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| Posted: Tue Mar 3rd, 2015 11:35 |
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Graham Whistler
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This is the test with the new TC-14E Mk3 Teleconverter. This shot is with the 400-80mm AF-S lens at 400mm plus converter = 540mm most of image as shot. Attachment: _DSC0399.jpg (Downloaded 102 times)
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| Posted: Tue Mar 3rd, 2015 11:40 |
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Graham Whistler
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This is same view moments later with no converter but lens at 400mm. Picture has been cropped so you can compare. I am hard pressed to see much in it and I think with converter sharpness is slightly better as image does not need to blown up to match. I am very impressed and camera auto focus works perfectly image looks just as bright in viewfinder no edge distortion with converter on but loss of brightness on finished image less that 1/2 stop to match exposure. Attachment: _DSC0402.jpg (Downloaded 103 times)
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| Posted: Tue Mar 3rd, 2015 17:05 |
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Graham Whistler
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My Error in fact with converter 400mm becomes 560mm
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| Posted: Tue Mar 3rd, 2015 17:37 |
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amazing50
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Looks like you got a good combination. Did 100% blowups and the 560mm is a better immage.
____________________ There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept ;~) Mike Grace |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2015 04:13 |
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Graham Whistler
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When I purchased the 80-400mm lens I saw two reviews from users who also fitted the same teleconverter. It is a major step forward in design and now I have seen the results I understand why they charge £450 for such a small and light bit of kit!! It has 7 elements in 4 groups including elements with fluorine coatings.Nikon have done a 1st Class job on this it may mean loss of sales for them on the long 300mm to 800mm and costly prime lenses! As stated by Nikon there is no loss of any auto focus or exposure functions of AF-S lenses. They say that it needs a stop more exposure. I think it is even less than that I only made 1/2 stop to correct and match the two images.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2015 12:08 |
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Graham Whistler
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Hand held 560mm 1/400 sec at f8 VR working fine as is auto focus. This is about 1/3 of the full D810 frame. Attachment: StarlingC0408.jpg (Downloaded 96 times)
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| Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2015 13:43 |
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Eric
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Graham Whistler wrote:Hand held 560mm 1/400 sec at f8 VR working fine as is auto focus. This is about 1/3 of the full D810 frame. That's a lovely shot and compelling evidence of the combinations quality. Makes me think seriously about swapping my 500mm for the flexibility of this combination!
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| Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2015 17:25 |
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Graham Whistler
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What is very good, garden birds are small and not too near the house (at least 35 feet) and keep moving so you need to work fast. The D810 auto focus with this lens + teleconverter locks at once, no complaints! I have not done too much of this type of photography so am enjoying the challenge.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 4th, 2015 17:49 |
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amazing50
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In Canada this combination would cost almost $8000  Don't know what kind of a discount would be offered to purchase the combo. NIKON D810 D-SLR BODY $3500. NIKON AF-S 80-400MM F/4.5-5.6G ED VR $3000. Nikon TC-14E Mk3 Teleconverter $550. Tax 13% $920. Total approx $7970. Prices from Henry's figures rounded.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 5th, 2015 05:08 |
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Graham Whistler
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Still not as much as a set of long Nikon glass 400-800mm! Also with modern DSLRs working so well at higher ISOs the need for larger f nos is not so important.
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