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Nikon New AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR

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  • wmscyclonewmscyclone Posts: 56Member
    edited August 2015
    Can anybody verify that the TC-14E III autofocuses with this lens? This link from Nikon says "AF not possible":

    http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/EN_Comp_chart.html

    I plan on using it with a D600, which can supposedly focus at f/8, so f/5.6 should be ok.

    Thanks,
    mark
    Post edited by wmscyclone on
    D600, Nikkor Lenses: 24-120 f/4G, 70-300 f/3.5-5.6G, 50 f/1.8G, 300 f/4E, TC-14E III
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  • mikealruskovmikealruskov Posts: 22Member
    There are multiple reviews out there that used the TC-14E III with good results, so you should be fine.
    D7000, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8G, 50mm 1.8G, 135mm f/2 DC, 300mm f/4E PF
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    edited August 2015
    There are no issues with the TC-14E III with the new AFS Nikon 300mm F4 PF E ED VR lens. That table is wrong. There are several users that have tried it with no issues. Check the reviews on B&H and on the Internet.

    I just got my TC-14E III and a new 77mm B+W filter for this lens. Now if only the dealers would get the lens in stock.
    Post edited by Photobug on
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • manhattanboymanhattanboy Posts: 1,003Member
    Can anybody verify that the TC-14E III autofocuses with this lens? This link from Nikon says "AF not possible":

    http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Common-Assets/Images/Teleconverter-Compatibility/EN_Comp_chart.html

    I plan on using it with a D600, which can supposedly focus at f/8, so f/5.6 should be ok.

    Thanks,
    mark
    According to this review, it is capable of autofocusing:
    https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-300mm-f4e-pf-ed-vr

    As well if you check the reviews page of B&H:
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1052071-REG/nikon_2219_af_s_teleconverter_tc_14e_iii.html

    People have commented that it works with the 300PF.

    Not sure what Nikon is doing here saying AF is not possible...
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  • wmscyclonewmscyclone Posts: 56Member
    Thanks, Mikeal. I've been searching the web too, and found this:

    https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-300mm-f4e-pf-ed-vr/6

    where someone asked if AF worked since Nikon says it doesn't and there was this response:
    "I have the lens and purchased a TC-14EIII for it and the two seem to be working very well together. I’ve only had it for a few days so far, but the AF works just as well as without from my experience. Hope that helps."
    The review also mentions using the TC-14E III in the article:
    "When mounting the TC-14E II or TC-14E III, the 300mm f/4E VR focuses a little bit faster."
    D600, Nikkor Lenses: 24-120 f/4G, 70-300 f/3.5-5.6G, 50 f/1.8G, 300 f/4E, TC-14E III
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  • tcole1983tcole1983 Posts: 981Member
    "BEWARE THIS LENS."??? Sounds more like "BEWARE THIS REPAIR CENTRE." to me.
    Send it back and tell them to fix it this time.
    +1 spraynpray. Totally agree.

    FYI, just got my standard email from Adorama, the 300mm F4 PF is still on back order. I ordered it in early June.
    Any particular reason you are getting it from B&H? Amazon has at least one available when I checked last night.
    D5200, D5000, S31, 18-55 VR, 17-55 F2.8, 35 F1.8G, 105 F2.8 VR, 300 F4 AF-S (Previously owned 18-200 VRI, Tokina 12-24 F4 II)
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    @tcole1983. I buy most of my stuff from B&H but they would NOT price match Adorama. Both are selling the 300mm F4 PF at the same price but Adorama is offering 2% back in awards. Both are free shipping and of course no sales tax. So I went with Adorama. I even sent an email to B&H Customer Service and they said no they would not price match the rewards program. Hey $40 is half the cost of a good filter.

    I did check Amazon and it was the same price or $4 more with free shipping and no sales tax and more important, no 2% back.

    Also walked into Roberts Camera in over the 4th of July and they had one on the shelf but it would have cost me $170 in taxes so I passed. Got home and called them and that lens was gone. Also saw one of the northern IN camera dealers on eBay had one on auction and sent him a note. Seller said to call him and when I did the auction had just closed and that was the last one he had.

