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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Nikon Teleconverter Question Yamil Sued, Photographer, Photo Editor Peoria | AZ | USA | Posted: 12:35 AM on 04.08.08 ->> OK Nikon Guys, here's one for you. Which Teleconverter do you prefer?? The 1.4x or the 1.7x?? Pros and Cons of each?? Resolution?? Thanks in advance. Y  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Marc Gold, Photographer Reston | Va | usa | Posted: 8:34 AM on 04.08.08 ->> Yamil, I have used the 1.4 on a 70-200, 300 2.8 and the 400 2.8, you lose 1 stop so they are now f4 lens. The quality is excellent. The 1.7 Which i do not own is also good, but I think it needs to be used in really good light you are losing 2 stops, This makes your 2.8 lens an f5.6,That is alot of light. Borrow one and make your own decision. Some people love it.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chuck Liddy, Photographer Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 9:04 AM on 04.08.08 ->> yamil, I haven't used the 1.7 but basically I'm assuming it's a 2x? since it changes the fstop to 5.6 I own both a 1.4 and 2x....whereas I use the 1.4 A LOT with both the 70-200, 300 2.8 and 400 2.8 I only use the 2x in rare situations....very very bright light (afternoon football with perfect light) or for extreme long shots where I can't get to the scene of a spot news event. that said I have never liked the quality of the 2x. the photos both film and digital were always just a tad soft, even when you were able to really stop down. nikon may have fixed the sharpness issue with the 1.7 but I think you will find it sitting in your camera bag more often than not. go with the 1.4.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Don Kelly, Photographer Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 10:34 AM on 04.08.08 ->> Just would like to add something.. when using the 1.7 converter, the camera computes the f stop opening at 4.8. I will agree with Chuck and am honored to have the opp to follow him on a thread, that some of the imagery does come up a tad bit soft.. Thanks.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Yamil Sued, Photographer, Photo Editor Peoria | AZ | USA | Posted: 1:05 PM on 04.08.08 ->> Guys, You always come through for me!! This is the kind of information I was looking for. Thanks a lot. Y  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Tom Dahlin, Photographer St. Louis Park | MN | USA | Posted: 2:08 PM on 04.08.08 ->> The TC17E is a 1.7X converter. NOT a 2X. You loose 1.5 stops with it. Think of it as something 1/2 way between a 1.4X and a 2X. Tom  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chuck Liddy, Photographer Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 3:13 PM on 04.08.08 ->> yamil,......okay...not to be nitpicky...1.7 or 2x..wouldn't buy it if you're wanting to shoot in crummy light..plain and simple.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Yamil Sued, Photographer, Photo Editor Peoria | AZ | USA | Posted: 7:35 PM on 04.08.08 ->> Chuck, It was Tom that made the comment, not me, I didn't have a clue how much you light you lost on the 1.7X, I kniew the 1.4 you lost One stop and Two stops on the 2x!! Thanks for the info  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Vasiliy Baziuk, Photographer Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 11:15 AM on 04.14.08 ->> i use a 1.7x either on a 300 2.8, 70-200 2.8, or on a 17-35mm but only on the 35mm mark :-) pro: i get closer than the 1.4x guy, is the best of both worlds (1.4 and 2.0) con: a tiny bit of paint chipped off of the TC, pain in the butt to shot action if it gets too dark outside. resolution: seems to be fine  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chuck Steenburgh, Photographer Lexington | VA | USA | Posted: 11:37 AM on 04.14.08 ->> Not to be nitpicky, but I am interested in this question too, and really interested in the opinions of people who have actually used the 1.7x. I've heard some say, quite the contrary to the other Chuck's assumption, that the 1.7x is much better than the 2.0 and a viable alternative when you need just a little more reach. More opinions of the informed type, like Vasily's, would be really helpful!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Tom Ewart, Photographer Bentonville | AR | USA | Posted: 9:48 AM on 04.20.08 ->> I have to chime in that the Nikon 2X that I have is pretty bad, If you like photos that look out of focus then this convert is for you... I do use the 1.4X from time to time and get much better results.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Rick Hiebert, Photographer Winkler | Manitoba | Canada | Posted: 8:27 PM on 04.20.08 ->> I purchased the 1.7x after much research and reading a number of threads on this site (and there are quite a few). One thing not mentioned on this thread yet is that shooting with a wide open aperture will render very soft images. You have to go all the way up to F8 before coming close to matching the lenses quality. This therefore greatly limits its use as "bright & sunny" is almost a must. Mine mostly fills a spot in my camera bag.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Ron Hawkes, Photographer Rockland | ME | USA | Posted: 6:25 AM on 04.21.08 ->> All the photos currently on my member page were shot with a 1.7x on either a 70-200 2.8 and a couple even with it on a 300 F4 which gives it an f stop of 6.8 using as a D300. I have used a 1.4x before that a friend owns and I do prefer it over the 1.7x and can use it indoors when I use my strobes with the 70-200, cannot use the 1.7x. Ron  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Doug Holleman, Photographer Temple | TX | USA | Posted: 9:33 PM on 04.21.08 ->> Sharpness of the 1.7X isn't bad at all. Much better than the 2X. Not as sharp as the 1.4X, naturally. But I don't use it much for sports because the loss of light does slow down the AF tracking. I only use it when it's really bright, and I really need the extra reach. The 1.7X is pretty good for more stationary subjects, like wildlife and stuff.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. 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