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Kenko 2X Teleplus MC7 AF

I had this Kenko 2X Teleplus MC7 for Nikon for about 2 years. I didn't use it for a while since I thought it didn't work with my lenses. I bought this brand new at Ebay.

I decided to try it again and I was pleasantly surprised that it now works with my Tamron 28-300mm, Nikon 28-300 AF-S VR, and my Nikon 200-500mm AF-S VR. I guess that it now works because I used it without any Circular Polarizers. I normally have my B+W CPOL attached in all my zoom lenses whenever I use it on a sunny day. I was surprised that my lenses auto focused quickly and the subjects were sharp and well focused.

According to the online reviews, the reviewers only recommend using the Nikon 200-500mm AF-S VR lens with only the TC-14E III. This costs an arm and a leg at about $500 brand new and it cost at least $450 used at Ebay. The older TC-14E II costs about $400 brand new. I at first wanted to get rid of the MC-7 because it didn't work for me earlier, but I decided to give it another try because I didn't want to spend a lot on TC's which I don't use that often. I am happy that I can now use my MC-7 with my Nikon 200-500mm lens and I have an effective focal length of 1000mm at f/11. I practically saved myself $500 by using this MC-7 I bought a couple of years ago.