Using teleconverter with 300mm prime lens

[Mukul]

Hi Steve,

Greetings from India !!

At present, I am using Nikon D500 along with AF-S NIKKOR 300MM F/4E PF ED VR lens for bird photography.

At times, I feel, I need little more reach. I am thinking of using AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-14E III with this 300mm lens. Your feedback will help me in deciding if I should invest in this TC or not.

looking forward to your recommendation or any other suggestion in this regard.

With warm regards/ Mukul

 

[EricBowles]

That lens works very nicely with the TC14E III teleconverter. That's my favorite combination for bird walks with a camera.

 

[Mukul]

That lens works very nicely with the TC14E III teleconverter. That's my favorite combination for bird walks with a camera.

 

[Mukul]

Thanx a ton Eric. Much appreciated.

 

[splatbass]

I use it with the TC14E II with great results.

 

[DRwyoming]

Same here, the 300mm f/4 PF takes a TC-14 iii very well and is a nice walk around lens combo.

 

[Steve W]

I agree, the TC14 III is a pretty good option. Don’t bother with the 1.7 or 2x tc’s. Too much of a hit with regards to AF and sharpness.

 

[Mukul]

I agree, the TC14 III is a pretty good option. Don’t bother with the 1.7 or 2x tc’s. Too much of a hit with regards to AF and sharpness.

I am thinking of using TC 14-E III hope this will not affect the sharpness n focusing much.

 

[dabhand16]

I've got a 300mm f4 D lens and get great results with a 1.4x TCII

 

[jcgamble]

I used the TC 14-E II on my 300 f4 E PF for my go to birds in flight combo prior to my 500 f5.6 E PF purchase. You can't go wrong with that combination. I think you lose just a tiny bit of sharpness with the 14 converter on. Hard to really see in a lot of photos.