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2010-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I would buy this product again

This is a great addition to my camera bag, works good but truly needs lot of light. So far it appears to be a great product. The use of a tripod is a plus but not needed everytime. Do recommend this product

JOHN

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Making the long shot!

Using this converter with a Nikkor 300/2.8 AF-I and I've been very happy with the results. With the converter I'm taking shots that have always been way too far until now. Works best on a bright day but can still hand hold this set-up.

GARRICK F.

2010-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 on Nikon D300S

Not functional as auto focus with Nikon nor Sigma lenses. Probably should have ordered 1.4x vice 2.0x. In auto... this continually searches for focus and never seems to get it right. Only use I got was to go 'manual' and set the focus myself. That prevents anything dynamic. If you can't afford a higher power telephoto and are going to use a teleconverter...pay the extra to match your lens (Nikon, Sigma or whatever) as same brands probably works much better.

John C.

2009-05-18T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Recommend with some reservations

As stated in the specs, needed to use manual focus on AF lenses that came with my D-60. Focus is very touchy, even at long distances. Would probably work better with faster (read heavier and more expensive)lenses. Does work a bit better on my non-AF Sigma 75-300 mm lens. As with all long lenses however, you really need a tripod for sharp pictures. That said, I have taken some very fine pictures with this product and the overall sharpness from edge to edge is excellent making it great for landscapes.

Fuzzface

2008-06-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

"Don't judge a book by its cover"

I love this Tele Converter and to my surprize it worked on more of my lenses than expected, the only one it did not work on was my 300-800 Sigma and that was only in auto focus in manual it worked great and the resolution is as good as any of my Nikon Tele converters but it is far less money

Sniper

2007-11-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works as described

This 2x converter works great. I use it with my 60mm 2.8 Nikkor Micro lens the most, but have used it with the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens and have to focus it manually because the teleconverter definitely needs a f/4 or better. I have taken some great shots with it and it does come in handy.

Dom M.

Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG" AF 2x Teleconverter for Nikon AF D Specifications

  • Construction

    4 Groups/ 7 Elements

  • Dimensions (Length x Diameter)

    2.6 x 1.7 in.

  • Weight

    184g (6.5oz)

  • Notes

    MultiCoated, Depth of Field: 1/2 of prime lens/Exposure Magnification: Approx. 2 stops

About Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG" AF 2x Teleconverter for Nikon AF D

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"Don't judge a book by its cover"

By Sniper

I love this Tele Converter and to my surprize it worked on more of my lenses than expected, the only one it did not work on was my 300-800 Sigma and that was only in auto focus in manual it worked great and the resolution is as good as any of my Nikon Tele converters but it is far less money

I would buy this product again

By JOHN

This is a great addition to my camera bag, works good but truly needs lot of light. So far it appears to be a great product. The use of a tripod is a plus but not needed everytime. Do recommend this product

KENKO Teleplus Pro 300 converters are made with high quality multicoated optical glass supplied by Hoya corporation, the worlds largest manufacturer of optical glass. This glass will match the optical quality of the prime lens (even at the edges, unlike many teleconverters on the market today). The optical design of the elements and light path is wide enough not to cause any vignetting.

They are designed specifically to be use with telephoto lenses of 100mm or above, and work best with telephoto lenses of 200mm to 500mm. The PRO 300's can be used with telephoto zoom lenses as well as prime lenses, but, due to their design, Kenko does not recommend them for lenses that have a zoom range that starts under 50 mm.

Kenko PRO 300 converters are intended to be used with expensive telephoto lenses and larger camera bodies. They have all metal lens mounts in both front and rear, as well as a metal core, to support today's heavy professional camera bodies.

Kenko PRO 300 AF teleconverter will not auto focus with the following Nikon lenses: Nikon AF-S ED 300mm f/2.8D (IF), Nikon AF-I ED 400mm f/2.8D (IF), Nikon AF-S ED 500mm f/4D (IF), Nikon AF-S ED 600mm f/4D (IF), Nikon AF-S ED 80-200mm f/2.8 (IF), Nikon AF-D ED 200mm f/4.

DG Series
New DG Series have upgraded "Gated-Array" circuitry to work better with the digital SLR's and some of the the new digital only lenses. They still work the same with film SLR Cameras and lenses as well