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kenko Pro 300 DG 2.0x nikon

Postby Pa on Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:31 am

in the future i'm buying one of these Kenko Pro 300 DG 2.0x nikon to use with my f4 300mm,can anyone tell me if they are compatable with a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO HSM DG MACRO as well thanks.
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Postby Yi-P on Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:03 am

I got the Kenko Pro300DG 1.4xTC, works well with the 300 f4, as well as the 70-200.

I have yet to try with the 2x TC, but my guess it should work as long as your rear element is not 'sticking out' from the lens mount. Most telephoto has the rear element deep inside from the lens mount, such as the 300 f4.
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Postby radar on Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:46 pm

Pa,

from memory, you don't have the AFS version, correct? So not sure if the kenko TC will work for you. You f4 lens will then become an f8 lens, so only to be used in bright conditions or on a tripod. You will lose auto-focus. You may be better off getting the 1.4. Sure you won't get the same reach but you will only lose one stop and you should still have AF.

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Postby Pa on Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:41 pm

thanks for the info andre,your right i have the nikon ed af 300mm f4 version.
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Postby moggy on Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:03 pm

I recently bought a Kenko Pro 300 DG 2x and it works a treat with most of my lenses, especially with the Nikkor 80-200 2.8. Auto-focus is not a problem. :wink:

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