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Designed exclusively for use with AF-S and AF-I lenses, the AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II completes the Nikon lineup of 1.4x, 1.7x, and 2.0x compact teleconverters Adds photographic versatility without the expense or weight of an extra lens Allows focal length to be extended by a factor of 1.7 times while retaining a sense of overall comfort in the hand Minimal effect on f-number of 1.5 stops Supports the use of Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) function Design is consistent with the current TC-14E II and TC-20E II teleconverters Compatible with Eco-Glass Compact and lightweight
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Product Type: Lens
Summary
Product Title: Nikon TC-17E II AF-S AF-I Teleconverter Lens
Manufacturer: Nikon
Lowest Price: $409.95
Power Score: 4.8 | 5 Reviews
General
Product Type: Lens
Product Compatibility: Lenses: AF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II AF-S 400mm f/2.8 ED-IF II AF-S 500mm f/4D ED-IF II AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF II
Dimensions
Dimensions: 1.20" Length x 2.60" Diameter
Diameter: 2.60"
Depth: 1.20 in
Weight: 8 oz
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Additional Specifications
Product Series: II
Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 4 Groups
Strengths: Great combination with 70-200mm lens
Weakness: Only works with a few Nikon lenses
I've been using the TC-17E for several weeks mostly for action shots. Coupled with my Nikon70-200 VR lens I get results that are exactly what I need. Images from this combination are crisp and clear. I have used it for landscape photography as well with wonderful results. The only problem I had with the the TC-17E was putting the cap on the lens end of it (vs the body cap). I put it on in a hurry...
Strengths: Excellent image quality with very little loss in camera responsiveness or utility.
Weakness: None that I know of.
When considering a teleconverter to work with Nikon AF-I & AF-S Lenses you basically have three choices. You can get a 1.4X, 1.7X, or a 2X TC. I decided on the middle of the road 1.7X TC and I have been very happy with its performance. I have mostly used it with a Nikon D2H Digital Camera and the Nikon 70-200 AFS VR Lens. Pictures taken with this combo generally have been tack sharp with little...
Strengths: works great with Nikkor 70-200VR and soon with 200-400VR lens...
Weakness: Cost..
I went with the TC-17E II 1.7x Teleconverter for AF-I & AF-S Lenses because it was less light loss than the 2.0X converter. This lens allows for 1.5 stops of light loss compared to the 2.0X. Also in regard to the 2x converter the images are much sharper with this converter...
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Strengths: Extends focal length of certain Nikon lens by a factor of 1.7 at a cost of 1.5 F stops. Makes a 70-200 2.8 a 120-340 4.8. Allows VR (vibration reduction) model lens to function with VR capability.
Weakness: Works with a limited number of Nikon's catalog of lens.
It was hard enough justify $1600 on a 70-200 2.8 VR lens, spending $5500 for a 200-400 F4 VR was out of the question. Still there are times when 200 isn't quite enough reach to get the picture you want. The $420 for a TC-17E was a compromise that I could live with. The camera while heavy with the 70-200 and TC-17E attached, can still be hand-held and sharp pictures obtained if shooting outdoors...
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