Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $549.99
Buy New: $345.00
You Save: $204.99 (37%)
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Rating:  17 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 4.3 x 3.9
MPN: 140691
Model: 140691
UPC: 050332140691
EAN: 0050332140691
ASIN: B00014K3V6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1.4x teleconverter lens for adding zoom to telephoto lenses | | • | Provides super-fast telephoto experience for sports or nature shots | | • | Fully multicoated lens retains superior Olympus lens performance | | • | Compatible with multiple Olympus Zuiko digital lenses | | • | Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 0.9 inches long |
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Product Description
When you need more telephoto in a smaller package, the EC14 1.4x Teleconverter is an ideal choice. With only 1 stop of light loss the 1.4x converter still provides a fast super telephoto for sports and nature photography. Turn your Zuiko Digital 300mm f2.8 into a 420mm f4.0 (35mm equivalent 840mm f4.0). The EC14 is compatible with the Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f2.8/3.5, 50-200mm f2.8/3.5, 300mm f2.8, and 50mm f2.0 (f2.8 and up) lenses and is fully multi-coated to retain the high lens performance you expect. An inexpensive solution for professional-level results.
Amazon.com 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. - Focal length: 1.4x
- Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 0.9 inches long
- Weight: 6 ounces
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Works great with the 70-300mm lens December 25, 2008
I wanted the EC14 1.4x teleconverter primarily to extend the range of my 70-300 mm lens for bird photography. I'd read all the reviews, critiques and forums beforehand, asked for advice and practical tips and knew what I was getting myself into: more zoom, one stop less of light, meaning 840 mm reach (the four thirds system used by Olympus automatically doubles the range of any lens because of sensor peculiarities) and f/8.0 with the lens fully extended.
There's no denying I had my qualms before closing the deal. For that price I could get a decent shorter lens instead, or save up towards another zoom lens. But what sold me on the EC14 was the prospect of getting closer to the birds without lugging a ton of equipment around. So I bought it...
...And waited for a week before a bright, sunny day came along. I attached it to the E-520 and the 70-300 mm (it couldn't be easier and more fool-proof) and set out to test it. The results were beyond my expectations. I got sharp, bright, close photos of birds and anything else at which I pointed my camera, the lens behaved exactly as it usually does, focus was as good as it is without the teleconverter and f/8.0 was just fine for the light conditions. In fact, the photo geeks always say that the 70-300 mm's "sweet spot" -- the setup in which this lens will produce its sharpest images -- is exactly f/8.0, and now I have to agree with them (at 300 mm I always used this lens at its minimum aperture, 5.6, to get faster shutter speeds).
I am really, really happy with the EC14, and having this range with a setup that is still light and easy to carry around the whole day is a dream come true.
 Added capability December 12, 2008
Olympus EC14 1.4x Teleconverter Lens (for at f/2.8 on E-System lenses)
I bought to expand the range for my bird photography, it does the job very well.
EC14 1.4x teleconverter September 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am using this with my Olympus 510 and so far have been very happy with it. I have used this on both kit lenses with great sucess on both telephoto shots as well as macro shots. All pictures come out very clear.
EC14 1.4x Teleconverter April 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The converter has done everything it is suppose to do. On the 40-150mm lens it can make a substancial difference in field of view. Which is important with nature and portrait work. However, it did make a difference in the camera's overall weight.
 Wish I hadn't bought this one. March 25, 2008
3 out of 18 found this review helpful
I have been very kind reviewing several other products. In the interest of balanced reporting this will be different. If I could do it over I would have saved my money and put it toward the purchase of the 50-200mm Zuiko0 lens. (later this year)
For now I get by with the excellent 12-60mm lens and when I need to go longer the extender usually isn't enough, plus it's one thing more to carry.
On my Olympus E510 two lenses will do everything that I want to do, and I shouldn't have bought the extender instead of the longer lens.
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