Nikon AF 70-210 f4 - 5.6 D compatibility query

[Dangermouse]

I have a Nikon AF 70-210 F4 - 5.6 D and have been Googling till my eyes have gone googly, trying to find out id the Nikon TC-16A is compatible with this lens, some answer's say it is, some say it is but only in manual and some say it isn't, I don't mind using it in manual as it will be for wildlife and sat on a tripod, the only other option I have to get a little more reach is the AF 70-300f4 D but all reviews say these are soft over 200mm so I am really edging my bets on the TC-16A any info would be appreciated, by the way the lens is used on my F4S so cant use modern lenses, must be the screw drive system.

 

[Bristolian]

As you say, conflicting results from around the Internet. Sorry I can't help

 

[Nod]

If you're ordering it on-line, tell the seller exactly what the intended usage is and if it doesn't work as you hope, you can send it back as unfit for intended use.

Not a huge Rockwell fan but he's not far off on the technical side and he reckons the TC behaves a bit oddly behind D lenses on some bodies.

 

[Hogboy]

No idea about compatibility, but i would seriously suggest looking for a Sigma 100-300mm f4,plenty on Ebay around £160-300, compatible with Sigma tc's and a truly stellar optic.

 

[Nikon photographer]

The TC-16A was never designed for use with AF lenses, I'll doubt you'll get it to work with a lens with an aperture slower than f2.8, what would work is the TC-14A, which was designed for use with AF lenses.

 

[Dangermouse]

I have actually given up on the idea, that's all it was really, I may look at a nice Sigma 100-300 as Ian suggests, I may even try a AF 70-300f4 D Nikon just to see if they are soft after 200mm after all they are pretty cheap so worth a go I reckon.