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$190.00
from Local dealer Summary: This review refers to the current Nikon-mount AFs version which supports mechanical and "silent wave" AF as well as the VR function.
Initially I purchased this TC for the 80-400 VR Nikkor because I was in need for 500 to 600mm focal length. It quickly turned out that the the resulting images could not meet my expectations. It also turned out that it was not the Kenko to be blamed. In the meantime I collected numerous good to excellent images obtained together with 2.8/300, 4/300 AF-S, 70-180 Micro and 90mm Tamron macro lenses.
I can only endorse the numerous statements saying a TC demands a superior lens in order to deliver.
So far I have no regrets buying this useful piece of equipment and recommend it to all who, like me, are not prepared to accept the limitations set by Nikons product philosophy. Strengths: Does what no original Nikon TC does: one fits all and supports all features.
Good build quality.
Good optical quality.
When attached to top-notch lenses you may even expect excellent results.
Little to (virtually) no vignetting, but this depends on the lens you attach it to.
Although I do not really recommend using this TC on the 80-400 VR Nikkor, it works with VR and AF. Weaknesses: Well, it is obviously not dedicated to a particular lens, so use it according to Kenko recommendations and do not expect too much.
Well, it slows down the AF. How much, depends both on the illumination and the open aperture of the lens. f2.8 is less a problem than f5.6. But this is true for all TCs and not a particular weakness of the Kenko. Similar Products Used: Kenko Pro300 2x, Zeiss Mutar 2x Customer Service: Excellent in Germany, Ha-Pa Team is very customer friendly. My first sample did not support AF-S as it should do, I got it replaced without any problem and fast!
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