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Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

85% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(7)

Pros:

Consistent output(4), Durable(5), Easily interchangeable(6), Fast / accurate auto-focus(10), Lightweight(8)

Cons:

Scratches easily(3)

Best Uses:

Sports/action(5), Wildlife(4), Wildlife photos(3)

Very sharp converter

By buffalochip

from Minneapolis, MN on 3/16/2011

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Rugged, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

I use this converter exclusively with the 600mm VR Nikkor. It is very sharp, even when used wide open.

A great wild life telephoto accessory

By Fishinfool

from Centrap PA on 1/13/2011

Pros:

Fast / accurate auto-focus, Nice Bokeh, Strong Construction

Cons:

none noted

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

I recently stepped up to a Nikkor 300mm f2.8 VR lens for much of my wildlife photography. A nice step up in speed and IQ from my 80-400 VR lens. The 1.4 TC was added to restore my ability to reach the 400mm range with my new lens. IQ, focus speed, and wide open bokeh have not suffered. Based on my experience with this TC, I may consider a 2x TC in the future.

Excellent Teleconverter

By ChrisM

from Port St. Lucie, FL on 4/25/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

Increases the versatility of my Nikon 200-400 f2.8 VR lens. Sharp.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nice get one!

By bvonarx

from New Jersey on 6/10/2009

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Weak Casing

Best Uses:

Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

If you are shooting a DX body this tele-converter is a must buy. Nice and sharp and excellent reach for the money

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon TC-14E II is the best

By John

from Churubusco, IN on 5/29/2009

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction, Very Sharp

Cons:

Slows Focus a Little

Best Uses:

Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

I have been using a TC-14E converter on my Nikon 500mm VR lens and it's great. I bought a used 200-400mm VR and desided I needed another TC-14. I bought the Current TC-14E II for the 200-400mm. This combination does work better then I expected. Ther is no los of image sharpness that I can tell with this TC. It does slow focussing a little as can be expected. This gives you a 280-560mm lens. Just great for birds in Florida in the winter. Oh by the way the Tc-14E or TC-14E II works great on the 600mm VR also.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Works great with the 200-400 VR.

By cabo

from Newport Beach, CA on 3/6/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

Works great with the 200-400 VR.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Terrific addition to my camera bag

By Rick

from Honolulu, HI on 2/16/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

I use this teleconverter to shoot a lot of indoor sports action with a Nikon 70-200mm/2.8 lens mounted on a D300. Fully functional with this lens. It allows me to get in tight on the athletes faces from courtside without any discernable loss of quality and with just 1 stop loss still produces great exposures in low light. It's a terrific addition to your camera bag if you're in search of a little more magnification without having to carry around an addition lens.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

i use the product

By gigi

from milano, italy on 9/24/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction

Cons:

Scratches Easily

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

i use the productfor recreation, easy to use and quality optic, lens sticking out

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon quality but not general purpose

By kb

from Brisbane , Australia on 8/21/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Scratches Easily

Best Uses:

General Use, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

sharp with the 300f4 but not so sharp with 80-200f2.8 which is what I had heard previously. It is more suited to the longer prime lenses.

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Make sure it's AF-S & I compatible!

By Andy

from San Marcos, CA on 5/10/2007

Pros:

Durable, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Scratches Easily

Best Uses:

General Use, Professional Work

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

It won't fit plain vanilla AF.
Since the optics are set very shallow in the barrel, an extra bit of caution is needed when handling it.
This is a great little piece of gadget lust for your bag. It will effectly make your 70-200mm. in to an approximately 105-300mm. I put it on my 200-400mm. with great results. Very sharp as teleconverters go... and don't be put off by "Gray Market"; it's the same stuff but without the U.S. warranty.

[0 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

I would NOT buy this product again!

By Bob

from Atlanta, GA on 5/8/2007

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Rugged

Cons:

Tough To Attach

Best Uses:

Back-Up

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

Very limited use

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

I feel the same.

By no107

from Kansas City, KS on 2/13/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Best Uses:

Bird lover

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

Yes, I still feel the same compare with TC-14E, the old version. Just looking better. If you have the old one , i won't tell you to buy it. However, if it's your first, MUST HAVE for your combo long lens.

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Less than I expected

By Mike

from Middlebury, CT on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Cons:

Color shifting, Glass Not Sharp

Best Uses:

Fun

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon TC-14E II 1.4x Auto Focus Teleconverter for AFS & AF-I Lenses - Gray Market:

I had hoped that it would be my answer to a more expensive lens, but unfortunately I was very disappointed. Using this item with my 70-200 AF-S VR, caused un-natual color shifting, and I could not get my lens to focus properly. I use this primarily for aviation photography, and every shot was slightly off color and a bit fuzzy. Perhaps I just got a bad one; in either case, I won't use it again.

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