Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 AFD & TC-14E

[Nigel]

Can I use the Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 AFD & TC-14E together?

Will autofocus still work? The nikon site doesn't list 80-200 on it's list.

Cheers.

[icecavern]

I think that TC only works with AFS lenses so it wont work with your AFD lens as there's no drive screw connection.

Pete

[Jas]

I took my 80-200 AF D lens to Jessops recently to try the Nikon 1.7 TC and it would not fit on mine, so I think the answer is no unless you can get hold of an older teleconverter.

[Joe T]

http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/Nikonians%20Teleconverter%20Table.pdf

[Nigel]

Ahhh, thanks for that.

So what teleconverter would people reccomend for the above lense as I can't use the Nikon one.

[paulc]

I use a 2x kenko pro converter with my 80-200 2.8 afd ed and it work very happily.

[krazy_horse]

I have a Kenko Teleplus (http://www.harpersphoto.co.uk/product/kenko_2x_teleplus_dg_nikon_af) 2x convertor on mine, and it works well, AF works nicely, and meters correctly (or so i think)

JB

These were all taken with the above combo:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2322/2258620206_9641dba807.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2182/2183312469_61711d3c77.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2258618192_f353b7a18c.jpg

[icecavern]

Although I have never used one, I believe the Kenko is the one to go for when you have screw drive lenses.

[Nigel]

Great price on the Kenko, I think i'll have to have a look at that one then.

Krazy horse your photos seem nice and sharp. Impressive.

[krazy_horse]

Thanks Nigel,

i bought my TC off ebay for £50, you might be lucky and get a good bargain if you're patient...

JB

Just had a quick search and found these:

2x Jessops (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-fit-2X-teleconverter_W0QQitemZ200198275577QQihZ010QQcateg oryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

2x Teleplus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KENKO-NAF-2-0X-Teleplus-Pro-300-DG-Teleconverter_W0QQitemZ290205575489QQihZ019QQcateg oryZ3343QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

1.4x Teleplus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KENKO-NAF-1-4X-Teleplus-Pro-300-DG-Teleconverter_W0QQitemZ290205575452QQihZ019QQcateg oryZ3343QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem)

1.4x Teleplus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenko-Teleplus-PRO-300-DG-Teleconverter-1-4x-Nikon-AF_W0QQitemZ290204759212QQihZ019QQcategoryZ30070QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)