AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E-II multiplies the effective focal length by 1.7x of select compatible NIKKOR lenses, offering an affordable and portable gateway to extend telephoto reach; ideal for sports shooting, wildlife, surveillance and more.
$549.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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sharpness observation of TC-17E II - great
I use this with my 400mm 2.8VR and D90, the results are awesome. Some of my sharpness observation in comparison without TC.
95% cannot find a difference in sharpness at f/11(perfect)
50% cannot find a difference in sharpness at f/9 or f10.
Rest of the f number below f/9 i can see a softness and loss in quality of image.
tested with wimberley tripod head on different occasions. My observation results are limited with my experience
subject : birds
Focusing is relatively slow as a known factors of using tele-converter.
July 19, 2010
There is one major flaw with this product.
The extender produces good results with my two large lenses ( 70-200 zoom and 300mm fixed) however it can not be used with the 60 mm macro nor the 18-105 zoom. MUCH more aggravating is that both large lenses slip on the extender, often causing "No lens attached" warning to appear. When you're out shooting moving subjects, this is a real pain. I have spoken with other Nikon users, one of whom is a professional photographer and they have noted the same problem. The pro does not use the extender in his work so it's not a major problem for him. However is you pay $2500 for a lens and then a $300 or $400 piece messes it up, I believe the costomer has a legitimate concern.
August 29, 2011
Do Not Purchase!
This lens has been a disappointment from the beginning and I would not recommend it for purchase. I bought it to effectively increase the overall focal length of my 70-200mm f/2.8 lens in good lighting conditions, but image quality is so poor that I don't even use it. The problem I have had is that my images are too soft when using this teleconverter.
I originally suspected that there was a back-focusing problem because details of each image were sharper in the background. But I sent it back to NIKON for warranty work, and it came back with the same problem. Either NIKON repair did nothing to correct the lens or it is basically worthless. Either way, I wouldn't suggest this lens as a smart purchase.
I am not a professional photographer, so maybe I'm not using it correctly. But since it is very basic in how it is actually used and the fact that all my images are a complete disappointment when using it, I can't imagine anyone who makes their living in photography being happy with it.
April 15, 2011
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AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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I have a Nikon D4 and want to combine the converter with AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED lens, is that possible to have auto focus?
1 month, 1 week ago
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perko
Australia
Location :
Australia
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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It says on the list that AF 'may not be possible', how this might be I dont know, however, I have a 200-400 and it does indeed af with the TC-17EII.Answer:
AF-I/AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E/TC-14EII/TC-17EII/TC-20E/TC-20EII are usable. When theTC-14E or TC-14EII is attached, both vibration reduction and autofocus work properly. When the
TC-17EII, TC-20E or TC-20EII is attached, however, only vibration reduction is possible.
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I thought the D4 made it possibleJun 7, 2012 by
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Anonymous
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No, only teleconverter that autofocuses with that lens is the TC-14Ell, the rest are manual focus only. Here is the compatibilty chart:http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/en_US_Comp_chart.html
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AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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can I use the Nikon TC-17E II with an afs Nikkor 28-300mm3.5-5.6G ED Lens?
I have a Nikon D90
1 year, 3 months ago
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John H
Myrtle Beach, SC
Location :
Myrtle Beach, SC
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Since it has an F mount it can be attach to your camera. However, not all lenses can be used with a teleconverter. In general wide angle lenses or wide angle zoom lenses cannot be used. Also, lenses with relatively slow maximum apertures (slower than f2.8) cannot be used with teleconverters.Answer:
Quite simply no, you cant. Some have tried to use a third party TC like the one from Kenco, the problem is that if you try and attach a TC there is a very good chance you will damage something, either the lens or tc or both, not to mention that if you did get one to work it would slow it right down to something in the region of a 5.9 - 9.5 which would pretty much well render is useless unless you had blazing sunshine to keep the shutter speed up.Has staff answer
AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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I have an AF-S Dx Nikkor 55-300 f4.5 lens. Is the Nikon TC-17e II compatible?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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This lens is not compatible with any of our teleconverters.Answer:
I'm afraid not. Not usable, because it cannot be mounted, or vignetting or other image deterioration will ruin the photo.You can find more info at: http://www.nikonsupport.eu/europe/Manuals/DrdIaQvRZv/LCC2.1En.xls
9 months ago
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Anonymous
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Don't try, it's can damage your 55-300.Answer:
No you cant.
AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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Is the tc 1.7 e ll auto focus compatable with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm 1:2.8 D II F2.8
9 months ago
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Roy
Newburgh ny
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Yes, the TC 1.7 works extremely well with the 300 2.8.Sep 23, 2011 by
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soitgos
Utah
Location :
Utah
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Here is the link to the compatibility charthttp://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/en_US_Comp_chart.html
sorry for this silly question but... if this could be used this on my Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 would that become an 85mm f/?? and my AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D an 178mm f/???
D700 camera
or is just not possible?
thank you for your time
D700 camera
or is just not possible?
thank you for your time
6 months ago
by
my_rhythm
Sydney NSW, Australia
Location :
Sydney NSW, Australia
Age: 25-34
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
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No it won't, here is the compatibility chart:http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/en_US_Comp_chart.html
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Not possible, tc's will not work, or even fit.
Is the AF-s TC-17E II compatible with the AF VR-NIKKOR 80-400mm 1:4.5-5.6D?
Will autofocus work? All metering? Vibration reduction?
Thanks, Bill
Will autofocus work? All metering? Vibration reduction?
Thanks, Bill
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Bill
Brimfield, MA
Location :
Brimfield, MA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The Teleconverter compatibility chart says that if the lens isn't listed on that page, then the rear element of the lens could damage the teleconverter. What I have seen is that on some lenses the diameter of the back of the lens is too small to allow the teleconverter to be inserted for mounting. This situation is obvious. However on some lenses, (like the 17-35 f2.8) the teleconverter will mount, but the rear element of the lens can crash into the teleconverter during zoom/focus... this is bad. In all cases (except for the D4 and D800) if the teleconverter factor (e.g. 1.7) times the f-stop exceeds f5.6, the lens may not autofocus properly. So since the maximum aperture of the 80-400 is 4.5, 4.5 x 1.7 = f7.65, so the lens will not autofocus even if everything else fits. Since the 80-400 is a current lens and it is not listed on the compatibility chart, my guess is it won't mount properly. Also the teleconverter does not have a linkage for a focusing motor, so only AFS or AFI lenses will autofocus...once more the 80-400 will not autofocus because it has no internal focusing motor. That's the long answer. The short answer is the 80-400 is not compatible.Mar 27, 2012 by
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PhotoGeek
Napa, CA, USA
Location :
Napa, CA, USA
Age: 55-65
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No it will not work, here is the compatability chart for future reference:http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/en_US_Comp_chart.htmlHas staff answer
AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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Is this compatible with the Nikon D3100? Can i use my 50-200 mm lens AF-S lens and still have my auto focus ability?
1 month, 1 week ago
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nikonaddict
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens is not compatible with any of our teleconverters.Answer:
It will not work / fit that lens.
AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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I have a D90 and D7000. Which 300mm Nikkor lenses can I use with a Nikon Teleconverter? Thanks
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Pahpy
Michigan, USA
Location :
Michigan, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Nikon makes 3 teleconverters, a 1.4x a 1.7x and a 2x. Adding a teleconverter increases the magnification, but also decreases the total light coming into the camera. Nikon cameras prior to the D4 and D800 require a maximum aperture of f5.6 or greater to autofocus properly. So, if you have a 300mm f2.8 lens, you can use any teleconverter and the camera will function properly. (f2.8 x 2 = f5.6) a f4 lens will work with the 1.4x teleconverter (f4 x 1.4 = f5.6), but but not the 1.7x or 2x, and so on. Do not use a teleconverter on wide zooms as the lens can damage the teleconverter. Although the teleconverters will function in manual focus mode on most lenses, they are primarily intended to be used with Nikon's long pro telephotos. While there are reports of teleconverters and autofocus working out beyond an effective maximum aperture of f5.6, proper performance should not be assumed. The teleconverter manual (available on line) basically implies that to use the 1.4x teleconverter the lens should be at least an f4, the 1.7x should be used with a lens faster than f3.3 and for the the 2x the lens should be faster than f2.8.Mar 26, 2012 by
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PhotoGeek
Napa, CA
Location :
Napa, CA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Nikon teleconverter compatability chart:http://www.nikon.com.mx/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/es_MX_Comp_chart.html
AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
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Can I use AF-s Nikkor 18-200mm1:5-56G11 ED and AF VR-Nikkor80-400mm1:4.5-5.6D with a TC_17E11. If not do you make one with compatablity to my lenses?
1 year, 3 months ago
by
Tom Turney
Sarasota Fl
Location :
Sarasota Fl
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Simple answer is no, no and no to all of the above. None of these lenses are designed to have Tc's fitted to them and there is a very good chance that you will damage either the lens or tc if you tried to fit one.Some people have used the Kenco pro tc with varying results but if you went down this route you would do so at your own peril, not to mention the fact that any tc fitted to either of these lenses would slow them right up and no doubt lose af.
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