New (?) 1.7 x teleconverter.

[mr noble]

www.europe-nikon.com/details.aspx?countryid=20&languageid=22&prodId=938&catId=136


Am I ahead of the game or behind it?

Was trying to work out if I should get a 1.4 or a 2 and then this one popped up.

Could make the 70-200 f2.8 a good choice afterall.

It would then be a 120-340 f 4.2 (ish)


Not bad huh ?

Greg

[mr noble]

Well I thought it was pretty interesting!

G

[chris.mapey]

Just spotted this. Looks interesting, especially as you mention, with a 70-200 f2.8

Stops my lustful thoughts for the 80-400 VR, and now I want this and a 70-200...

must stop looking at expensive bits of glass!!

Chris

[HankScorpio]

Did DCW not have one for sale recently?

[beano500]

mr noble said:

Am I ahead of the game or behind it?

Been out a little while now, I think, but not as a "Mark II"??? I hadn't noticed that this had previously been compatable with AF-I lenses as well as AF-S and specific mention of supporting VR function

[_dobbo_]

I've often wondered... Does the 1.7x converter actually become a 2.55x converter because of the crop factor?

eg does it make a 80-400 into a 204-1020 or into a 306-1530?

Durr.... my bwain hurts.

[Scooby_snax]

I have used the Nikon 1.7 converter for about a year now. Use it with the 70-200 in circumstances when the 200-400 is not feasible, quality I would say is good. The decider must be clients and have not received adverse comment
Steve
PS Haven't used the 1.4 since getting the 1.7

[mr noble]

Dobbo, You simply times 70 by 1.7which is 120.

200 x 1.7 =340

so its a 120-340mm with the 1.7x converter on but thats a 35mm film equivalent of 180 - 510mm



So the 70-200 and 1.7x gives you a 105 - 510mm f2.8 - 4 range (in 35mm terms) Pretty good I say.

Now where did I leave my wallet?

HTH
Greg