Burt
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About two weeks ago I purchased the Viltrox 2.0X teleconverter Z Mount to see if it was possible to use with the Z100-400 lens...
This is where it all started HERE.
As mentioned before I'm a bit of a sucker for Gadget, (especially when they are cheap), so I went ahead and got one to do a bit of experimenting...
Today if finally got here, and the result are a bag of mix...
First question was if it would have fit with the addition of the Viltrox 24mm extension tube and the answer is yes. I just had to file 1mm right in the centre of the plastic frame and it went on with no issue... Now I was ready to try the 100-400 lens...
Nope, no good, the Nikon gives me the warning of a non supported lens... So then I tried some of the other lenses:
DX 16-50: Non Supported
Z 24-120 works but focus is out of range
So While the teleconverter can be used with the 24mm extension tube, it makes the whole exercise pointless as you cannot get to focus on the subject... (Yes Chris you did mention that
)
So, the mix bag is that, yes the Viltrox teleconverter 2.0X does work with the Nikon Z series, and yes it does only work with the advertised lenses, that are the same ones that Nikon does list... (Yes Doug you were right as well) The soon winter gets here next month, (more time to play) I will purchase the Z180-600 F/5.6-6.3 VR lens... Luckily the teleconverter was cheap...
I haven't explored the Af path with the ZTF adapter... And yes, while the ZTF also does fit on the teleconverter (the inside of the plastic it is already beveled) so no needs for modification, I don't think it will allow any of the AF lenses to be used, and you would still have the out of focus range... There is also the weight issue as the 2.0X tele is quite heavy on its own..
Not a complete loss yet, unless, as Chris mentioned in the other thread, the deterioration of the picture will be so bad even with the 180-600 to make the whole exercise futile...
To recap:
The Viltrox 2.0X does fit both the ZTF and the Viltrox extension (tiny filing required), and you can only use the teleconverter with the listed lenses on both websites.. It is not a mechanical, but it is an electrical limitation, imposed by both company...
Later...
This is where it all started HERE.
As mentioned before I'm a bit of a sucker for Gadget, (especially when they are cheap), so I went ahead and got one to do a bit of experimenting...
Today if finally got here, and the result are a bag of mix...
First question was if it would have fit with the addition of the Viltrox 24mm extension tube and the answer is yes. I just had to file 1mm right in the centre of the plastic frame and it went on with no issue... Now I was ready to try the 100-400 lens...
Nope, no good, the Nikon gives me the warning of a non supported lens... So then I tried some of the other lenses:
DX 16-50: Non Supported
Z 24-120 works but focus is out of range
So While the teleconverter can be used with the 24mm extension tube, it makes the whole exercise pointless as you cannot get to focus on the subject... (Yes Chris you did mention that
)So, the mix bag is that, yes the Viltrox teleconverter 2.0X does work with the Nikon Z series, and yes it does only work with the advertised lenses, that are the same ones that Nikon does list... (Yes Doug you were right as well) The soon winter gets here next month, (more time to play) I will purchase the Z180-600 F/5.6-6.3 VR lens... Luckily the teleconverter was cheap...
I haven't explored the Af path with the ZTF adapter... And yes, while the ZTF also does fit on the teleconverter (the inside of the plastic it is already beveled) so no needs for modification, I don't think it will allow any of the AF lenses to be used, and you would still have the out of focus range... There is also the weight issue as the 2.0X tele is quite heavy on its own..
Not a complete loss yet, unless, as Chris mentioned in the other thread, the deterioration of the picture will be so bad even with the 180-600 to make the whole exercise futile...
To recap:
The Viltrox 2.0X does fit both the ZTF and the Viltrox extension (tiny filing required), and you can only use the teleconverter with the listed lenses on both websites.. It is not a mechanical, but it is an electrical limitation, imposed by both company...
Later...
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