Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III - Lens Compatability

[BillN_33]

Just thought that I would post the following Compatibility table as a reminder as I nearly made a mistake

The Nikon web site link

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/teleconverters/af-s_tc-20e_3/

Compatible Lenses
The following AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses can be used with the AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED*
AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED
AF-I Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED*
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED
AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
AF-I Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR*
AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED II*
AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED*
AF-I Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED*
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR*
AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED II*
AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED*
AF-I Nikkor 600mm f/4D IF-ED*
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED*
* Autofocus cannot be used.

• Other lenses cannot be used. Do not attach other lenses since the rear elements of the lens will touch and may damage the elements in the teleconverter.

 

[Laudrup]

Why what did you try to use on it?

 

[BillN_33]

A 50mm f1.8 G - but I realised before it caused any damage ……. I was trying various combinations until I get a Micro lens

 

[Laudrup]

Yeah always check compatibility you aren't the first I've heard trying to do it and you won't be the last. Wouldn't you be better with extension tubes or a Raynox DCR-250 on a longer lens? You should look at the Nikon 60mm f/2.8D (or G) lens they are very sharp or even the older Nikon 105mm f/2.8D Micro which is the predecessor to the VR model.

 

[BillN_33]

In the end I used my 300mm f4 with a TC14Ell

I will get a Nikon 105mm f2.8 VR Micro in the next few weeks
(you can use the TC20Elll with that lens - although only MF)

I've always been keen on small bird shots but now I'm getting interested in Dragonflies