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AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II





Main Features



  • Designed for AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses
  • Increases the original Focal length by 40%
  • Reduces lens aperture by one f-stop
  • Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses
  • New Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap)





Specifications


Lens construction
5 elements in 5 groups

Closest focusing distance
Same as the attached lens

Maximum reproduction ratio
Approx. 1.4x the attached lens’ reproduction ratio

Weight (approx.)
200g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)
66 x 24.5mm

Lens case
CL-30S (optional)

Supplied accessories
Front lens cap BF-3A, Rear lens cap LF-1

Material of bayonet ring
Metal

Note
Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED and DX Nikkor lenses.

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Average user rating from: 7 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
4.6
Sharpness
4.6
Build Quality
4.7
AF Speed
4.6
Value for Money
4.6
 

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Good and it works!, Friday, 25 June 2010


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
I am just an occasional shooter who needs this only occasionally....for me it's good to be ready so you can have it when the need arises...
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Teleconverter (1.4), Monday, 24 May 2010


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
The service for the delivery of this product was good. The teleconverter it self is great. I can extend the focusing magnification to an extra 100 mm on my 70-200mm lens. This making it 300 mm. I did not notice at all a reduction in sharpness. I am happy with it.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Nikon TC-14EII teleconverter is so helpful and use, Friday, 26 March 2010


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
This item makes my photography sessions all the more pleasant because the objects appear to be so clear and precise and the wonderful feature of just "bringing the subject up so close" is wonderful. A friend recommended this item to me and I am grateful to him for that. I especially enjoy bird and wildlife photography so this teleconverter makes each session much more successful. Since I am having better luck with my photos, I seem to want to just shoot photos all the time - to heck with dishes, cleaning, and other annoying chores. More pictures.!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Simply Electronics the seller, Sunday, 31 January 2010


Overall rating (weighted)
3.0
Sharpness
2.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
I have no problem with the product . The product is fine , was purchased by mistake not realizing it was
not compatible with any of my VR nikon lens. Product was returned as it is brand new and I paid for return mail
However inspite of this "simply electronics " deducted 15% of the total price of over $400.00 what was reimbursed
back to me. I highly recomended that no one should by any products from this seller. Its really cheating
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

If You Want More Zoom and Minimal Distortion, Friday, 18 July 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I bought this converter for the Nikon 70-200mm VR lens to cover extend my range when I upgraded from a D300 to a D3 and lost the 1.5x factor I had with the D300. It works great with my f/2.8 70-200mm VR lens and the results are sharp at f/4 (the minimum aperture for the aforementioned lens with the tele, but the pictures really shine when stopped down to f/5.6. It's worth the investment, easy to carry around. I thank Ken Rockwell for advising me on this product and guiding me to Amazon's exceptional service. This product really makes a difference, less cropping needed for those hard to reach shots.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

A perfect tool for any photographer Pro or Amateur, Friday, 07 December 2007


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I bought this converter for the Nikon 70-200mm VR lens to cover football. I shoot free-lance for multiple publications and I have successfully covered college football with this converter and the 70-200mm VR lens. I would suggest this to any friend, photographer, pro or amateur. The 1.4 is plenty for the extra zoom and when put on a 300mm f/2.8 It is a god-send.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Fabulous image quality but less reach, Monday, 25 September 2006


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
I have used both the TC-17E II and this one, the TC-14E II. This one multiplies the reach of a zoom lens by only 1.4. There are two other Nikon teleconverters in this series, the TC-17E II (1.7 multiplier) and the TC-20E II (2.0 times multiplier). The "E II" series of teleconverters is only suitable for certain Nikon lenses--check the Nikon website for compatability. I purchased this teleconverter for use with the 70-200VR F/2.8 lens, with which it is quite compatible.

All teleconverters introduce at least a theoretical degradation in image quality in exchange for the extra reach; the extent of this can range from the unnoticeable to the significant. The TC-14E II does not degrade the images from the 70-200VR to any perceptible extent. Even when shooting with wide aperture settings this teleconverter does not appear to introduce any noticeable decrease in lens image quality. Further, it only lowers the light sensitivity of a lens by one F Stop. This means that a 2.8 lens will become a 3.8 lens when using this teleconverter--still pretty fast. The TC-14E II is noticeably sharper than the TC-17E II in lower light conditions requiring wider apertures (at the cost of less "reach" or magnification). I have been extremely impressed with the combination of the TC-14E II and the Nikon 70-200VR. The magnification is significant, and the decrease in image quality is undetectable.

Most Nikon afficianados seem to think that the 17E II is the best compromise between not too much image degradation and significant magnification, and I am inclined to agree with this, generally. The charm of the 14E is that it really does appear not to exact any appreciable price in terms of image quality, and it is the only teleconverter I have ever used (or heard of) of which this can be said. The qualities of the 14E II become evident when shooting in low light conditions, such as early morning wildlife shots. When shooting flying birds, for instance, this TC is particularly useful, because it allows wider apertures, which may be required to allow the photographer to use faster shutter speeds to "freeze" the subjects and avoid motion Blur. Under such conditions, one appreciates the special qualities of the TC-14E II.

Highly recommended.
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