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AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II

The Nikon F-mount teleconverters are a group of magnifying lenses mounted between the lens and camera bodies using the Nikon F-mount. Currently, 1.4x, 1.7x and 2x converters are available separately; a fourth, the 1.25x, is available only with Nikon's newest 800mm supertelephoto lens.

Function

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There are several generations, the newest are the E-II and the latest E-III series, which includes an aspherical lens.

Teleconverters need a fast lens for fast, reliable autofocus. Depending on brightness, contrast and needed autofocus-speed, one should have a minimum total aperture between f/11 and f/5.6. A total aperture of f/8 corresponds to a lens aperture of f/5.6, f/4 and f/2.8 with a 1.4x, 2x and 3x teleconverter, respectively. Sometimes teleconverters do not convert aperture and focal length data included in the Exif information, even if the actual focus and exposure still will be correct. Not every teleconverter will support autofocus with every lens.[1][2] Teleconverters are often recommended only for lenses with minimum telephoto focal length or equivalent zoom range. All AF-I and AF-S teleconverters support lenses with optical image stabilization (Nikon VR).

Models

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Nikon F-mount teleconverters
Name Compatible mount(s) Const. Diam. × Len. Weight Notes
1.25× teleconverters
TC800-1.25E ED AF-G (AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E) 5e/3g 62.5×16 mm (2.5×0.6 in) 135 g (4.8 oz) Dedicated teleconverter.[3]
1.4× teleconverters
TC-14 AI 5e/5g 65×33.5 mm (2.6×1.3 in) 165 g (5.8 oz) For longer focal lengths ≥300 mm.[4]
TC-14A AI, AI-S 5e/5g 65×25.5 mm (2.6×1.0 in) 145 g (5.1 oz) For shorter focal lengths ≤200 mm.[5]
TC-14B AI, AI-S 5e/5g 65×34 mm (2.6×1.3 in) 165 g (5.8 oz) For longer focal lengths ≥300 mm.[5]
TC-14C AI, AI-S 5e/5g 65×35.5 mm (2.6×1.4 in) 200 g (7.1 oz) Dedicated for 300 mm f/2S IF-ED.[5]
TC-14E AF-D (AF-S and AF-I lenses) 5e/5g 66×24.5 mm (2.6×1.0 in) 200 g (7.1 oz) [6]
TC-14E II [7][8]
TC-14E III AF-G (AF-S lenses) 7e/4g 64×25 mm (2.5×1.0 in) 190 g (6.7 oz) [9]
TC-1.4 AF-G (AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E) 8e/5g — — Integrated teleconverter.[10]
1.6× teleconverters
TC-16 AI-S (F3AF) 5e/5g 88×21 mm (3.5×0.8 in) 285 g (10.1 oz) Exclusive to F3AF, enables limited autofocus with manual focus lenses.[11]
TC-16A AI-S 5e/5g 67×21 mm (2.6×0.8 in) 150 g (5.3 oz) Redesigned for AF cameras; enables limited autofocus with manual focus lenses.[12]
1.7× teleconverters
TC-17E II AF-D (AF-S and AF-I lenses) 7e/4g 66×31.5 mm (2.6×1.2 in) 250 g (8.8 oz) [8][13]
2.0× teleconverters
TC-1 non-AI 7e/5g 65×57.4 mm (2.6×2.3 in) 220 g (7.8 oz) For focal lengths ≤200 mm.[14][15]
TC-200 AI 64.5×52.5 mm (2.5×2.1 in) 230 g (8.1 oz) For focal lengths ≤200 mm.[14][16]
TC-201 AI, AI-S 64.5×52 mm (2.5×2.0 in) 230 g (8.1 oz) For focal lengths ≤200 mm.[5]
TC-2 non-AI 5e/5g 65×115 mm (2.6×4.5 in) 290 g (10 oz) For focal lengths ≥300 mm.[15]
TC-300 AI 64.5×115 mm (2.5×4.5 in) 300 g (11 oz) For focal lengths ≥300 mm.[16]
TC-301 AI, AI-S 64.5×115 mm (2.5×4.5 in) 280 g (9.9 oz) For focal lengths ≥300 mm.[5]
TC-20E AF-D (AF-S and AF-I lenses) 7e/6g 66×55 mm (2.6×2.2 in) 355 g (12.5 oz) [17]
TC-20E II [8]
TC-20E III AF-G (AF-S lenses) 7e/5g 66×48 mm (2.6×1.9 in) 330 g (12 oz) [18]

Compatibility information

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Nikon AF-I and AF-S teleconverters will only mount original Nikon Nikkor AF-S and AF-I lenses (without modification).[19][20] Modification needs removal of a small part.[21] They are not recommended for use with Nikon DX format lenses although it mounts (with modification).[22][23]

Although not recommended,[24] teleconverters are used in the Nikon 1 series with Mount Adapter FT1 for extreme telephotos.[25][26]

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Teleconverters and Photos taken with teleconverters.

References

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  1. ^ Teleconverter Compatibility Nikonians
  2. ^ Nikonians Tele Converter Compatibility Table
  3. ^ "AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR and AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED". Nikon Imaging.
  4. ^ "Nikon Teleconverter TC-14 and TC-14C". Photography in Malaysia. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Nikkor Lenses" (PDF). Nikon Corporation. 1984 – via Pacific Rim Camera, Reference Library.
  6. ^ "AF-I Teleconverter TC-14E". Nikon Imaging. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021.
  7. ^ "AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II". Nikon Imaging. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E II/TC-17E II/TC-20E II" (PDF). Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  9. ^ "AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III". Nikon Imaging.
  10. ^ "AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR". Nikon Imaging.
  11. ^ "AF Teleconverter TC-16 for Nikon F3AF". Photography in Malaysia.
  12. ^ "AF Teleconverter TC-16A". Photography in Malaysia.
  13. ^ "AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II". Nikon Imaging. Archived from the original on October 2, 2019.
  14. ^ a b Sato, Haruo. "Nikkor - The Thousand and One Nights No.73: Nikon Teleconverter TC-1 2x". Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  15. ^ a b "Nikon Teleconverter TC-1 and TC-2". Photography in Malaysia. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Nikon Teleconverter AI TC-200 and TC-300". Photography in Malaysia. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  17. ^ "AF-I Teleconverter TC-20E". Nikon Imaging. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021.
  18. ^ "AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III". Nikon Imaging.
  19. ^ "Nikon TC-20E Teleconverter Review". Momentcorp.com. 2009-07-31. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  20. ^ "Teleconverter Nikon TC-17E II 1.7x Auto Focus - Photo.net Nikon Forum". Photo.net. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  21. ^ Modification of TC14E, TC17E or TC20E
  22. ^ "Nikon | Imaging Products | NIKKOR : Autofocus Lenses". Imaging.nikon.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  23. ^ "www.fotografie.fr • View topic - 70-200VRII+TC-20 E III on FX camera-full users review". Fotografie.fr. Archived from the original on 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  24. ^ Nikon Mount Adapter FT1 Compatible Lens List Archived 2012-02-06 at the Wayback Machine Nikon
  25. ^ "Nikon V1 + FT1 Mount Adapter + 400mm f/2.8 + Teleconverter TC 2.0 Experimental". Archived from the original on 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  26. ^ Nikon 1 V1 and FT1 on Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4 VR lens + TC-14EII teleconverter
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