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Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon
- Price: $144.00
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- B&H # KE14X4DGXN
- Mfr# MC4AF1.4DGXN
Product Highlights
- 1.4X Teleconverter
- Multi-coated Lens Elements
- For Use with Nikon AF Lenses
The TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon by Kenko gives you the dramatic effect of increasing the focal length of your lens by 1.4x. The MC4 features a 4-element, 4-group design with multi-coated lens elements, and fully automatic diaphragm coupling. With the Kenko TelePlus MC4 DGX your prime lens' depth of field is reduced by 1/1.4, but retains the prime minimum focusing distance.
TelePlus converters have genuine Gated Array IC (Integrated Circuitry). This means that signal integrity is maintained between the camera body and lens and autofocus will work properly on lenses with apertures of F/4 or brighter. On lenses with smaller f-stop values, manual focusing may be necessary. The updated circuitry also allows for the exposure meta-data to be recorded by the camera more accurately.
Note! The TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter is NOT compatible with Canon EF-S lenses.The Kenko DGX TelePlus converters are not compatible with the Canon Digital Rebel XT/Rebel 350D camera body and will not function on them. All other Canon DSLR cameras bodies work with Kenko DGX converters.
| Magnification | 1.4x |
| Lens Elements/Groups | 4/4 |
| Lens Coating | Digital Multi-coating |
| Length | 0.98" (25 mm) |
| Weight | 3.8 oz (110 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
82%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (9)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (5)
- Consistent output (4)
- Durable (3)
- Easily interchangeable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife photos (9)
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Sports/action (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very good performance for the price
I have used this product on a Nikon D700 with the following lenses: Nikon 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500, Nikon 85mm f:1.8 and Nikon 50mm f:1.8, mostly for wildlife photos. Very...Read complete review
I have used this product on a Nikon D700 with the following lenses: Nikon 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500, Nikon 85mm f:1.8 and Nikon 50mm f:1.8, mostly for wildlife photos. Very small, hardly noticeable deterioration of image quality. Autofocus may become difficult in the long focal lengths since maximum aperture will be higher than f:8, but still works in good light; this is not a problem with the teleconverter but a limitation of the autofocus system. It doesn't seem very strongly built but that is a subjective evaluation. Objectively, once attached with the lens the fitting is a bit loose and some rotation movement is still present; the electronic contacts work well but it makes me wonder how long it will last.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Awful
Bought it to use on my D700, and tested it on my razor sharp 24-120 f4, at about 75mm at f4, with VR on, and with flash. Camera indicated it had achieved...Read complete review
Bought it to use on my D700, and tested it on my razor sharp 24-120 f4, at about 75mm at f4, with VR on, and with flash. Camera indicated it had achieved focus. Shot the same detailed object with the lens only, at f4 and at about 100mm, both with flash and with VR on. Both shots at 100mm were sharp on the computer monitor- the ones with the Kenko were not really usable at all.
Shooting wide open with 1.4x should autofocus well.
I thought Kenko was made by Tamron, and my experience with Tamrons (since 1979)has been that they generally resolve somewhat better than Nikors at 2/3 the price. With my new 16-35VRII, 24-120VRII, and 70-200VRII. I can say Nikors seem to be substantially sharper, but that's another story entirely.
I returned it the next day, and am awaiting the Tamron replacement. I've been using SLRs since 1962, and Nikons since 1979. I also loved my Tamron extender (non-AF), used throughtout the 80's
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-11
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Blurry Focus
Best Uses
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Bought it to use on my D700, and tested it on my razor sharp 24-120 f4, at about 75mm at f4, with VR on, and with flash. Camera indicated it had achieved focus. Shot the same detailed object with the lens only, at f4 and at about 100mm, both with flash and with VR on. Both shots at 100mm were sharp on the computer monitor- the ones with the Kenko were not really usable at all.
Shooting wide open with 1.4x should autofocus well.
I thought Kenko was made by Tamron, and my experience with Tamrons (since 1979)has been that they generally resolve somewhat better than Nikors at 2/3 the price. With my new 16-35VRII, 24-120VRII, and 70-200VRII. I can say Nikors seem to be substantially sharper, but that's another story entirely.
