Model Tele Converter EC-14
Magnification 1.4x
Lens Construction 6 Elements in 5 Groups
Size / Weight
Dimension 68mm (D) x 22.4mm (L)
Weight 170g
Lens Case LSC-0710
Box Contents Lens Case (LSC-0710), Body Cap (BC-1), Lens Rear Cap (LR-1), Instruction Manual, European Warranty Card
This Te;econverter works very well with perfect image quality, and being made by olympus, there's no problem in electronically coupling the lens to the body. It's a better choice than the 2x converter because I don't think you can afford more than an f-stop of light reduction with a four thirds sensor. The build is perfect and my piece actually fell into brackish swamp water in the Everglades (with the caps on, thankfully) and was there underwater for a full minute or so before I could go and retrieve it. I just wiped it clean and let the outside dry before trying it again, and it still works perfectly. Colour me impressed!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Phenominal Adapter, Saturday, 12 September 2009
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I leave this coupled to my 50-200 and I can take macro like photos from 15 feet away.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Works great with the 70-300mm lens, Thursday, 25 December 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
I wanted the EC14 1.4x teleconverter primarily to extend the range of my 70-300 mm lens for bird photography. I'd read all the reviews, critiques and forums beforehand, asked for advice and practical tips and knew what I was getting myself into: more zoom, one stop less of light, meaning 840 mm reach (the four thirds system used by Olympus automatically doubles the range of any lens because of sensor peculiarities) and f/8.0 with the lens fully extended.
There's no denying I had my qualms before closing the deal. For that price I could get a decent shorter lens instead, or save up towards another zoom lens. But what sold me on the EC14 was the prospect of getting closer to the birds without lugging a ton of equipment around. So I bought it...
...And waited for a week before a bright, sunny day came along. I attached it to the E-520 and the 70-300 mm (it couldn't be easier and more fool-proof) and set out to test it. The results were beyond my expectations. I got sharp, bright, close photos of birds and anything else at which I pointed my camera, the lens behaved exactly as it usually does, focus was as good as it is without the teleconverter and f/8.0 was just fine for the light conditions. In fact, the photo geeks always say that the 70-300 mm's "sweet spot" -- the setup in which this lens will produce its sharpest images -- is exactly f/8.0, and now I have to agree with them (at 300 mm I always used this lens at its minimum aperture, 5.6, to get faster shutter speeds).
I am really, really happy with the EC14, and having this range with a setup that is still light and easy to carry around the whole day is a dream come true.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Added capability, Friday, 12 December 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.3
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses)
I bought to expand the range for my bird photography, it does the job very well.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
EC14 1.4x teleconverter, Saturday, 06 September 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I am using this with my Olympus 510 and so far have been very happy with it. I have used this on both kit lenses with great sucess on both telephoto shots as well as macro shots. All pictures come out very clear.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
EC14 1.4x Teleconverter, Friday, 25 April 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
The converter has done everything it is suppose to do. On the 40-150mm lens it can make a substancial difference in field of view. Which is important with nature and portrait work. However, it did make a difference in the camera's overall weight.
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3 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Wish I hadn't bought this one., Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
1.0
Sharpness
1.0
Build Quality
1.0
AF Speed
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
I have been very kind reviewing several other products. In the interest of balanced reporting this will be different. If I could do it over I would have saved my money and put it toward the purchase of the 50-200mm Zuiko0 lens. (later this year)
For now I get by with the excellent 12-60mm lens and when I need to go longer the extender usually isn't enough, plus it's one thing more to carry.
On my Olympus E510 two lenses will do everything that I want to do, and I shouldn't have bought the extender instead of the longer lens.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I LIKE IT!!, Sunday, 23 March 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
I brought this for the 12 Hours at Sebring auto race and it worked Great!! Sooooooooo much better pictutes than last years at Sebring. I like it!! No problem what so ever with it, fit perfect on the camera.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Exelent Olympus, Friday, 21 September 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I use the teleconverter with a E-410 and work incredible, My tendency in to use less weight in camera's as the e-410 and the EC14 is the perfect companion Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR CamerasOlympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A worthy addition to your lens collection, Sunday, 19 August 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
3.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
5.0
It naturally belongs with the 50-200mm lens.
