Nikon AF-S FX TC-14E III (1.4x) Teleconverter Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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I shoot action mostly at Equine events where Im anywhere from 25 to 100 yards away from the subject. I use a Nikon D4S with a 70-200 f2.8 lens. When I started using the Nikon Teleconverter TC-14E III, I had two improvements: longer reach to capture the subject with only one f stop loss. Additionally due to the compatibility of the camera and lens combination I had full auto focus capability. Ive had other Teleconverters but this one gave me the best results. Attached are some photo using the Nikon TC-14E III. I definitely recommend this item for those who shoot distant subjects still and in motion.

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I had bought a Nikon 300mm F/4 (Fresnel) some months back, because I was looking for an ultra-sharp, long-reach lens - but I didnt want to haul around a monster like the Tamron or Sigma 150-600mm due to the weight and size. After spending months agonizing over my choice, I finally went - as I said - with the Nikon. However, prior to buying the Nikon, I had strategized that the ONLY way I was going to be happy with this lens (regardless of performance) was if I could extend it to a similar reach for the Tamron or Sigma. As you can imagine, this was quite an expenditure AND investment of my time. So, the Nikon came in, and had stellar performance on both my D750 and D7100. I was very pleased, indeed. :) Then I bought this teleconverter, mounted it, and did some tests. The first thing I realized was that I needed to do some auto-focus fine tuning - introducing the TC-14E had made that apparent, even with an F/5.6 aperture. Once I did that, my focus tests were spot on, and I could do some quality tests. Simply put - I cannot find the SLIGHTEST meaningful difference in quality and clarity - even pixel-peeping - between the 300 with and without the TC-14E. Nor did the TC-14E introduce any observable chromatic aberrations as well! In other words - I got the reach (now 420mm on my D750 and 630mm on my D7100) by adding a small amount of weight and raising the wide-open F-stop from F/4 to F/5.6. Stupendous - this lens and TC combination is PERFECT. I cant speak for other Nikon lenses using the TC-14E, but I can tell you that the 300 and the 1.4 are so good together, I just dont ever take it off. :) So if youre on the fence for this, and youre running a Nikon 300mm Fresnel, dont hesitate - the results (once youve tuned the combo) are 100% worth it!

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I just got this yesterday and I took photos of Jays in my backyard. I used a D850, 200-500mm Nikon zoom and this. The sharpness and color are excellent. I had always heard negative opinions about the use of teleconverters and shied away from them because of this. So far, I couldnt be happier. I posted 2 photos from this. They were taken at 400 ISO at f9, handheld. They are cropped to about 50% of RAW file.

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This is one of those two-headed things - in some cases its amazing and gives you 40% more reach with no compromises, and in others it simply doesnt work at all. On the 300/4 PF, this is fantastic. The combo reaches 420mm in a still lightweight bundle, and the image quality is still better than some native 400mm lenses (like the Nikon 80-400 VR). There are zero focus issues, image quality remains fantastic, etc. But on the aforementioned 80-400 VR, its practically unusable. That specific combination leads to such severe front-focus that in-camera focus calibration cannot compensate for it - its something like 25-30 units of systematic front-focus, whereas Nikon cameras will at most let you compensate for 20 units (and Nikon dont support in-lens focus calibration). So its either manual focus, or live-view focus, or bust. Ive tested multiple copies of this teleconverter and all behave exactly the same (kudos to Nikon for consistency, I suppose). Nikon list the 80-400 VR as officially supported in use with this teleconverter, but clearly they shouldnt. So buyer beware - whether or not Nikon claim your lens is supported, test it carefully to make sure it does in fact work correctly. Be prepared to return it if it doesnt. Lastly, and part of the low review score, is that its very expensive, even when it does work properly. Ever since I bought it - which was sort of on a whim to begin with - Ive been consternating over whether I should keep it or not. I suspect now that theres such good-value super-telephoto zooms available - e.g. the Sigma 150-600s - that most people would be better off looking at those first, as opposed to sticking this on a 80-400, or 70-200.

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Very disappointed with the Auto focus. I purchased because of previous Amazon products reviews that indicated the auto focus was excellent. I am shooting a Nikon D3 with a Nikon 200-500 f5.6 lens. Without the teleconverter the AF of this lens is outstanding, very seldom miss a shot (mainly Birds in Flight images), with the TC14e iii attached lucky if 2 out of 10 Images are in focus. It also has a difficult time locking onto the subject, have to lock onto a stationary object to get the focus back on track. I have an older Vivitar Teleconverter that works just as well with this lens that cost 1/4 the cost of the Nikon.

