Nikon tc14....which version?

[Hertsman]

Is there much or any dIfference between a II or III version in terms of IQ ?

 

[rob-nikon]

Not that much that I know of. I'm still using the mk2. Biggest difference is the newer mk3 won't work with a lot of older lenses. Best to check the compatibility list before buying either.

 

[gramps]

Some folks with the new Fl lenses say they can see a difference, Photography Life says there is possibly up to a 4% improvement with the Mk3 on the best lenses ... as Rob says though you need to check compatibility as it doesn't work with all 'older' lenses.

 

[Hertsman]

Hmm, going to match it with a 70-200 2.8 vrii so prob not worth the extra for the III ?

 

[gramps]

It's compatible but a very expensive option for little gain I would have thought.

 

[rob-nikon]

The mk2 works well on my 70-200 f2.8 vr2. Like @gramps says there is a performance interest but I doubt I would personally be able to see any.

 

[Hertsman]

It's compatible but a very expensive option for little gain I would have thought.

Just considering my options.
About to buy 70-200 2.8, and want something for extra reach after this. Intial thinking was the 300 f4 pf and 1.4, but Im now toying with the 150-600 C as I doubt it will be used as much as the shorter lens....

 

[wezza13]

Just considering my options.
About to buy 70-200 2.8, and want something for extra reach after this. Intial thinking was the 300 f4 pf and 1.4, but Im now toying with the 150-600 C as I doubt it will be used as much as the shorter lens....

The 300mm PF with the 1.4 tc is a fantastic combination.

It really is lightweight, I'd highly recommend it

 

[Hertsman]

The 300mm PF with the 1.4 tc is a fantastic combination.

It really is lightweight, I'd highly recommend it

Its pretty much your pics that decided me Wez tbh....but the Sig is half the price......

 

[wezza13]

Its pretty much your pics that decided me Wez tbh....but the Sig is half the price......

Fair enough, it's a big difference in price for sure!

 

[pope]

In a word no.
I have a 1.4 ii. Tried a 1.4iii on a 70-200vr2 and a 400 f2.8 to see if there was any difference in IQ, and there was none to my eye. And if there was, it`s not worth the price.
So get a 1.4ii.

 

[mpe]

I have all of them:

There is no difference I can see between TC14EII and TC14EIII (tested on my 200mm f/2G)

Since the TC14EIII is less compatible, my choice would be the TC14EII. I would stay away from Kenko.