The F TCs are 64mm in diameter and 25mm resp. 33mm for the TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x – not counting the protrusion at the front which extends into the mounted lens. Size: The diameter of both TCs is 72mm (2.8 in.). For comparison I use the the Nikon AF-S TC-14E III and AF-S TC-20E III (“F TCs” for short). As usual I’ve rated the features with a (or ), when it’s better than average or even state of the art, a if it’s standard or just average, and if there’s a disadvantage. Let’s have a closer look at the features and functions of Nikon’s new Z teleconverters.
#Nikon tc 14b 1.4x converter professional
PS – if you’re interested in my in-depth review of Nikon’s professional tele-photo zoom lens I tested the teleconverters with have a look at my Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S review. As you cannot judge the quality of a teleconverter on its own I tested both on the Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S (which is an excellent lens) and compared image quality with and without the use of teleconverters. Still a good teleconverter is not a cheap affair: They are listed at 613 EUR (incl. Physically and optically teleconverters are pretty simple affairs: 6-8 lens elements in a sturdy short metal barrel with no moving parts, switches or controls.
But Nikon will certainly add more lenses to their Z line-up in the future which can use teleconverters. Unfortunately lenses have to be designed to work with teleconverters and currently the Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S is the only lens which can be used with Nikon’s new TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x. Teleconverters are mounted between the lens and the camera body and magnify the image by 1.4x or 2.0x thus effectively increasing the focal length of each lens by the same amount. Nikon introduced two new teleconverters with its professional Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S telephoto zoom: The Z TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x teleconverters are designed for Nikon’s Z-series mirrorless cameras and corrected for full-frame sensors. Robust lens barrel: provides professional-grade water-drop resistance.Ĭompatible lenses: the AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III is compatible with a wide range of Nikon’s AF-S NIKKOR lenses, including: AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF ED¹, AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VRII, AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II, AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II, AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR², and the AF-S NIKKOR 80–400mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR². Superior optical design: optical system minimises chromatic aberration that can originate from the teleconverter itself.įluorine coating: applied to the front and rear surfaces to repel dirt and moisture. Superior optical design: optical system.Įlectromagnetic aperture: maximises exposure accuracy with compatible lenses. Electromagnetic aperture: maximises exposure accuracy with compatible lenses. High image quality: advanced optical formula delivers sharp, high-resolution images.Maximises the lens’s optical performance and enhances autofocus accuracy.
High-performance 1.4x teleconverter: increases the focal length of select NIKKOR lenses by 40%. These AF-S teleconverters utilize the Nikon f/mount, and are compatible with all Nikon film-based SLRs and DSLRs (FX and DX formats), as well as the Nikon 1 cameras when. Nikon currently offers teleconverters in 1.4x, 1.7x and 2x magnifications. Maximises the lens’s optical performance and enhances autofocus accuracy. High image quality: advanced optical formula delivers sharp, high-resolution images.