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Wonderful addition to my wildlife camera set up. I have it mounted on a Nikon D500 with a 200 to 500 Nikon lens. It gives me that added little bit of distance that I some times need.It also works fine in shoot images of the moon which I love to do.I do loose a little light but so far it has not been a problem for me.

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Ive been hesitant to add a teleconverter to my 200-500 Nikon lens for fear that it would really compromise the photos but I finally bit the bullet and bought one based on seeing some very nice bird photographers shots that used one of these. Ive been blazing away with it for several days now and, I have to say, I love it. Im losing one full stop and thats about it, as near as I can tell. I wish I wouldve gotten one when I first bought this lens. Happy camper!

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The TC-14E III converter appealed to me as a way to pack lighter but achieve a 280mm reach if needed out of my 70-200 NIKKOR F2.8 (vIII). My situation might not match yours very well, so Ill hum a few bars: Using the Z7 camera in the field is pretty cumbersome because one has to switch between "adapted" NIKKOR lenses and native Z lenses, each with their own caps. Adding a teleconverter to the mix does increase the fidget factor, so there is a lost opportunity downside to using it in the field if one must change lenses. The Z7 has a pretty bad reputation for focusing, especially in low light or dusk landscape conditions. Every second of exposed sensor or lens cavity, not counting the push-pull lenses, is just another chance of dust on the sensor, every cap and adapter to line up is an invitation to the wrap up party instead of the main event shot. My Z7 has firmware 2.0 at this point. Zoom-wise, and value-wise, if one simply wants to capture great pictures of birds and wildlife at the usual impossible distances, the Nikon CoolPix P1000 is a far better value than trying use this to make the 500mm longer -- it also goes macro and wide when needed. The P1000 is slower to handle but it really brings back the wildlife shots - its so good that I had to get one because my wife practically makes a new Audubon book every time we go out -- I would carry this big rig but then have to crop my 45.6 MP image to share a photo of some bird we saw. End result was that my 50MP image would be about 6MP, but my wifes image would be her cameras 16MP. "Oh look here, its the Imputu birds tiny butt that was on the branch across the Columbia River", look at the stripes on it, its the variegated one..." yeah, yeah... But she is a better photographer than me anyway. The 200-500mm with 1.4x is pretty close to $2,000, but a 16MP P1000 is around $1,100 (include tax, shipping, etc.). Happily, this adapter performs just great with my 70-200mm F2.8 as well as my cheap NIKKOR 200-500 5.6 in all but the worst light. As one might expect, focus on the 70-200mm F2.8 is fast and certain with or without the teleconverter. I prefer to use the single point, single shot AF on the 200-500 for general shots using the 200-500 and this 1.4 teleconverter. The 200-500 and Z7 combination is quirky with or without the teleconverter in tracking situations, sometimes not as good with the teleconverter, most of the time good, especially in good light. The 70-200mm remains its usual obedient self with area focus on moving targets. Unlike the 200-500 and the Z7, this TC-14E III converter and the 70-200mm F2.8 III were made in Japan. The 200-500, which was made in China, is a fantastic value in lenses, very sharp. This adapter, as expensive as it is, and as cumbersome as it is having more awkward gizmos for the kludgey and confused but extraordinarily capable Z7 camera is a keeper in my kit as long as I have to use adapted lenses, and a mainstay if I end up picking up a D850. It is a very high quality unit, one that adds a bit more reach at modest cost. I would like to rate this converter four stars for value, but due to its excellent optical performance, it gets a five star. Its really good.

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Apparently Yes!! A replacement for myversion II for my 400mm FL lens. I noticed the difference immediately with superior sharpness, clarity, and contrast. Quote me as saying; " the best lens accessory for extending your reach without image loss" I have ever used. See example shots at: Truetoad.com - 400mm 2.8E lens Keep in mind: These only fit Nikon Lens that accept the "special" flange for coupling, visit the compatibility listing on the NikonUSA site.

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It works seamlessly with my 200-500 mm Nikor lens. Amazing resolution with combination.

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