AF possible with 1.7X teleconverter, Nikon 200-400mm VR, and D300>

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Posted by Ryan Askren on March 31, 2008 at 10:40 PM

Hey folks,
I seem to remember reading in someones review that the center autofocus with their D2X, Nikon 200-400mm, and a 1.7X Nikon teleconverter was still able to function. Could this be possible? What about with a D300? Just interested. I'm probably still not going to buy the teleconverter but I was curious. Thank you.

Posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 31, 2008 at 11:47 PM

I do it all the time. I still prefer the 1.4x though.... but they both work fine.

Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 1, 2008 at 12:42 AM

The 1.7 stuggles in lower light sometimes, but gets there eventually, with theD300 - have not used a D2x. .
I also still prefer the 1.4 wih the 200-400..
Keep an eye on KehPhoto.com for good used lenses and stuff.
Sandy r

Posted by Wheeler McDougal J on April 1, 2008 at 8:45 AM

I have used the 1.7x with the 200-400 in conjunction with the D2X, D300, and the D3. All combinations were ok except at very low light and then all combinations were very slow and sometimes not very adequate. I like Sandy perfer the 1.4x.

Posted by Paul Inglis on April 2, 2008 at 4:14 PM

Yes the 1.7x works, I have it almost glued to my 200-400mm - I've managed it in low light but it can be frustrating. I shot this image with that combo;

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=93266&CGISESSID=93befd998f51e5873456cf0e5a7ec8dd&u=8848

The 1.4x is flawless!