1.4x Teleconvertor

[ppp]

Anyone know if there is a 1.4x teleconvertor that will work on a D50 with a 70-300 VR lens attached retaining AF and VR if possible? is that possible?

 

[ben g]

Hello ppp, i've also got the 70-300 VR with a D40. I have been thinking about getting a teleconverter for it and as far as i know the Kenko Pro 300 1.4 will work with it:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AVRI&viewitem=&item=200123444851&rd=1&rd=1

I did a google search a while back and found a review (http://www.kramery.com/en/DUarticles/detail.asp?iArt=580)which said it would work but only with the 1.4 as the 2x seems to rob too much light for the autofocus to work. I think the general consensus is they will work but in overcast conditions the camera may struggle to autofocus (maximum apeture raised to f8).
I'd be interested to see how you get on if you get one. Ben

 

[magpieant]

Hi.

I use a Kenko 2x TC on a D50 with a tamron 70-300mm. All functions work perfectly. You do get the 2 stop loss as mentioned in lower light this makes things tricky - but they deffo work

Anth.

 

[ppp]

thanks guys good info there, i figured the 1.4x cos then it should only go to f8 i think thats right so should still be ok with good light.

Will the VR still work?