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Brand: Olympus

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Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(4), Durable(7), Easily interchangeable(6), Easy to use(3), Fast / accurate auto-focus(5)

Best Uses:

General purpose(3), Sports/action(3), Travel(4), Wildlife(8)

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(6), Pro photographer(3)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Extended Reach with Pure Transparency

By Ed

from Baltimore Washington on 8/19/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Use, Improves Function, Lightweight, No alteration in contrast, No loss in resolution

Best Uses:

Action Shots, Traveling, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

It appears to me that the parameters of lens design for digital photography have produced a tele convertor that out performs apo designs for film. If you can tolerate stopping down not one but two stops the results are just extraordinary. A worthy addition to the highest performance four thirds lenses. Olympus never uses the term apo to describe their lenses, but the color fidelity and resolution remains at the highest Olympus standard when you stop down a total of two stops.

Images shared by: Ed

Home From the Groomer

Tags: Made with Product, Using Product, 300 mm F 28 with T-X 14

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Extended Reach with Pure Transparency

By Ed

from Baltimore Washington on 8/19/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Use, Improves Function, Lightweight, Worthy of the best lenses

Best Uses:

Action Shots, Everyday Use, Traveling, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

With the lens design requirements of digital photography Olympus has produced a tele extender which in my opinion outperforms the apo extenders designed for film. Olympus never uses the term Apo but the transparency and color fidelity of the 1.4 tele extender are superb. It is a worthy addition to the very finest lenses, especially if you can stop down two stops.

Images shared by: Ed

Home From the Groomer

Tags: Closed one stop, Made with Product, Using Product, With 300 mm F 28

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Extend Your Creative Possiblities

By Ed from Baltimore Washington on 8/13/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy to Use, Extra Reach, Improves Function, Lightweight, Perfect to corners, Travels Easily

Best Uses:

Candids, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

If you can stop down one extra stop the image quality will meet the expectations of a perfectionist.

Images shared by: Ed

Home From The Groomer 300F2.8 @ F4 w 1.4

Tags: Made with Product, Using Product, Distance 250 Feet

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Worth Getting

By Rams Fan

from Fort Collins, CO on 12/29/2008

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Strong Construction

Cons:

Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Upgrade, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

The extra length is worth it, but it seems to slow the auto focus a bit

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Same Quality as Olympus Lenses

By Tom Bower

from Canal Fulton, OH on 7/10/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction, Typical Olympus quality

Best Uses:

General Use, Upgrade, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

Same high quality as Olympus lenses. The perfect companion to the 50-200SWD. It only costs you one stop and the VF image, especially in the E-3, is bright and sharp. The image quality is superb. I've even used it with the 70-300 with fine results, even hand-held with IS enabled. A bit pricey, but worth it.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Awesome addition to my equipment

By MRM

from Portland, Texas on 7/10/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

I use the EC14 with my 70-300mm and 50-200mm SWD for wildlife as well as macro work. The additional power with only one F/stop loss is great.

No loss of IQ that I can see. I highly recommend it.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Very high picture quality

By Jelag7

from France Brittany on 2/21/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

It's great with 50-200 SWD, equiv 140-560 with fast AF !

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Tags: Made with Product

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

joy to use

By Photo Owl

from London on 7/11/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

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

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

The 1.4 x provides a small form factor, costs only one stop of light and provides just enough extra reach in most situations. Paired with my 50-200 lens it's a great addition.

Images shared by: Photo Owl

Tags: Using Product

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Perfect for travelling

By Ray

from Ontario, Canada on 7/10/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Back-Up, General Use, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

Just perfect if you're trying to keep your gear down to a minimum (i.e. travelling)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Worth buying

By PVW

from Shreveport, LA on 2/7/2007

Pros:

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

Cons:

Shutter Lag

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

Great photos, but the autofocus is a little slow in responding.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

very powerfull

By Bétho

from Québec Canada on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Clear Glass, Easily Mounted, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fun

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olympus Olympus Zuiko EC-14, 1.4x E-ED Digital Tele Converter for f/2.8 E Digital SLR System Lenses.:

Very neat with my Zuiko 50-200mm,it's giving me the range i need and more

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