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Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III

BH #NITC20E3 • MFR #2189
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III
Key Features
  • F Mount Teleconverter
  • 2.0x Magnification Factor
  • Communication between Lens & Camera
  • Maintains Metering, Autofocus, and VR
Double the reach of select lenses with the Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III and its 2x magnification for use with F-mount cameras. With full electronic communication between the lens and camera, it will maintain metering, autofocus, and VR capabilities. It is constructed of seven elements in five groups and with Nikon's Integrated Coating (IC) you will see improved color and reduced flare. It has one aspherical lens element which virtually eliminates lens aberrations, and is dust and water resistant.
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Nikon TC-20E III Overview

Double the reach of select lenses with the Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III and its 2x magnification for use with F-mount cameras. With full electronic communication between the lens and camera, it will maintain metering, autofocus, and VR capabilities. It is constructed of seven elements in five groups and with Nikon's Integrated Coating (IC) you will see improved color and reduced flare. It has one aspherical lens element which virtually eliminates lens aberrations, and is dust and water resistant.

Features
  • 2.0x teleconverter extends the reach of AF-S lenses by 100% with only two-stop loss in exposure.
  • Advanced design maintains the optical quality of NIKKOR lenses as well as fully supports exposure metering and VR image stabilization capabilities.
  • Nikon Integrated Coating and aspherical element control distortion, aberrations, flare, and ghosting for optimal image quality.
  • Durable, weather-resistant barrel supports use in harsh conditions.
Lens Compatibility
For full compatibility with Nikon lenses, please visit the Nikon USA website.

Nikon TC-20E IIISpecs

Mount
Nikon F
Magnification
2x
Optical Design
7 Elements in 5 Groups
Light Loss
2 Stop
Length
1.8" / 46 mm
Diameter
2.6" / 66 mm
Weight
11.1 oz / 330 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.345 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.65 x 4.4 x 4.35"

Nikon TC-20E III Reviews

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Shooting with a Nikon 80-400 on a D800-- will the Tc-20EIII 2X auto focus?
Asked by: Anonymous
While the teleconverter will fit on the 80-400mm, you will most likely lose the ability to autofocus when using this lens/teleconverter combination. Please take note of the following information when using teleconverters:When using teleconverters, you are not only magnifying the lens by the conversion rate of the teleconverter, but also the F/stop value. For example, when using a 2x converter on a lens with a variable f-stop range of f4-5.6, your lens' f-stop range is now f8-f11. Most SLR cameras require at least f8 worth of light in order to autofocus. With that in mind most lenses that are not luminous to begin with will require you to manually focus the lens as the autofocus feature wont likely work. Autometering would still be possible.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Hi, I have a Nikon D200 and a AF-S Nikkor 70-300 1:4.5 - 5.6 G Lens, wanted to know if this TC-20E III 2x Teleconverter will work with them.
Asked by: Anonymous
No it will not. The Nikon TC-20E III converter is only compatible with a select list of Nikon Pro series lenses, of which none of the 70-300mm type lenses are compatible.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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I am looking for a (2X)tele-converter for my Nikon D40 and D-3100.I shoot with the 55-200 and the 55-300.
Asked by: Anonymous
Both lenses will not work with a teleconverter. To use a teleconverter the lens needs to be 70mm or longer. And to autofocus with a 2x teleconverter on the D40 and D3100 the lenses need to be f/2.8
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Which teleconvertor van I use with My Nikon ...

Which teleconvertor van I use with My Nikon 200-400 lens
Asked by: willem
If you are referring to the Nikon 200-500, this will work on that lens, but Nikon never made a 200-400mm.
Answered by: Zachariah
Date published: 2021-11-11

Will it work with the Nikon AF-S 70-200 F 2.8 E ...

Will it work with the Nikon AF-S 70-200 F 2.8 E FL ED VR?
Asked by: duc
Hi--yes, this teleconverter is compatible with the 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2019-08-01

Will this work with the nikkor 80-400

Will this work with the nikkor 80-400
Asked by: David
Yes, this will work with the NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G.
Answered by: James P
Date published: 2022-06-07

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I have Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm lens. Will this converter work with this lens?
Asked by: Vladimir
It should be compatible, though it is not guaranteed by Nikon. Sigma TC-2001 2x Teleconverter for Nikon F (B&H # SITC2001N MFR # 870306) is compatible though.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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I have Nikon d810 and 70-200 2.8G ED VRII LENS, I HAVE ORDER THE 20EII TC, WILL BE NO ISSUE WITH AUTO FOCUS, AND HOW WOULD BE THE SHARPNESS?
Asked by: ara m.
There will be no issues with autofocus, maybe slightly slower focus than without and you will lose some image quality, about 20%.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2019-08-05
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