Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4X for 1.4X Magnification of Compatible Nikon Z Mirrorless Lenses and Nikon Z Cameras

Works great. Appeared to be brand new!

Teleconverters seem to be a polarizing topic for photographers. Personally, I avoided teleconverters until I read the reviews for the Z teleconverters. I own both the 1.4x and the 2.0x Z teleconverters, and the 1.4x is good enough that I almost always leave it on my lens when I'm shooting wildlife, especially small birds. The 2.0x teleconverter is just ok, so I only use it when I don't have a better option. Teleconverters represent the art of compromise. They'll give you extra reach, but they'll also degrade your image (particularly contrast) and they'll reduce your exposure (by 1-stop in the case of the 1.4x). So the question is do you really need a teleconverter? If your Nikon Z has DX mode, then you're better off using DX mode (and/or modestly cropping in post) if that fills enough of the frame for your composition. Nikon has done a great job designing some of their Z lenses (I refer to these as their recommended lenses) to pair nicely with the 1.4x Z teleconverter. I don't hesitate to use the 1.4x Z teleconverter on my Z 400mm/f4.5 or my Z 70-200mm/f2.8 in addition to DX mode on my camera. With judicious sharpening in post, the image quality is reasonably close to the naked lens (when pixel peeping). As long as you're not making very large prints, you'd be hard pressed to pick out the teleconverter image from the naked lens. Based on my observations, the image quality is as follows: 1) Naked lens, FX mode 2) Naked lens, DX mode (or crop in post) 3) Nikon recommended Z lens + Z teleconverter, FX mode 4) Nikon recommended Z lens + Z teleconverter, DX mode Keep in mind that your ability to (further) crop in post starts to become more limited as you work your way down from option 1 to option 4 above. Nevertheless, I've gotten some really nice images with option 4 with mild/mod sharpening and a modest crop in post. If you need more reach than option 2 can give you, definitely give the Z 1.4x teleconverter a try. I've been very pleased with it.

Nikon Z teleconverter 1.4 works great with my Nikon 100-400mm and Z8. It turns the lens into a 140-560mm lens with only 1 stop loss in aperture. Autofocus is fast and I can’t see any loss in Image Quality. It’s small and pocketable. I bought this TC to get me in the game of wildlife and birding. Everyone says that 600mm is minimum. This TC brings me close to that and I still have a lot of flexibility. Also, teleconverters can be used with only a few Nikon zoom lenses and telephoto lenses like the 450, 600 and 800mm. So check compatibility first before buying. My only criticism is it is pricey for what it is.

Being quality Nikon glass, the teleconverter for Z applications is on the expensive side being up to a couple hundred dollars more expensive than the F equivalent. But it pairs nicely with my z telephoto lens and gives me that extra 40 percent reach at the cost of the advertised one stop loss in light.

An essential for any serious photographer who does mainly daytime photography, especially the with 100-400mm lens. Note: Doesn't work for the 28-400 lens.

Works as advertised with Z8 and 180-600 5.6-6.3. No noticeable degradation. Cost is a bit on the high side.

i know teleconverter reduce sharpness by a little but to be honest i couldn't see the difference switching between having it and not having it. it works really well with the 180 to 600mm nikon lens so if you are looking for a cheap telephoto lens that does a good job. get this and the nikon 180 to 600mm. dont waste your time with the x2

3-stars mostly on value. 'Wow expensive' for a 1.4 teleconverter...and as an additional slap in the face, it only works on a few lenses. Be 100% sure your lens is on the list before purchasing! That said, this is a definite keeper. I use mine for the added range and don't mind the f-stop deduction. Minimal color distortion only in the far corners (I notice this on stars when used for astrophotography). Otherwise, I'd say that it is nearly optically perfect. Minimal weight and size. Solid construction. I recommend it if you have one of the compatible lenses with the caveat that it is horribly overpriced.

I use this with a Z 180-600 which gives me 770mm and the photos are pin sharp (see my review of the 180-600 and a pic I uploaded done with this TC). The results are truly outstanding and I am very glad I added this to the arsenal.

This review is for Nikon Z teleconverter TC-1.4X Preamble: When buying this lens through Amazon, be sure to check which seller you purchase from. If you want a Canadian warranty, be sure to buy from a Nikon-Canada authorized reseller. My background is using supertelephoto prime and zoom lenses over decades. I have used Nikon and 3rd party TCs on the Nikon F mount. I began transitioning to Nikon Z several years ago and was, most recently, using the FTZ/ 200-500VR and TC-14e III so I have some basis for comparison that may be of interest to a few people. With that out of the way... TCs are a mixed bag in many cases. More reach: Less light. You can't have one without the other. Since there are no other TCs in the Nikon ecosystem at present, this is the one to get (or the TC-2.0X... more on that later). Before you buy the Z TC-1.4X, be sure to look at Nikon's list of compatible lenses; only buy the TC if your lens is on that list. Even if that's the case, only use a TC if: - you NEED more reach - you are able to shoot at low ISO The FTZ adapters are not on that list so this teleconverter will not work with FTZ-adapted F-mount lenses. As soon as you have to raise ISO past a certain point (know your camera but it's not a stretch to say anything past ISO 800), it's better to not use the TC and simply crop. If all things line up favorably, buy this TC. While I won't compare the 200-500 to the 180-600, I'll offer a brief comment about the 200-500 w TC-1.4e III vs the 180-600 w Z TC-1.4X. While both lenses perform well with a 1.4x TC (in my opinion), I notice -- and prefer -- the 840mm reach I get with the Z combination over the 700mm reach of the F-mount combination. It's a substantial difference. Optically, with the TC, while the 200-500VR was pretty good at f/8, I found it performed better at f/9 (stopped down 1/3): I find the 180-600 does about as well wide open as it does 1/3 stopped down so it's still useful at f/9. While this review is not about the Z TC-2.0X, in the context of the search for reach with the 180-600, I feel that TC should be reserved only for Nikon's finest lenses whose optics can resolve that level of detail remaining mindful of the limitations imposed by higher ISOs. The Nikon 180-600 is a nice lens but, at f/13, I'll put a telescope in front of it before I consider putting the TC-2.0X on the 180-600. Anyway, back to the Z TC-1.4X, I have used it on the Z 70-200 S, Z 180-600 and Z 70-180. I recommend it when you need the reach and can sacrifice the light.

I use this with my z180-600 and z 800. You do lose a stop of light but it works well. Remember do not use TC for reach but rather to enlarge your subject.

It is as described on the web page. It is a very solid item and it feels heavier than it looks.

Super fast shipping at an unbeatable price. Item is grey market but I've never needed repair in 18 years for a Nikon teleconverter. Works great on my 800mm and 70-200 Z lenses.