Favour to ask (Nikon users)

[ukaskew]

Any trustworthy Nikon owners here who have a longish fast lens capable of accepting a 1.4 Teleconverter (so will need to be f2.8 or f4 ideally)?

I've finally got my Sigma 120-300 2.8 working (for now, before I can afford to send it off for repair) but it won't play ball with my TC at all. I need to know if the TC is fine but have no way of knowing as I don't have any other telephoto lens.

Anyhow, would like to post the TC to somebody who could check it, will include a self addressed postage paid envelope so it can be returned to me at no cost (just a trip to a post office), cheers

 

[The Boosh!]

I have got a D60. Dunno if that will work though mate!

EDIT: I only have the kit lense and a 35mm NVM!

 

[dunganick]

Trip to Jessops worth while? They are usually pleased for the company.

 

[Ribena]

I have a 105mm f/2.8. not exactly telephoto though.

I think it would be easier if you tried it in a camera store like dunganick suggests.

 

[Steviant]

I don't have my 300mm with me this week.

Best trying a camera shop. They should help out.

 

[ukaskew]

Trip to Jessops worth while? They are usually pleased for the company.

Never even crossed my mind to be honest, I'm going to Bath on Sunday so will give London Camera Exchange a go first, they have always been good to me in there.

Cheers!

 

[capturedbyjames]

If that fails then give me a shout. I'll give it a whirl on my sigma 70-200mm f/2.8.

Let me know.........

 

[planetx]

I am in Salisbury mate if you fancy meeting up?
I have all my kit in my car.

 

[ukaskew]

I am in Salisbury mate if you fancy meeting up?
I have all my kit in my car.

Cheers for the offer, but will try Bath on Sunday first as I'm going to be there anyway.

 

[Revels]

If it helps, I had a dream that I went into Jessops and tested it for you.

I'm deadly serious btw. I have issues.

 

[Nigel]

I have d300 and 80-200 f2.8. Let me know if you still want it testing.

 

[dunganick]

If it helps, I had a dream that I went into Jessops and tested it for you.

I'm deadly serious btw. I have issues.

haha, did it work though?

 

[Feirny]

haha, did it work though?

He probably said no and kept it for himself.

 

[ukaskew]

If it helps, I had a dream that I went into Jessops and tested it for you.

I'm deadly serious btw. I have issues.

Ever so slightly concerned

haha, did it work though?

I hope not, would rather my £300 tc is broken rather than a £1800 lens.

 

[dunganick]

Well if Revels could tell this in his dreams it could have many applications, lottery numbers etc...

Sigma are excellent on repairs, I often hear about people getting unexpected FOC repairs, plus the 3 yr EX warranty makes them a bargin. Shame they seem to be less reliable than Canon/Nikon kit.

My lens should of gone into them in the last few weeks for a new front element and repair/service of the AF (sticking at full zoom/closest focus).

Was quoted £120 - £130 all in. Albeit the AF is covered under the warranty, but then the service has been thrown in by the sounds of it.

 

[Revels]

Lol. It did work.

But I used their converter on my body/lens, so not sure if that actually answers any sort of question.

 

[ukaskew]

Sigma are excellent on repairs, I often hear about people getting unexpected FOC repairs, plus the 3 yr EX warranty makes them a bargin. Shame they seem to be less reliable than Canon/Nikon kit.

Yeah they have an excellent rep, heard of people only being charged £60 for AF motors on pro lenses etc, I think 90% of the cost is glass with their really long lens, so as long as that's fine most other parts are pretty reasonable. I think the contacts need a good refresh and it will all be fine...hopefully.

Definitely sending the lens in for a service soon anyhow, just got to pay off my trip around the States this Summer first and hopefully I can get the lens sorted before I get to the more expensive events I've booked (F1 Practice, FoS etc).

Off topic: but are you at Thruxton on 3rd/4th April Nick?

 

[Revels]

To take this off-topic further, where/what/how are you touring States, dude?