I returned it the next day, and am awaiting the Tamron replacement. I've been using SLRs since 1962, and Nikons since 1979. I also loved my Tamron extender (non-AF), used throughtout the 80's
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Used for bird photography along with 300mm f2.8 Nikon and D700/D300s
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
This teleconverter works well with my 55-200mm. I am able to reach out to get that long distance shot. I would recommend using a tripod to prevent motion blur.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Sometimes difficulty auto-focusing quickly on my Nikon 300mm F/4, but the price was right.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Small light weight, can easily stick it in your pocket or a corner of camera bag. Currently use on a D5100 with cropped sensor (x1.5). By pairing this with my 50mm f/1.8D, I essentially get a 105 f/2.5 for a fraction of the cost of Nikons 105 f/2.8. By pairing this with my Tamron 18-270, I essentially get a 38-567mm (great for wild life & moon). I love taking this little Kenko to sporting events, because the stadium where I live has a 3 inch max rule on SLR camera lenses. By attaching this little guy to my 50 1.8, I'm still under the 3 inches BUT have a 105 focal distance as opposed to 50.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Got this for the occasional wildlife shot that happens infrequently enough that I can't justify carrying a 500mm lens. Haven't tried with all lens/camera combinations but the Kenko is light and attaches solidly with no "looseness" at either connection. Works smoothly with autofocus. Image seems crisp. Unit feels solid and durable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
I have used this product on a Nikon D700 with the following lenses: Nikon 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500, Nikon 85mm f:1.8 and Nikon 50mm f:1.8, mostly for wildlife photos. Very small, hardly noticeable deterioration of image quality. Autofocus may become difficult in the long focal lengths since maximum aperture will be higher than f:8, but still works in good light; this is not a problem with the teleconverter but a limitation of the autofocus system. It doesn't seem very strongly built but that is a subjective evaluation. Objectively, once attached with the lens the fitting is a bit loose and some rotation movement is still present; the electronic contacts work well but it makes me wonder how long it will last.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
a much better choice than the nikon converter. it can be used on any nikkor lens, including AF-D and AF-S, or AI. Image quality is quite good, beyond my expectation. build solidly to insure safety.i like it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- FastAccurate Auto-Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Landscapescenery
- Wildlife
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
This extender is for my D200. It works perfectly well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Wanted it for my zoon lens, however the magnification was too small to make a difference
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Amateur wildlife photographer needed just a little bit. So much of wildlife photography is fast action. No time to set up the tripos, can not use a 2.0 Teleconverter and hand hold it. So, this 1.4 makes up the difference. With IS still working with the Kenko, hand holding the camera is still possible. Especially when rapid fire is used. There might be some shots that are blurry, but also some that are clear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-11
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
82%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (9)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (5)
- Consistent output (4)
- Durable (3)
- Easily interchangeable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife photos (9)
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Sports/action (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very good performance for the price
I have used this product on a Nikon D700 with the following lenses: Nikon 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500, Nikon 85mm f:1.8 and Nikon 50mm f:1.8, mostly for wildlife photos. Very...Read complete review
I have used this product on a Nikon D700 with the following lenses: Nikon 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500, Nikon 85mm f:1.8 and Nikon 50mm f:1.8, mostly for wildlife photos. Very small, hardly noticeable deterioration of image quality. Autofocus may become difficult in the long focal lengths since maximum aperture will be higher than f:8, but still works in good light; this is not a problem with the teleconverter but a limitation of the autofocus system. It doesn't seem very strongly built but that is a subjective evaluation. Objectively, once attached with the lens the fitting is a bit loose and some rotation movement is still present; the electronic contacts work well but it makes me wonder how long it will last.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Awful
Bought it to use on my D700, and tested it on my razor sharp 24-120 f4, at about 75mm at f4, with VR on, and with flash. Camera indicated it had achieved...Read complete review
Bought it to use on my D700, and tested it on my razor sharp 24-120 f4, at about 75mm at f4, with VR on, and with flash. Camera indicated it had achieved focus. Shot the same detailed object with the lens only, at f4 and at about 100mm, both with flash and with VR on. Both shots at 100mm were sharp on the computer monitor- the ones with the Kenko were not really usable at all.
