Reply to thread

Message

<blockquote data-quote="dramtastic" data-source="post: 244087" data-attributes="member: 16805"><p>Kenko, better price than the Nikon TC, about USD$230 new, IQ will be inferior to the Nikon TC. I've seen hundreds of excellent shots of birds taken with the 300mm F4 combined with the Nikon 1.4TC. The Nikon TC will be more reliable as well. Why do I think so, I've read hundreds of reviews on this combo. As for weight, don't underestimate it when shooting birds. Sure you can constantly have your gear mounted on a tripod/monopod, but it's not ideal. My background, predominantly shooting birds. Why don't I have this combo myself. Almost did but I went with the Sigma 100-300mm F4 EX and Sigma 1.4TC instead. For a lot less money I'll put&nbsp; this combo up against the Nikon any day for IQ and I prefer the greater flexibility of a zoom. Why didn't I recommend this, because you posted in the Prime thread. You could also consider forgetting about the lens/tc combo and consider the VR2 version of Nikons 80-400mm. Very good IQ and again the flexibility of a zoom.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="dramtastic, post: 244087, member: 16805"] Kenko, better price than the Nikon TC, about USD$230 new, IQ will be inferior to the Nikon TC. I've seen hundreds of excellent shots of birds taken with the 300mm F4 combined with the Nikon 1.4TC. The Nikon TC will be more reliable as well. Why do I think so, I've read hundreds of reviews on this combo. As for weight, don't underestimate it when shooting birds. Sure you can constantly have your gear mounted on a tripod/monopod, but it's not ideal. My background, predominantly shooting birds. Why don't I have this combo myself. Almost did but I went with the Sigma 100-300mm F4 EX and Sigma 1.4TC instead. For a lot less money I'll put this combo up against the Nikon any day for IQ and I prefer the greater flexibility of a zoom. Why didn't I recommend this, because you posted in the Prime thread. You could also consider forgetting about the lens/tc combo and consider the VR2 version of Nikons 80-400mm. Very good IQ and again the flexibility of a zoom. [/QUOTE]

Verification