Use of a TC with a Nikon 80-400 VR lens

[kgarrett11]

I am currently using a D200 and know that I can't use a TC with my 80-400mm lens. But as of Monday I will finally be in possession of a D3 and would like to know if I will be able to use a 1.7 TC with the D3/lens combination. I am hoping that the D3 will allow autofocus up to F8. Does anyone know?

[billg71]

A Nikon TC won't work but you might be able to get results from a Tamron/Kenko 1.4. I seriously doubt you'd get AF with a 1.7 anytime except high noon on a clear day.

Bill

[Harryb]

TC's are not recommended for the 80-400. Some 3rd party 1.4 TCs will work on it and AF but do you really want to slow down an already slow lens?

[kgarrett11]

Thanks Bill and Harry,
I was hoping that I would be able to do it. After spending the big bucks on the body I'm going to have to wait another year to spend the big bucks on a big piece of glass I guess. I guess that I will just have to rent one for my trip.