On Thu, 17 Dec 1998 15:42:06 +0100, Netsett@Netscape.net (NetSet) wrote:

>I'm looking into a teleconverter for my camera.
>I have a Nikon n70 (f-70) with a 28-80 3.5-5.6 AFD nikkor zoom
>(it takes excellent pictures).
>
>I believe I should use the TC-20E teleconverter?!
>But that's quite expensive stuff! Any alternatives?
>
>Also, how will it perform for macro work?
>
>If I have to buy the tc-20e (about $600 at B&H in USA)
>wouldn't I be better off with, say, a used 80-200 ED 2.8
>(available at the same price)?
>
>I hope to hear some good advise (- Geir, are you there?)

This is not a suitable converter for your intended use
(you can find a description of all the Nikon teleconverters
at the end of my Nikkor evaluation list [my web page, "I babble"]).
I would not use any teleconverter with a slow mid-range zoom...