Digital Cameras Ratings: Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses) Review

Average Reviews:
4.8 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I guess you sum up teleconverters as a way to get a little more out of your lens(es), but at a price.Olympus has not kept up on their "compatibility list" for this - it turns out it works on alot of lenses that are not on the "compatibility list" - even other (sigma) brands.So the five stars are for its compatibility in the system.

Before you buy it - look at all your options.I did finally buy it but first I looked at a "better" lens.They were all slower than my existing 50-200mm + 1 stop.It ends up being a 283 mm lens with the OLY teleconverter, so it was the best solution overall.It's not exactly 1.4 but pretty close

I did not like loosing the 1 stop, and I did notice the darker image in the viewfinder as the 1 stop loss is not removed while focusing like any dialed in stops are, but that's the real price you pay - you are just more aware of it.I use the converter on about 10% of my shooting with the 50-200 lens when I am outside and have a tripod or inside with a GN 50 flash.Remember it magnifies your movement too so a good tripod helps with the extra weight.

A last couple of notes - keep in mind your photo size is 4 x 5.33" and not 4x6 so be sure to zoom out just a bit and leave a boarder for post processing into 4x6 standard prints.Having the extra zoom tends to make you want to fill the frame but then you must cut something later.Your camera's weight and balance will change too.Pick a decent tripod that can handle the combined weight of your lens, body, teleconverter, along with flash and extra power systems.A flimsy tripod will show in your 1:1 pixel reviews of your shots.Finally, the 1.2 x magnifier for the eyepiece seems to work really well with this in your optics line to aid in focusing with the extra 1 stop you can not take out of your lens.

This is a quality product from Olympus and extends your flexibility on many lenses, but at a price.If you own a "favorite" lens, this is probably a great add-on but ask around about compatibility first as new lenses are showing up all the time.

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Product Description:
When you need more telephoto zoom in a smaller package, the EC14 1.4x teleconverter lens is an ideal choice. With only one stop of light loss, the 1.4x converter provides a fast super-telephoto experience whether you're taking sports shots or nature photography. With the Olympus EC14, you can turn your Zuiko digital 300mm f/2.8 lens into a 420mm f/4.0 lens (with a 35mm equivalent of 840mm at f/4.0)--a must for capturing the action on the field at a mega stadium. Overall, the EC14 is compatible with the Zuiko digital 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5, 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5, 300mm f/2.8, and 50mm f/2.0 (f/2.8 and up) lenses. Fully multi-coated to retain the high lens performance you expect from Olympus, this inexpensive lens still delivers professional-level results.

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