Teleconverters for WILDLIFE photography | Things to consider before you buy!

Right so today we are talking teleconverters! I get loads of questions about teleconverters/ extenders and with good reason, they are a complex topic! On the face of it they look great, take your lens, add an adaptor and BOOM you've got a longer lens! Well... if only it was that simple! TC's can be really handy, but often they are miscommunicated in regards to how they work and many of the downsides. They seem like a low cost option, but in reality for many with anything than the best lenses, TC's can cause a number of headaches! In this video I'm going to walk you through teleconverters, explaining what they are, how they work, the different types and how they can be used for wildlife photography. I'll talk about the purchasing decisions you might want to take and some recommendations for whatever stage your at in your photography journey. As always if you have any questions or want to know more, drop them down below and I'd be more than happy to discuss! When it comes to my work I almost exclusively only use TC's on my top end prime lenses the 600mm F4 Z TC and the 300mm 2.8. I have in the past used on on my 70-200mm 2.8 (also a pro spec lens) with great results. Video Chapters : 00:43 What is a teleconverter? 03:30 The problems with magnifying 04:40 The light problem 07:05 Benefits of teleconverters 08:20 In-camera cropping 10:02 How I deploy TC's 11:43 Should you buy a teleconverter? 13:13 Round up If you would like to find out more about my wildlife photography or join me for a workshop, be it in the field (Hare Workshops for 2025 are booking now!) or an online 1-2-1 (where we can talk about your work and how to develop your shooting, discuss gear compositions and more) then be sure to sign up to my newsletter https://subscribepage.io/TomMasonPhoto where I release dates and more. Also soon to be on my website www.tommasonphoto.com If you are looking at picking up a teleconverter and fancy helping our the channel - buying from one of my links really helps out! TC options at WEX for Nikon : https://tidd.ly/4hFUIFT Nikon Z 1.4 TC on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3UO7NTR As always guys until the next one, GET OUT THERE and ENJOY YOUR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY! You can find more of my work over on my website www.tommasonphoto.com and of course be sure to... SUBSCRIBE! drop me a follow on instagram! @TomMasonPhoto --------------- In my bag : (UK affiliate links help me fund the channel and cost you nothing) Fjallraven Kajka 55 - My new outdoor/camera backpack! https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/trekking-backpacks/kajka-55-sm/?c=037&sl=One%20Size Lowepro Whistler 450 AW II - ( My Travel Bag of choice)http://tidd.ly/ee5e459a Nikon Monarch HG 8x30's - Simply love these. http://tidd.ly/3df767bbNikon Nikon Z9 : https://tidd.ly/3GOPrcl Nikon Z8 : https://tidd.ly/4grH88r Nikon 600mm f4 Z TC (My new super tele) https://tidd.ly/3BJRVIl Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR II (My all time favourite lens) http://tidd.ly/c3774d0f Nikon 70-200 http://tidd.ly/50423b68 NIkon 135 1.8 Plena https://tidd.ly/4d4hMdR Nikon 35mm 1.4 G http://tidd.ly/74102f76 Nikon 1.4 TC http://tidd.ly/51bb49a8 Nikon SB-700 http://tidd.ly/40a57f1a Spare battery http://tidd.ly/3c45d8ba Gitzo Mini Traveller http://tidd.ly/eda4b0c Petzl Headlamp https://amzn.to/2LX80SW G-tech external drives https://amzn.to/2Yil63y Macbook 12" https://amzn.to/2ZBQ57e Rocket Blower ( I'd get this one) http://tidd.ly/8d6a3ab4 I also carry a trusty Gitzo Tripod, either my 4 series systematic or a 2 series traveller!