Nikon TC-20E III AF-S 2x Teleconverter Review

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(More customer reviews)I have paired this with the 70-200mm VR II on a D700 and am so far very impressed with the performance. There is some loss of sharpness, but it retains detail far more than I was expecting, and it is much, much, much better than the TC-20E II. Given that the III is also smaller and lighter makes it well worth the extra money in my book. AF with this combination is still fast and sure, about on par with the 70-300mm VR if not a bit snappier and with less hunting, and is fast enough for sports in daylight. I was also surprised by how well the bokeh holds up; there are some weird effects due the TC, but the bokeh (at least on the 70-200mm VR II) still maintains a creamy quality and the artifacts are not as distracting as they are with the previous generation TC's.
It is the only 2x teleconverter I would consider using on the 70-200 (the TC-20E II made everything too mushy). On an FX body, this combination is a very viable alternative to 200-400mm VR if the latter is just too expensive for your budget, too heavy to be practical, or both, particularly if conditions allow you to shoot at f/8 through f/16.

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The Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III doubles the effective focal length of select compatible NIKKOR lenses, offering an affordable and portable gateway to extend telephoto reach; ideal for sports shooting, wildlife, surveillance and more.FEATURES:
Enhanced Telephoto Versatility - Affordable and portable gateway to extend telephoto reach; ideal for sports, wildlife, surveillance and more.
2x Optical Conversion Factor - Doubles the focal length of select compatible NIKKOR lenses.
Aspherical Lens Element - Virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations, especially at wide apertures.
Nikon Integrated Coating (IC) - Enhances light transmission efficiency, improves color consistency and reduces flare.
Advanced Optical Design - 7 elements in 5 groups optimized for use with FX and DX digital SLRs, engineered to meet the needs of professional photographers.

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