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Nikon TC-17E II (1.7x) Teleconverter AF-S for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $579.00
Buy New: $359.95
You Save: $219.05 (38%)
New (7) from $359.95
Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 3 x 3 x 3
MPN: 2151
Model: 2151
UPC: 018208021512
EAN: 0018208021512
ASIN: B0002WT6S8
Release Date: November 25, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: In Stock. Expedited shipping available. Free upgrade to UPS Ground.
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| Features:
| • | Included accessories - Front cap (BF-3A), Rear cap (LF-1), Soft case (CL-0715) | | • | Supports the use of Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) function | | • | Design is consistent with the current TC-14E II and TC-20E II teleconverters | | • | Lens construction - 7 elements in 4 groups | | • | Maximum reproduction ratio - 1.7 |
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Product Description
Nikon TC-17E II is the first teleconverter to offer 1.7x performance. Designed exclusively for use with AF-S and AF-I lenses, the AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II completes the Nikon lineup of 1.4x, 1.7x, and 2.0x compact teleconverters.With dimensions of just 66 x 31.5mm (2.6 x 1.2 in.) and a weight of only 250g (8.8oz.)(approx.), the AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II allows focal length to be extended by a factor of 1.7 times while retaining a sense of overall comfort in the hand. Many such teleconverters can also have a detrimental effect on the speed of the lens, however the AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II makes available f-stops only 1.5 stops slower.The AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II also has the ability to communicate with the signals from most lenses. Furthermore, it supports the convenient Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) function, has a design that is consistent with the current TC-14EII and TC-20EII, and Eco-Glass is also used.
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Item Returned November 13, 2007
Christy A. Isbell
11 out of 22 found this review helpful
Product did not work with my lens. Be very careful to check compatibility closely before ordering...one digit on the description of the lens makes all the difference in compatibility :)
Best of both worlds January 26, 2007
casey wong (melbourne, vic, australia)
9 out of 19 found this review helpful
I have done much research on this teleconverter. It's perfect for my Nikon 200mm f2 lens. This teleconverter gives me a 500mm lens at f3.3. Getting it through Amazon gave me the best price and a incredibly fast delivery.
An excellent accessory for the Nikkor 70-200 VR September 1, 2006
Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States)
66 out of 66 found this review helpful
This is a very good teleconverter, which of course gives a 1.7 times magnification to your lens. It is said to have been specifically been designed to go with the Nikkor 70-200 VR lens (and it also is compatible with certain other Nikkor lenses; see the Nikon website for a compatibility chart).
Nikon makes three teleconverters in this series, the TC 14E II, the TC 20E II, and this TC 17EII. The former two teleconverters give a 1.4 times, and 2 times magnification, respectively.
After considerable research, I went with the TC17E II on the theory (which is the common impression of many Nikon photographers) that this teleconverter is the best trade-off between image quality and extra reach. Of course, the more magnification that a teleconverter affords, the more degradation of image quality it will introduce.
After several shoots using the 70-200VR, the TC17E II, and the Nikon D200, I have been able to form some pretty good impressions, most of them favorable. All teleconverters will adversely affect image quality, which degradation will range from the imperceptable to the significant. My impression of this TC is that if you stop the lens down to around F8, the degradation is imperceptible, i.e. essentially nonexistent. With the lens wide open and at maximum zoom, there is some degradation of sharpness, although it is still possible to produce acceptible images under those conditions. Bottom line is that the TC 17E II is fine under reasonable light conditions. I have used it to shoot fast-moving birds under early morning light conditions, and the 70-200VR/TC 17E II combination has produced some extremely satisfactory images--and giving the lens the extra reach that was necessary to produce these images at all. Accordingly, in my opinion the TC 17E-II fulfilled its purpose--to give extra reach to the zoom without significantly degrading image quality.
The TC is beautifully and solidly built, with the same level of durability that went into the superb 70-200VR. I use this TC with my 70-200VR most of the time.
A fine teleconverter for those who need extra reach for some of their applications and this is a viable and economical alternative to buying a second, longer lens.
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