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IslandCity

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I have a 500f4 G and a TC 1.4ii and I cannot tune the combo enough to get acceptable images.
The lens is fine on the D850 and the D500 so I have to assume the TC is the issues. Would it make sense to purchase a 1.4iii the latest version? This TC is the latest so I am assuming it is compatible with the latest iterations of F glass? Of course a 600f4 would be nice but I'm not sure where my equipment purchases will take me so the newer TC would be a less expensive option.

Heading on a trip in a couple weeks and would like the ability to get to 700 f5.6 if adequate light.
Thank you all in advance.
Rich
 
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You may have a bad copy of the 1.4x TC or could have an issue with a slightly bent mount on the lens or TC.

But yes, that lens is compatible with both the II and iii versions of the TC-14. Personally I had pretty similar and very good results with either version of the TC-14 on my 500mm and 600mm G series lenses but either TC in good condition should work very well.
 
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DRwyoming said:
You may have a bad copy of the 1.4x TC or could have an issue with a slightly bent mount on the lens or TC.

But yes, that lens is compatible with both the II and iii versions of the TC-14. Personally I had pretty similar and very good results with either version of the TC-14 on my 500mm and 600mm G series lenses but either TC in good condition should work very well.
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Is the TC1.4ii compatible with the 500pf? I may end up with a lighter combination to carry some day and if I'm buying a TC anyway, may as well get one that will work with it as well.
THank you so much.
 
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IslandCity said:
I have a 500f4 G and a TC 1.4ii and I cannot tune the combo enough to get acceptable images.
The lens is fine on the D850 and the D500 so I have to assume the TC is the issues. Would it make sense to purchase a 1.4iii the latest version? This TC is the latest so I am assuming it is compatible with the latest iterations of F glass? Of course a 600f4 would be nice but I'm not sure where my equipment purchases will take me so the newer TC would be a less expensive option.

Heading on a trip in a couple weeks and would like the ability to get to 700 f5.6 if adequate light.
Thank you all in advance.
Rich
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You could put the 500mm on the D500 to get 750mm....or put the 500mm on the D850 and shoot in DX....
 
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ButlerKid said:
You could put the 500mm on the D500 to get 750mm....
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Yeah, I thought of that and will do that at times. For the Great Grey Owls 750 will be too much at times, so I was planning on using the D850 with the native 500 and occasionally with the TC and keeping the D500 paired to a 150-600 zoom In case I need to get in closer or back off for an inflight image.
Contemplating purchasing a 500pf at some point to pair with the D500 eventually as a lighter combination for summertime with eagles and loons at my cabin in northern wi. I wanted the extra megapixels of the D850 for the Boreal Owls which are a bit further out from my understanding.
Thank you for your reply. Appreciated.
 
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IslandCity said:
Yeah, I thought of that and will do that at times. For the Great Grey Owls 750 will be too much at times, so I was planning on using the D850 with the native 500 and occasionally with the TC and keeping the D500 paired to a 150-600 zoom In case I need to get in closer or back off for an inflight image.
Contemplating purchasing a 500pf at some point to pair with the D500 eventually as a lighter combination for summertime with eagles and loons at my cabin in northern wi. I wanted the extra megapixels of the D850 for the Boreal Owls which are a bit further out from my understanding.
Thank you for your reply. Appreciated.
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I set up a button to immediately be able to switch between FX and DX............... no need to move lens around to a different body.
 
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