Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter
The Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter 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. This means that not only do they own data but all data sent from the camera body provide full exposure metering and electronic flash photography.
| Magnification | 1.4x |
| Lens Elements/Groups | 4/4 |
| Length | 26.0mm |
| Weight | Approx. 4.8 oz (135 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
82%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (8)
- Easily interchangeable (7)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (7)
- Durable (5)
- Strong construction (4)
Cons
- Poor in low light (4)
Best Uses
- Wildlife photos (9)
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4), Semi-pro photographer (4), Casual photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Coverter
This teleconverter is the same as the Tamron 1.4x because it is the Tamron
why this is great is that this is the only converter that works on the 100-400 L IS lens ...Read complete review
This teleconverter is the same as the Tamron 1.4x because it is the Tamron
why this is great is that this is the only converter that works on the 100-400 L IS lens with AF and IS this dose not have the two pinns so auto focus works this will give you 896mm i get razor sharp shots with this cheap converter .
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Most Liked Negative Review
Severely Degraded AF and Tracking
I purchased this extender for use between my Canon 7D and 70-200 2.8 IS II. I mainly shoot sports photography and had a sporting event upcoming that I wanted to use it for. ...Read complete review
I purchased this extender for use between my Canon 7D and 70-200 2.8 IS II. I mainly shoot sports photography and had a sporting event upcoming that I wanted to use it for. When it arrived, I took some test shots of a sign across the street with and without the extender at the native 2.8 and 4.0 apertures. I was surprised to see that the image quality was pretty good and was excited to use it at the event the following day.
Unfortunately, while the image quality doesn't take a huge hit, the AF certainly does. The 70-200 2.8 IS II has an amazingly fast AF system. This, paired with my 7D makes it a killer combo for fast-paced sports with a lot of action. When I added the extender at the event, the AF system became terrible. It could not track the action at all and even had a hard time focusing on people just standing there. The keeper rate was almost zero with only 2 or 3 out of 20 or 30 that I took with the extender actually being in focus.
Wanting to give the product another shot, I took it out to a farmer's market with people milling about and dogs running around to see how it held up there. Again, AF was extremely hit or miss (mostly miss) and it had problems tracking people walking just slowly about the market. It seemed to do OK, not great, at AF on signs but that was about it. It had trouble with anything that was moving.
I would have loved to give this a great review based on some other reviews I've read and seen about how great the optics are in this extender for the price. Unfortunately, optics don't matter when very few pictures are in focus. Perhaps it is a problem with the new version of the 70-200 2.8 IS II. I'm not sure. However, I returned this as it simply didn't work for me at all. Given B&H's great return policy, it might be worth a shot for others to try out to see if it might work for them.
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Pros
- Optics for the price
Cons
- Degraded AF
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Static objects
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
I purchased this extender for use between my Canon 7D and 70-200 2.8 IS II. I mainly shoot sports photography and had a sporting event upcoming that I wanted to use it for. When it arrived, I took some test shots of a sign across the street with and without the extender at the native 2.8 and 4.0 apertures. I was surprised to see that the image quality was pretty good and was excited to use it at the event the following day.
Unfortunately, while the image quality doesn't take a huge hit, the AF certainly does. The 70-200 2.8 IS II has an amazingly fast AF system. This, paired with my 7D makes it a killer combo for fast-paced sports with a lot of action. When I added the extender at the event, the AF system became terrible. It could not track the action at all and even had a hard time focusing on people just standing there. The keeper rate was almost zero with only 2 or 3 out of 20 or 30 that I took with the extender actually being in focus.
Wanting to give the product another shot, I took it out to a farmer's market with people milling about and dogs running around to see how it held up there. Again, AF was extremely hit or miss (mostly miss) and it had problems tracking people walking just slowly about the market. It seemed to do OK, not great, at AF on signs but that was about it. It had trouble with anything that was moving.
I would have loved to give this a great review based on some other reviews I've read and seen about how great the optics are in this extender for the price. Unfortunately, optics don't matter when very few pictures are in focus. Perhaps it is a problem with the new version of the 70-200 2.8 IS II. I'm not sure. However, I returned this as it simply didn't work for me at all. Given B&H's great return policy, it might be worth a shot for others to try out to see if it might work for them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
This is a very good teleconverter. I don't see how the Pro version could improve upon it. Images are very sharp, even at 300mm. I use this on a Tamron 70-300 VC lens. The lens will auto focus quickly 99% of the time in good light. I saw a lens test where this DGX version was better that the Pro DG version under lab conditions. I'm very happy with this purchase.
Any teleconverter is only as good as the lens you put it on. It will magnify any flaws in the lens. I tried this on an old 75-300 lens from a film SLR camera. The results were poor at 300mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
It works very well with canon 70-200 f4 L IS USM lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
This works perfectly with my 100-400L for those needing a little more reach for that bird or animal or whatever. for the price, you cant beat it .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
This TC caused the IS to run constantly on my Canon EF 70-300IS USM mounted on a Canon T1i.
Images with the TC were not as good as without the TC.
TC requires very good light to produce any kind of usable image, but images are not very sharp even in bright light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Add reach
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
Have only tried this on my 70-300IS Lens so far. Autofocus is a little slower but works good. Photos are soft at 420mm, but I expected that. Got this to add extra reach to the 70-300, for that it works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- AF on 100-400L is
Cons
- Loose a stop of light
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
This teleconverter is the same as the Tamron 1.4x because it is the Tamron
why this is great is that this is the only converter that works on the 100-400 L IS lens with AF and IS this dose not have the two pinns so auto focus works this will give you 896mm i get razor sharp shots with this cheap converter .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
Worked very well with my 70-200mm 2.8IS and my 100-400mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
Incredible value. I was concerned that it would not work with my Sigma 70-300mm lens and Canon Rebel Xt, but it did, both in fitting and in autofocus ( until the light got low- then it starts hunting or no response went to manual). I eventually returned it and got the MC7 2.0x, and that is doing fine as well. Images with 1.4x were sharp enough, and I saw no CA in the bright daylight shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
Saves carrying additional heavy telephoto lenses.
Very autofocus friendly.
Can be used on most Canon lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
I photograph mostly wild life. At nearly 70 years old I don't want a lot of weight. The Kenko 1.4 Teleconverter is light, it works and allows the Cannon 7D to work as normal. I bought the 1.4 because I already had the 2.0 and used it with much success.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Kenko TelePlus MC4 AF 1.4X DGX Teleconverter:
This is perfect for my Canon EOS 50D telephoto lens 70-300. Only wish there was one available for my 28-135 lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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