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The Nikon TC-20E III AF-S 2x teleconverter delivers enhanced telephoto versatility, and an 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.
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.
Product Description
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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85 of 88 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
109 of 115 people found the following review helpful
By R. Adams
I gave the new Nikon TC-20 III a 5 stars..but with a warning. The lenses I used for my quick test are all professional lenses. I did not have an amateur zoom to use for a comparison. So your results may vary.
My test - done with a Nikon D3s at 800 ISO. It was during the day and overcast.
I compared the Nikon 300mm 2.8 AF VR1 to a Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 AF VR1 with TC-20 III (Actual 310mm)
F 5.6 * 1/160 sec shutter
When compared against the 300 2.8 shot, corners and center were almost as sharp as 300mm. However the color & contrast is better on the 300mm 2.8 shot than the TC-20. Less saturation and richness w/ TC. While the 300 2.8 is sharper than the 70-200 with TC-20, the TC-20 image is by no means a bad photo.
F 8 * 1/80 sec shutter
Color/contrast/saturation seems to have balanced out with both the 300mm and 70-200 w/ TC-20 photos.
F 11 * 1/40 shutter
The 300mm is still sharper, but only barely. If someone were to look at both images independently, one would probably would have never noticed a difference.
My test - done with a Nikon D3s at 800 ISO. It was during the day and overcast.
I compared the Nikon 300mm 2.8 AF VR1 to a Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 AF VR1 with TC-20 III (Actual 310mm)
F 5.6 * 1/160 sec shutter
When compared against the 300 2.8 shot, corners and center were almost as sharp as 300mm. However the color & contrast is better on the 300mm 2.8 shot than the TC-20. Less saturation and richness w/ TC. While the 300 2.8 is sharper than the 70-200 with TC-20, the TC-20 image is by no means a bad photo.
F 8 * 1/80 sec shutter
Color/contrast/saturation seems to have balanced out with both the 300mm and 70-200 w/ TC-20 photos.
F 11 * 1/40 shutter
The 300mm is still sharper, but only barely. If someone were to look at both images independently, one would probably would have never noticed a difference.
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By Lihkin
I received my TC a few days ago and tested it on my D700 and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR Lens For Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. The image quality with this combo suffers slightly (in terms of sharpness), but is pretty good overall. Corner sharpness is really good, given that it's a 2X TC. I have posted some samples in the images gallery (with 100% crops). I think it's definitely a great way to extend the reach of your lens. I have read in some forums that the IQ on a DX camera is not that good. So I would advise DX owners to proceed with caution and after reading up on reviews and looking at sample images online
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Solid for the money
I've been used this Nikon TC-20eiii about almost a year now and I just love it,it time to give a review I paired with Nikon 70-200 f2. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Great walk around lens
2.0 out of 5 stars
It not works with all the lens .......
it not works with all the lens ( no even with the lens described in the intrusions, for example Nikon 80-200 f2. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Edward R. Bello
2.0 out of 5 stars
Only works with expensive lenses.
This item does not work well with a Nikon 300mm f/4 lens like it says it does. Almost nothing is in focus. You must buy a fast, expensive lens in order for it to work well.
Published 1 month ago by Chris
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fine product, but make sure it is compatible.
Carefully check the limited list of lenses that can be used with this converter.
I was not as careful in making this check to the last detail, and had to return it. Read more
I was not as careful in making this check to the last detail, and had to return it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Charles W. Long
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good converter however the sharpness was not there for bird...
I purchased this to use with my Nikon 70-200, 2.8 VR lens with the hope that the TC-20E III would give me the lenght to photograph birds at a distance. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Asher
1.0 out of 5 stars
Does not work.
The teleconverter fits on my camera but none of the lenes I have will fit on it. I can't get anyone at nikon to talk to me.
Published 2 months ago by David Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Performance depends on lens
Although this TC works on a broad range of lenses, the amount of image quality degradation depends quite strongly on the lens, even when comparing f2.8 lenses only. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vi S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fine Teleconverter....
The Nikon TC-20E III is much better than I could have thought. It is fast auto focusing and remains very sharp.
Published 2 months ago by alan brown
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pair with 70-200 V2
I pick this up to use with my 70-200 V2 for addtional reach when i needed on the D800.
This is a solid built, and almost 2 inches added to the lens length, addtional weight is... Read more
This is a solid built, and almost 2 inches added to the lens length, addtional weight is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
To 400mm and sweet ...but not until f/8
I purchased the TC-20E III for my 70-200mm VR II f/2.8 lens. I needed to get to 400mm for distant and moving dogs, but was not prepared to invest in the f/4.0 heavy glass lens. Read more
Published 4 months ago by NewEnglandScene
