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by Campbell on Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:31 pm

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Ok, I am looking for the correct 'matching' Nikon converters for my
Nikon ED AF 300mm f 2.8 non 'I' non "S". Research showed this to be a N type lens. what that means I dont know? But in my reasearch, I cannot find what Nikon converters should be used with this?
Can any one offer any information on this? Of course I want to be able to maintain AF with it.

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by Cliff LeSergent on Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:35 pm

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The best converters available are the TC14E and TC20E. You will have to perform a minor modification of the converters, to remove the small metal tab that prevents them from mounting to older lenses (like yours), but these converters are much sharper than the old TC14B and TC301 converters, plus they will retain matrix metering (but not AF).

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Dec 19, 2003 12:28 pm

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I just fount this thread. Cliff is correct. The way to do this mod is to carefully unscrew the faceplate of the mount and file off the smallest of the tabs on the mounting ring. Its very easy - here is a page that documents the process with pictures:
http://nikonpages.heymanphotography.com ... index.html

This mod also enables the two converters to be stacked and does not compromise functionality in any way.

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by Chas on Fri Dec 19, 2003 8:15 pm

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It takes less lthan 5 minutes to do, and it effects nothing else. The tab is soft brass, and a leatherman file is all that is needed. Do not do this without taking off the flange, as the brass filings will fall all over the glass element.

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