Teleconverter for use on Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

[ryan_smith9]

<p>Does anyone know of a good teleconverter (if one exists) that will work on the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 D? I would prefer a Nikon brand but if there is another brand out there that will provide just as good quality, I would obviously be interested in that as well. I want it to be able to autofocus. Thanks for your help</p>

[rob_malkin]

<p>According to Nikon UK the 85mm f1.8 can not be used with any of its TC's.</p>

<p>According to other sites you can use the TC-201, and TC-14A (with "Usable, but vignetting or other image deterioration may occur ")</p>

<p>Both are Manual Focus ony.</p>

[ramon_v__california_]

<p>you can look into the Kenko 1.4x Pro300DG teleconverter.</p>

[alex_lofquist]

<p>The Kenko is probably the only TC that will fit and AF with the 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor. Even then I doubt that you would be happy with the results with it. Assuming that you want AF and a focal length of about 120mm, saving up for either the 105DC or 135DC Nikkors (or possibly the 105mm MicroNikkor) would seem to be your best solution.</p>

[ilkka_nissila]

<p>TC-14A works with the 85/1.8 but when I tried the combination I felt it was soft. I would just get a 105/2.5 or 135/2.8 manual focus which are much better.</p>

[paul_garland]

<p>I have tried several different teleconverters, but don't think much of any of them. The optical clarity goes down almost enough to make a digital enlargment just about equivalent.</p>

<p>If possible just buy yourself a good telephoto lens.</p>

[ryan_smith9]

<p>Thanks all, it sounds like the best option is to just save up and buy a longer lens. </p>