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Testing Nikon TC-17E II and TC-20E III with Nikkor AF-S 70-200 1:2.8 ED VR and Nikkor 200-400 1:4 ED VR

For more than one year I am now carrying Nikon's 2x teleconverter TC-20E III in my camera bag. I bought it from a local store in good used condition, with intent to get more reach with my Nikon D300 (which is APS-C sized) and the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens. Since ...

Nikkor Lens Comparison for Astrophotography AF 80-200 f2.8 ED vs. AF-S VR 70-200 f2.8 ED

I bought two used Nikon lenses, both very similar in their specifications, which is not surprising as the Nikkor AF 80-200 f2.8 ED is a precursor of the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-200 f2.8 ED (see Ken Rockwell's history page). With the highest bid, I got the 80-200mm for 280 EUR + ...