NikonZ Teleconverter Tc1.4X For Nikon Z Mount

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

This review is for Nikon Z teleconverter TC-1.4XPreamble: 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 ISOThe 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.

Not cheap but quality product that delivers excellent sharpness on Z70-200 and Z7ii. Really useful addition to camera bag

Nikon produces excellent glass, so this is a no brainer. However, you will damage your sensor if you attempt to install it backwards! The cap on the tele-extender has a graphic indicating which way it mounts, but be cautious to ensure that you don't install it backwards.