Sigma 2.0x APO Tele Converter for Nikon SLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.8 x 3.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000501SW
• Item model number: 875-306
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 24, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sigma 2.0x APO Teleconverter lens features a high performance optical design with six elements in five groups. It is optimized for use with long telephoto and telezoom lenses, and is ideally suited for use with the 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX HSM zoom lens. Since it uses 10-pin electrical interfaces, there is no loss of autofocusing speed when these teleconverters are used with compatible HSM type lenses. This model is dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras.

Product Description

Expand your Macro world with Sigma EX Apo Tele-Converters. By using the 2x EX Apo Tele-Converter, you can increase the magnification to up to 2:1 (twice life-size) or, retain same life-size reproduction at an even greater working distance, great for photographing difficult subjects like butterflies or small animals, which can be difficult to approach.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent teleconverter, January 25, 2002

By	Michael Casey "Michael" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This teleconverter is an excellent companion to Sigma's 70-200 2.8 or 100-300 2.8 lenses. It allows HSM and all electronic functions to work and, from my use on the 70-200, it has very little effect on sharpness.

Of course, it DOES NOT work with Nikon lenses, but then again it was never designed to. If you want a converter for Nikon lenses, buy a Nikon converter.

Becasue you lose two stops with this converter, I recommend trying the Sigma 1.4x converter also.

15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware!, April 17, 2002

By	"scuba-j" (Ashburn, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This converter not only work only on Sigma Lenses - BUT CERTAIN SIGMA LENSES!

The converter will work in MF mode only, unless noted, on the following APO lenses:
Macro 180mm f3.5 EX IF HSM
300mm F2.8
300mm F2.8 EX HSM (AF)
Tele Macro 300mm F4
Tele Macro 400 F5.6
500mm F4.5
500mm f4.5 EX HSM
800 F5.6
800 F5.6 EX HSM
1000mm F8
50-500mm F4-6.3 EX RF HSM
70-200mm F2.8 EX HSM (AF)
70-210mm F2.8

This has really turned me off from Sigma, as this IMPORTANT information is NOT listed anywhere!

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great teleconverter., January 28, 2002

By	Michael Casey "Michael" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This 2X teleconverter is a great addition to any fast Sigma lens. I use mine with my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM. It is sharp, well made, and a relative bargain. I recently used it to shoot at Road Atlanta and was very impressed with the results.

Of course, it is not designed to use with Nikon lenses, only Sigma lenses on Nikon bodies! And that job it does very well.