The parts that impress me: This thing is really compact. I have a hard time imaging anyone not have enough space for it.
The camera automically calculates the change in focal lenth. All the EXIF information is correct. A 50 - 200 becomes a 71 - 283.
It is way cheaper than a 90-250mm
Even with the converter in place, the camera, converter, and lens feel like one solid unit.
The parts I don't like: With the 50-200mm lens, you can lock the tripod to either the camera or the lens (via the supplied ring). With the converter neither option works well PLUS since you now have more zoom, you need a more steady foundation
The 50-200mm is a top quality lens. With the converter (and lots of light), the quality is just average. You are NOT going to want it attached all the time.
While you can use it at f3.5, you really need to use it at 6 or higher.
~~~~~~~~~~ Bottom line: While it is a value leader, it performs as expect and gets an impressive reach out of the already impressive 50-200mm lens
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Olympus EC14 1.4x excellent., Thursday, 02 August 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
This product is extremely well made and very easy to use. There is no reduction in picture quality when used with the olympus zoom or tele lenses. Amazing quality. Worth the price.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
good but can make other choices, Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
3.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I have 14-54, 50-200 and then I took this one to have the reach upto 280 mm. I was confused weather to take this or have the 135-400 mm from sigma fro $589. The reason of doing this was having less weight while travelling with a slighter less reach.
I did not find much difference in 200 to 280 mm reach while trying this. I could have taken the photo with 200 and cropped it a little Bit and would have done the job too. Your milage may vary.
I suggest taking the 135-400 if it is only for the 80 mm more reach, its not that much of a difference in price.
Thanks
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Better than expected, Wednesday, 14 February 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Teleconverters I have purchased in the past (much cheaper) degraded the image to the point they were almost useless. I expected some image degradation and was surprised that the image was everybit as sharp as those taken by my 50-200 lens by itself. Well worth the price.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Do the numbers first then buy it, Monday, 12 February 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
I guess you sum up teleconverters as a way to get a little more out of your lens(es), but at a price. Olympus has not kept up on their "compatibility list" for this - it turns out it works on alot of lenses that are not on the "compatibility list" - even other (sigma) brands. So the five stars are for its compatibility in the system.
Before you buy it - look at all your options. I did finally buy it but first I looked at a "better" lens. They were all slower than my existing 50-200mm + 1 stop. It ends up being a 283 mm lens with the OLY teleconverter, so it was the best solution overall. It's not exactly 1.4 but pretty close
I did not like loosing the 1 stop, and I did notice the darker image in the viewfinder as the 1 stop loss is not removed while focusing like any dialed in stops are, but that's the real price you pay - you are just more aware of it. I use the converter on about 10% of my shooting with the 50-200 lens when I am outside and have a tripod or inside with a GN 50 flash. Remember it magnifies your movement too so a good tripod helps with the extra weight.
A last couple of notes - keep in mind your photo size is 4 x 5.33" and not 4x6 so be sure to zoom out just a bit and leave a boarder for post processing into 4x6 standard prints. Having the extra zoom tends to make you want to fill the frame but then you must cut something later. Your camera's weight and balance will change too. Pick a decent tripod that can handle the combined weight of your lens, body, teleconverter, along with flash and extra power systems. A flimsy tripod will show in your 1:1 pixel reviews of your shots. Finally, the 1.2 x magnifier for the eyepiece seems to work really well with this in your optics line to aid in focusing with the extra 1 stop you can not take out of your lens.
This is a quality product from Olympus and extends your flexibility on many lenses, but at a price. If you own a "favorite" lens, this is probably a great add-on but ask around about compatibility first as new lenses are showing up all the time.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great enhancement, Saturday, 20 January 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Works great--- I use the EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens with my 18-180 mm zoom and it hooks up in a snap for great close up shots--well worth the money