    Yes, I am price sensitive on this item so I am going to wait for that large shipment they have coming that will cover all outstanding orders.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    $40 in $2000? You old skinflint Photobug LOL!
    Always learning.
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    True statement. :D
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • wmscyclonewmscyclone Posts: 56Member
    FYI, they're still listed at the NikonUSA.com website for $1999.95, a friend ordered one yesterday and it shipped today.

    I got one from amazon (sold by amazon directly) the other day when there were 2 available, the second one lasted about 24 hours before getting snatched up. It was $1996.95
    D600, Nikkor Lenses: 24-120 f/4G, 70-300 f/3.5-5.6G, 50 f/1.8G, 300 f/4E, TC-14E III
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    FYI, they're still listed at the NikonUSA.com website for $1999.95, a friend ordered one yesterday and it shipped today.

    I got one from amazon (sold by amazon directly) the other day when there were 2 available, the second one lasted about 24 hours before getting snatched up. It was $1996.95
    Thanks for the information. I may have to reconsider my decision and cancel that order.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • chitochito Posts: 10Member
    edited August 2015
    @Photobug
    Buy it from Amazon with a Amazon rewards visa card and you'll get 3% back in rewards.
    Edited to say I'm an old skinflint too.
    Post edited by chito on
    ♪ I got a Nikon camera
    I love to take a photograph
    So mama don't take my Kodachrome away ♪ - Paul Simon
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    @Photobug
    Buy it from Amazon with a Amazon rewards visa card and you'll get 3% back in rewards.
    Edited to say I'm an old skinflint too.
    Interesting and a great suggestion. I actually checked Amazon last night and they are out of stock...of course. Also checked eBay and if you exclude all the Japan seller's, there was only one dealer selling them in the USA. Also checked Roberts Photo in Indianapolis, Indiana and they were out of stock. On a hunch I also checked Best Buy and of course they have them in stock.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • Nik0n2011Nik0n2011 Posts: 70Member
    edited August 2015
    2 shops in north europe(sweden-finland), 1 + 0 (unknown date)
    mass recall ?

    amazon com : out of stock
    amazon uk : out of stock
    bhphoto : out of stock - pre order
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  • mikealruskovmikealruskov Posts: 22Member
    edited August 2015
    My video review got delayed a bit due to some personal stuff, but I took the 300 PF out last night to get some shots of the moon. I was astounded when I was able to resolve Saturn's rings with my D7000 (even if it's just 12 pixels across!)

    Moon: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/678/20674725939_8570a71664_h.jpg

    Super crop of Saturn: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/755/20238597054_4d61ffa8ca.jpg

    Moon and Saturn to scale as seen from earth: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/740/20882862345_1648dcd41f.jpg
    Post edited by mikealruskov on
    D7000, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8G, 50mm 1.8G, 135mm f/2 DC, 300mm f/4E PF
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  • IronheartIronheart Posts: 3,017Moderator
    Great shots! Can you give the specifics? There is no EXIF :-(
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  • mikealruskovmikealruskov Posts: 22Member
    edited August 2015
    Great shots! Can you give the specifics? There is no EXIF :-(
    Sure! Here are links to the flickr pages to each image, it should contain the full EXIF:

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelallanfoley/20674725939/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelallanfoley/20238597054/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelallanfoley/20882862345/

    The dates in the metadata are wrong, I was just too lazy to fix the date on my camera. All three images were taken yesterday.
    Post edited by mikealruskov on
    D7000, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8G, 50mm 1.8G, 135mm f/2 DC, 300mm f/4E PF
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  • newfoundlander61newfoundlander61 Posts: 26Member
    I just read quite a few reviews this eveing at B&H site regarding VR issues on this new lense.
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  • Nik0n2011Nik0n2011 Posts: 70Member
    edited September 2015
    have just got in the mail the new 300f4 PF VR (and sold my previous model)

    what a joy of lens!
    light, short, smooth externals :D:D:D
    coupled it immediately with the TC 1.4 II

    it's so sexy ! (i tried a couple of hh shots with VR on at 1/40 or about
    to the fishes of my aquarium, it seemed to work nicely

    however am pretty busy now

    it looks like a 300 f2.8 lil bro
    happy to have axed off grams and length
    more enjoyment outdoor

    *LOVE LOVE LOVE*
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  • Vipmediastar_JZVipmediastar_JZ Posts: 1,708Member
    I haven't processed all the photos but here are some

    https://flickr.com/photos/91504024@N05/sets/72157655113763590
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