Shooting wide open with 1.4x should autofocus well.
I thought Kenko was made by Tamron, and my experience with Tamrons (since 1979)has been that they generally resolve somewhat better than Nikors at 2/3 the price. With my new 16-35VRII, 24-120VRII, and 70-200VRII. I can say Nikors seem to be substantially sharper, but that's another story entirely.
I returned it the next day, and am awaiting the Tamron replacement. I've been using SLRs since 1962, and Nikons since 1979. I also loved my Tamron extender (non-AF), used throughtout the 80's
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-11
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Blurry Focus
Best Uses
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Bought it to use on my D700, and tested it on my razor sharp 24-120 f4, at about 75mm at f4, with VR on, and with flash. Camera indicated it had achieved focus. Shot the same detailed object with the lens only, at f4 and at about 100mm, both with flash and with VR on. Both shots at 100mm were sharp on the computer monitor- the ones with the Kenko were not really usable at all.
Shooting wide open with 1.4x should autofocus well.
I thought Kenko was made by Tamron, and my experience with Tamrons (since 1979)has been that they generally resolve somewhat better than Nikors at 2/3 the price. With my new 16-35VRII, 24-120VRII, and 70-200VRII. I can say Nikors seem to be substantially sharper, but that's another story entirely.
I returned it the next day, and am awaiting the Tamron replacement. I've been using SLRs since 1962, and Nikons since 1979. I also loved my Tamron extender (non-AF), used throughtout the 80's
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Used for bird photography along with 300mm f2.8 Nikon and D700/D300s
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
This teleconverter works well with my 55-200mm. I am able to reach out to get that long distance shot. I would recommend using a tripod to prevent motion blur.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Sometimes difficulty auto-focusing quickly on my Nikon 300mm F/4, but the price was right.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Small light weight, can easily stick it in your pocket or a corner of camera bag. Currently use on a D5100 with cropped sensor (x1.5). By pairing this with my 50mm f/1.8D, I essentially get a 105 f/2.5 for a fraction of the cost of Nikons 105 f/2.8. By pairing this with my Tamron 18-270, I essentially get a 38-567mm (great for wild life & moon). I love taking this little Kenko to sporting events, because the stadium where I live has a 3 inch max rule on SLR camera lenses. By attaching this little guy to my 50 1.8, I'm still under the 3 inches BUT have a 105 focal distance as opposed to 50.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Got this for the occasional wildlife shot that happens infrequently enough that I can't justify carrying a 500mm lens. Haven't tried with all lens/camera combinations but the Kenko is light and attaches solidly with no "looseness" at either connection. Works smoothly with autofocus. Image seems crisp. Unit feels solid and durable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
I have used this product on a Nikon D700 with the following lenses: Nikon 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500, Nikon 85mm f:1.8 and Nikon 50mm f:1.8, mostly for wildlife photos. Very small, hardly noticeable deterioration of image quality. Autofocus may become difficult in the long focal lengths since maximum aperture will be higher than f:8, but still works in good light; this is not a problem with the teleconverter but a limitation of the autofocus system. It doesn't seem very strongly built but that is a subjective evaluation. Objectively, once attached with the lens the fitting is a bit loose and some rotation movement is still present; the electronic contacts work well but it makes me wonder how long it will last.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
a much better choice than the nikon converter. it can be used on any nikkor lens, including AF-D and AF-S, or AI. Image quality is quite good, beyond my expectation. build solidly to insure safety.i like it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- FastAccurate Auto-Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Landscapescenery
- Wildlife
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
This extender is for my D200. It works perfectly well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Wanted it for my zoon lens, however the magnification was too small to make a difference
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter for Nikon:
Amateur wildlife photographer needed just a little bit. So much of wildlife photography is fast action. No time to set up the tripos, can not use a 2.0 Teleconverter and hand hold it. So, this 1.4 makes up the difference. With IS still working with the Kenko, hand holding the camera is still possible. Especially when rapid fire is used. There might be some shots that are blurry, but also some that are clear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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