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A Nikon mount sigma lens would a Nikon teleconverter fit ?

Is it a possible or a for sure ?
 
Well a Nikon lens fits a Sigma tc.......Nikon mount.
 
No idea with Nikon, but not all Canon lenses work on their TC's so can see the point in asking.

I know some Nikon lenses rely on the body for driving the AF so presumably that wouldn't transmit through a TC

*EDIT* Not such a daft question, this might help https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikonians-tele-converter-compatibility-table

So you're asking if a lens designed to fit the Nikon mount would fit a teleconverter that has the Nikon mount ???

Tricky ;)
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Looks like the answer is no if its a Sigma AF lens, it was indeed tricky
 
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A Nikon mount Tokina 100mm will not mount on a Nikon mount Sigma TC.

So, a very good question.
 
Some Nikon lenses won't fit on Nikon teleconverters.
 
tijuana taxi said:
No idea with Nikon, but not all Canon lenses work on their TC's so can see the point in asking.

I know some Nikon lenses rely on the body for driving the AF so presumably that wouldn't transmit through a TC

*EDIT* Not such a daft question, this might help https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikonians-tele-converter-compatibility-table

Looks like the answer is no if its a Sigma AF lens, it was indeed tricky
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Not a daft question in the least and it is important to check compatibility between the T/C and the particular lens. Some lenses (including certain Nikkors) will "fit" on the lens, but during focusing the rear element can strike the T/C.
 
tesco said:
A Nikon mount sigma lens would a Nikon teleconverter fit ?

Is it a possible or a for sure ?
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What lens are you think of using? The general rule is Nikon lens lens and Nikon tc, sigma lens and sign act to ensure compatibility. Like arclight says it depends on the lens you are using, some can't physically work as the rear element can come into contact with the teleconverter element.

DG Phototraining said:
So you're asking if a lens designed to fit the Nikon mount would fit a teleconverter that has the Nikon mount ???

Tricky ;)

Dave
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Sadly its not that simple. I seem to remember the Nikon 1.4x teleconverter has a small tab on it to ensure it cannot be connected to non Nikon lenses (sigma etc). Some grind this tab off but others use the kenko teleconverter as it doesn't have the tab and can fit any lens. Getting the teleconverter to fit onto the lens is the first issue, the next. issue is the elements touching as the teleconverter protudes slightly into the lens. Then there is the loss of light and its effect on auto focus speed and function, and on image quality degradation.
 
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Thanks for comments looks like there may be an issue here I was thinking the new sigma 500 f4 sport so it's a big investment I have two Nikon teleconverters I would like to use with it
 
tesco said:
Thanks for comments looks like there may be an issue here I was thinking the new sigma 500 f4 sport so it's a big investment I have two Nikon teleconverters I would like to use with it
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I don't think so. My experience is that Nikon-fit Sigma lenses don't attach to Nikon teleconverters, and you need to use a Sigma teleconverter.

I don't have any experience of the Sigma 500 specifically, just the 120-300, 150-600, 50-500, and macro lenses. But I'd be very surprised if the 500 behaved any differently.
 
Thanks for recent comments just reading up on the new sigma teleconverters they are made for their new range of lens unlikely Nikon would fit
 
I can add to this with experience I use a sigma 150-600 mm sport ,the t.c I have at the moment is the canon 1.4 mk2 the mk 3 will not work on the 80D ,a couple of weeks ago I got the chance to try the new sigma dedicated t.c 1401 it quiet simply blew me away ,there was no loss of I.q ,the focus speed was exactly the same as the bare lens .all in all a must have buy .
Question answered if your spending 6k on a lens then a couple of hundred quid is neither here nor there
 
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