Is it true???

....that there are no compatible teleconverters for a 55-300mm lens?

"I cannot tell a lie....it is true" - George Washington Nikon

what make of lens and what make of teleconverter ???

Yes it's true.

I suggest you pull up the manual for the converter and it will tell you what lenses it is compatible with....now that is true

I've been researching most of the morning and found dismal information on teleconverters for Nikon 55-300mm. Hoping for some new development, I guess. I love the lens, I just want my camera to have the 500mm experience but seems that will NEVER happen since I won't spend several thousand dollars on a lens any time soon. Thanks for the replies.

I just set up this with my D5100 first pic is with Kenko 1.4 tele second with out both on a 55-300mm

Lscha said:

I've been researching most of the morning and found dismal information on teleconverters for Nikon 55-300mm. Hoping for some new development, I guess. I love the lens, I just want my camera to have the 500mm experience but seems that will NEVER happen since I won't spend several thousand dollars on a lens any time soon. Thanks for the replies.

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You could sell one of your bows. LOL

Tracsoft - Don Kuykendall said:

You could sell one of your bows. LOL

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Rodbender said:

I just set up this with my D5100 first pic is with Kenko 1.4 tele second with out both on a 55-300mm

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This just may be as close as I can get to 500mm. Do you like that Kenko? I was looking at it.

I got it for a good price and am waiting to purchase the Nikon 300mmF4(near future by end of may) but it works good on my 55-300 for now

Rodbender said:

I got it for a good price and am waiting to purchase the Nikon 300mmF4(near future by end of may) but it works good on my 55-300 for now

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which model? pro 300 or mc4.

pro 300

Lscha said:

I've been researching most of the morning and found dismal information on teleconverters for Nikon 55-300mm. Hoping for some new development, I guess. I love the lens, I just want my camera to have the 500mm experience but seems that will NEVER happen since I won't spend several thousand dollars on a lens any time soon. Thanks for the replies.

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Laura Look for a good used 300mmF4 around(750-800) that with a 1.4 TC and you have 625mm 90% of my wildlife shots are with this combo except on FX it's 425mm

I just got my brand new, Kenko 1.4 Teleplus Pro 300 DGX. I put it on with my 55-300mm and it works like a charm. I found it on eBay for $209 free shipping. The company ships SLOOOOOOW but it was worth the wait. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll post a shot with it here when I get one.
ps. If you get one, don't be alarmed by the rattle. If it doesn't rattle, it's broke.

From Nikon: The following lenses, although not a complete list, are not compatible with autofocus teleconverters: AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, any 18-55mm lens, any 18-105mm lens, any 18-135mm lens, any 18-200mm lens, any 24-120mm lens, any 55-200mm lens, any 70-300mm lens, and any 80-400mm lens