and adding 40% more reach cuts the light in half. I was very pleased with how sharp the photos were and Z9 did well with added noise. I no longer hesitate to use the Z1.4TC with the 800PF.

 

[Lance B]

It is a VERY usable combination. I couldn't get closer to this Rainbow Bee Eater because of a "no trespassing" sign so, on went the 1.4x TC and even then this is a large crop. Handheld.

Z8 + 800 pf, 1/500s f/9.0 at 1120.0mm iso720

 

[Ken Miracle]

I have 1.4 TC and used it on Z100-400, tried it on my Z800 worked okay but I prefer as @wotan1 said to use DX mode or crop FX. Primarily a bird ID photographer on foot in wide range of terrain and habitat so hand held.

 

[cchuck]

I have 1.4 TC and used it on Z100-400, tried it on my Z800 worked okay but I prefer as @wotan1 said to use DX mode or crop FX. Primarily a bird ID photographer on foot in wide range of terrain and habitat so hand held.

I agree. My photos of the young Broad-winged Hawks were shot on a tripod. My Z bodies are set up with the DISP (Display) button toggling FX/DX. With DX, AF seems more reliable, and faster. Fewer missed shots at longer distances.

 

[Ken Miracle]

I agree. My photos of the young Broad-winged Hawks were shot on a tripod. My Z bodies are set up with the DISP (Display) button toggling FX/DX. With DX, AF seems more reliable, and faster. Fewer missed shots at longer distances.

Only diff is I have a button on the Z800 and one on the Z180-600 to toggle FX/DX.