Teleconverter with 70-200VR

[ghost]

Hi All,
I'm looking for a teleconverter for my 70-200VR. I have searched the site and it seems that the best option is the Nikkor 1.7, although this would be great, it is very $$$ and I am looking for an alternative.
Does anyone have experience with using a teleconverter on this lens? It has been suggested to me that the Tamron/Kenko Pro 300 2X does a good job. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

[daniel_r]

The 1.7 TC does cost a bit... but it's a fraction of the 70-200.

I'd be thinking if I went the distance to get the 70-200VR, why compromise your optics with a cheaper TC?

For a few hundred $$$ extra, I'd look at the Nikon. I'm sure you would probably notice minimal degradation on cheaper lenses with a cheaper TC. If you're looking at the TC for only very occasional work where you don't need outright optical performance, you could probably get away with the third party TCs.

[marc]

I'd be thinking if I went the distance to get the 70-200VR, why compromise your optics with a cheaper TC?

Couldn't agree more Daniel
I have one also and highly recommend it.

[fozzie]

Nikon TC-17EII is on special/limited stock at the moment:

http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=17335&start=0

Remarks: Limited stock offered @ special price of AU$XXX.00

[rookie2]

I too am saving pennies to invest in a TC17EII to get extra reach for sports photos,

check this link (thanks Fozzie) showing some great F1 action from the UK with the 70 - 200VR and the TC17.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1021&message=18230606

[ghost]

I agree with you all
I was afraid of this!
I was kind a hoping someone would say yeah get the #$@* it works great blah blah blah but now I'm having 2nd thoughts

[ozczecho]

I too am saving pennies to invest in a TC17EII to get extra reach for sports photos,

check this link (thanks Fozzie) showing some great F1 action from the UK with the 70 - 200VR and the TC17.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1021&message=18230606

W.O.W....gee I need to get budget clearance....those pics are awesome.

[ghost]

rookie2,
I just checked out the link and went through it wondering if they were shot on a tri or monopod. He claims most were handheld WOW, looks like the nikkor 1.7 is the way to go It also looks like I'm spending the extra $$ after all.

[TonyH]

Ghost,

I did all the research, ended up getting the Nikon and haven't been disappointed.

If you can't afford it right now, wait a little longer, save more and then get it.

Getting a cheap converter with that lens is like putting fluffy dice on a Ferrari


Tony

[shaunus]

tc17 is an awesome addition to the lens, this was taken at 240mm F8 1/640sec with camera sharpening set to normal, all i have done is reduce it to 72dpi and added the mark.

from what ive noticed you loose a little in focusing speed but it is still quick enough to keep up with aussie rules action.

plus it adds a few extra grams to the package.