Filter for Nikon Teleconverter (1 Viewer)

davidfree

David Free

• May 16, 2004

• #1

I just bought a 3x teleconverter for my Nikon 4500 to use in situations where digisicoping gives too much magnification. Does anone have thoughts on the type of filter to fit? I am mostly concerned to protect the lens.
Thanks in advance
David

 

IanF

Moderator

• May 16, 2004

• #2

It's a bit of a whopper to fit a filter on. If I recall it doesn't have a filter thread and the front element protrudes a good bit.

When I had mine I had to make do with just using the lens cover.

 

cspratt

Well-known member

• May 20, 2004

• #3

Assuming you are using the Nikon TC-E3 ED, then it is threaded for filters. I use a 72mm UV filter.

 

davidfree

David Free

• May 22, 2004

• #4

Thanks Chris, I'll get one; if I remember!

 

graham catley

Well-known member

• Aug 7, 2004

• #5

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davidfree said:

I just bought a 3x teleconverter for my Nikon 4500 to use in situations where digisicoping gives too much magnification. Does anone have thoughts on the type of filter to fit? I am mostly concerned to protect the lens.
Thanks in advance
David

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I recently looked for the 3x converter on the web and all sites said it is no longer available--does this just apply to the UK or have I missed something?

 

simon

Well-known member

• Aug 7, 2004

• #6

Graham
There is at least 3 going on e-bay at the moment or warehouse express are advertising them for £219 use the link above and go to digital camera accessories by make Nikon. I brought mine of e-bay you should get a second hand one for at least half the price

 

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Jay Turberville

Well-known member

• Aug 7, 2004

• #7

davidfree said:

I just bought a 3x teleconverter for my Nikon 4500 to use in situations where digisicoping gives too much magnification. Does anone have thoughts on the type of filter to fit? I am mostly concerned to protect the lens.

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All filters are not created equal and it is difficult to know which is actually optically better. You might want to do some side-by-side tests after you get your filter to make sure you are happy with the results and that the filter is not making any significant difference in image quality. It will probably be fine, but good to check just in case. The TC-E3ED is quite sharp.

I don't use a filter and simply rely upon the lens cap.

 

davidfree

David Free

• Aug 7, 2004

• #8

graham catley said:

I recently looked for the 3x converter on the web and all sites said it is no longer available--does this just apply to the UK or have I missed something?

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Graham, I bought mine in Singapore in May. Sorry, I can't help with availablity elsewhere.
David

 

Strandman

Well-known member

• Aug 18, 2004

• #9

condensation in 3X converter

I've just had my 3x converter replaced following a burglary and on first 2 outings, condensation has formed inside the new one when exposed to the sun. It's under warranty, but has anyone had similar experiences?