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[Paul Robert]

Is there a difference between new and old converters? As it pertains to mounting and using with new and old lenses on modern DSLR's?

I am trying to save money I don't have, so I am buying old glass, and I was wondering, is there a difference between teleconverters as well? I know some of the features on the old lenses will not work on the DSLR, but will the teleconvers?

Will I have to pair and old lens with an old teleconverter?

I have a D2H, and I don't want to lose any of the cameras advantages.

Could anyone give advice to 35mm lenses? 

I am very new to photography, and I can't afford the dollar amounts that modern lenses cost.

Could any of the photographers who have been playing the game for years throw me some names of lenses to look out for?

Thank you!

Paul

 

[Adam]

There are plenty of great manual lenses out there- and if you want to save money, go for third-party alternatives like Sigma, who still focuses on quality.

 

You have to be careful with third-party teleconverters, but older Nikon ones should do just fine.  However, since teleconverters often only make sense when paired with premium lenses, you might be better off getting a longer zoom like a 70-300mm to cover your telephoto needs.

[Paul Robert]

Thank you Adam. Today I bought 2 rokinion lenses. 30 year old lenses, but to look at them, wow, super clean. Mint condition.

80-200 and a 28 mm. I think the 28 is wide angle. I am not sure if the auto focus and zoom will work, but that would be cool, because the D2H has insane fast AF. The camera was built for action and sports.

I also got a Bogan tripod. Very nice, and I priced them when I got home, totally great score.

I love Nikon!

I spent 50 bucks.

[Merco_61]

Your D2H can use any Nikon lens made after 1977 in some fashion. The D2 series are the only digital bodies that works with the TC-16A teleconverter. The TC-16A is a strange beast, in that it gives AF to manual lenses. They are cheap, as they don't work on modern cameras. Pairing a TC with a slow lens like your new Rokinon zoom is not a good idea as it will be difficult to focus because of the dim viewfinder.

[Paul Robert]

Awesome reply, you are a god among men. The D2H keeps getting better and better. I will search out this TC-16A and buy it. I hope I can get 2x along with other focal lengths. I will be on the hunt for Nikon lenses for now on.

[Paul Robert]

Can I put two TC-16A teleconverters togather? That would be offt of hook. 

Now let me get a, "Nikon!"

[Merco_61]

No, the rear element protrudes too far. Kenko and the *old* Panagor 2X converters are among the better.