Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x

The Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x increases the focal length of a compatible NIKKOR Z lens by 40%, providing additional reach without requiring photographers to carry a separate super-telephoto lens.

Designed specifically for the Nikon Z system, it maintains autofocus, Vibration Reduction and electronic communication between compatible cameras and lenses. Its compact, weather-resistant design makes it an excellent addition to wildlife, sports and aviation kits.

⭐ Key Benefits

• Increases focal length by 1.4x

• Only one stop of light loss

• Retains autofocus with compatible lenses

• Maintains Vibration Reduction operation

• Preserves lens and camera communication

• Increases maximum reproduction ratio by 1.4x

• High-quality Nikon Z optical design

• Compact 220g construction

• Weather-resistant sealing

• Fluorine-coated front and rear elements

• Compatible with both FX- and DX-format Nikon Z cameras

🔭 40% More Telephoto Reach

The TC-1.4x multiplies the attached lens’s focal length by 1.4. Common combinations include:

• 70–180mm becomes 98–252mm

• 70–200mm becomes 98–280mm

• 100–400mm becomes 140–560mm

• 180–600mm becomes 252–840mm

• 400mm becomes 560mm

• 600mm becomes 840mm

• 800mm becomes 1,120mm

This additional reach is valuable when a subject cannot be approached safely or closely enough to fill the frame.

🌙 One-Stop Aperture Reduction

A 1.4x teleconverter reduces the effective maximum aperture by one stop. Examples include:

• f/2.8 becomes f/4

• f/4 becomes f/5.6

• f/4.5 becomes approximately f/6.3

• f/6.3 becomes f/9

The one-stop reduction is less significant than the two-stop loss produced by a 2x teleconverter, making the TC-1.4x particularly useful when light levels or autofocus performance are important.

⚡ Retains Autofocus Operation

With compatible lenses and Nikon Z cameras, the teleconverter maintains autofocus operation and electronic communication.

Autofocus performance may vary with available light, subject contrast, camera model and the effective aperture of the lens-and-converter combination.

🛡️ Maintains Vibration Reduction

Vibration Reduction continues to operate with compatible VR lenses. The camera and lens automatically account for the increased focal length, helping stabilize the image at the longer effective magnification.

This is especially helpful when photographing handheld or working from a monopod.

🔍 High-Quality Optical Construction

The teleconverter uses six elements arranged in four groups, including one aspherical element.

Its optical design is engineered to complement compatible NIKKOR Z lenses while controlling aberrations and maintaining clarity, contrast and colour reproduction.

🌸 Increased Close-Up Magnification

The TC-1.4x increases the attached lens’s maximum reproduction ratio by 1.4 times. This provides larger subject detail without requiring the photographer to move closer.

For example, a lens offering 0.5x magnification can provide approximately 0.7x magnification when paired with the teleconverter.

🪶 Compact and Lightweight

The TC-1.4x weighs approximately 220g and adds only a small amount of length to the camera-and-lens combination.

It can easily fit into a camera bag or lens pouch, providing an efficient alternative to carrying another large telephoto lens.

🌦️ Built for Outdoor Use

Sealing and rubber gaskets on both sides provide dust- and drip-resistant performance comparable to Nikon’s S-Line lenses.

Fluorine coatings on the front and rear optical elements repel moisture, dirt and fingerprints while making the glass easier to clean.

📷 Compatible NIKKOR Z Lenses

Compatible lenses include:

• NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8

• NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

• NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

• NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

• NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

• NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

• NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

• NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S

• NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

Compatibility is lens-specific. The teleconverter cannot be attached to every NIKKOR Z lens, even though it is compatible with Nikon Z camera bodies.

🎥 Benefits for Video

The teleconverter provides additional reach without requiring the camera to be moved closer to the subject. Autofocus, exposure control and lens stabilization remain available with compatible equipment.

This makes it useful for wildlife, sports, documentary and performance video where the filming position may be restricted.

👤 Ideal For

• Bird and wildlife photographers

• Field and outdoor sports

• Aviation and motorsport photography

• Nature and conservation work

• Professional sports and wildlife video

• Photographers who need occasional additional reach

• Travelers who want to avoid carrying another large lens

• Close-up telephoto photography

🆚 Compared with Cropping

The TC-1.4x projects a magnified image across the camera’s sensor, allowing more pixels to be placed on the subject than cropping the original lens image afterward.

Cropping remains convenient when light is limited or subjects move unpredictably, while the teleconverter is advantageous when the subject is consistently too small in the frame.

🆚 Compared with the Nikon Z TC-2.0x

Choose the TC-1.4x for:

• Only one stop of light loss

• Faster effective maximum apertures

• Better performance in lower light

• More dependable autofocus conditions

• A smaller and lighter design

• An excellent balance between reach and image quality

Choose the TC-2.0x for:

• Twice the focal length

• Maximum possible subject magnification

• Very distant wildlife, birds and aircraft

• Situations with ample light

• Specialized long-distance photography

📦 In the Box

• Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x

• BF-N2 teleconverter front cap

• LF-N1 rear lens cap

• CL-C4 lens case

🧰 Suggested Kit Pairings

Pair the TC-1.4x with:

• NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II for a 98–280mm f/4 combination

• NIKKOR Z 100-400mm VR S for reach up to 560mm

• NIKKOR Z 180-600mm VR for reach up to 840mm

• NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S for an 840mm f/9 combination

• NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S for a 1,120mm f/9 combination

• Nikon Z8 or Z9 for advanced subject detection

• Sturdy monopod or tripod for long-lens support

• Extra batteries and high-speed memory cards

🏪 Why Buy from Cameragraphics?

Cameragraphics is an authorized Nikon dealer with professional photographers on staff who can help verify teleconverter compatibility and select the right lens combination for your photography.

We specialize in Nikon’s current mirrorless system and do not stock DSLR products, allowing us to concentrate on the latest Nikon Z cameras, lenses and accessories.

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