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Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory Product Description:

• Telephoto extender designed to double Canon EF lens focal length
• Ideal for shooting close-ups from a distance at sporting events
• Weather-resistant and anti-reflective internal construction
• Maintains autofocus with any EOD body with f/2.8 or faster aperture
• Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.3 inches long; weighs 9.3 ounces

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The new EF 2.0x II extender replaces the previous highly regarded EF 2.0x extender. When combined with the EOS-1V & the EF supertelephoto lenses with image stabilization, near imperviousness to weather extremes is acheived thanks to the new rubber gasket seals. Improved antireflective internal coatings also increase transmissivity & performance in backlit conditions. The new II teleconverters are fully compatible with the following EF lenses: 135mm f/2L, EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro*, 200mm f/1.8L, 200mm f/2.8 I & II, 400mm f/5.6, 1200mm f/5.6, EF 70-200 f/4L*, EF 70-200 f/4L IS*, 70-200m f/2.8L, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS*, and all varitions of the following; 300mm f/2.8, EF 300mm f/4L IS*, EF 300mm f/4L*, 400mm f/2.8, EF 400mm f/5.6L*, 500mm f/4.5, EF 500mm f/4L IS*, 600mm f/4.0 & EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS*. NOTE: When used with the EOS 5/A2/A2e camera, exposure compensation must be set to - 0.5 EV with the 1.4x II or - 1.0 EV with the 2.0x II. Autofocus will work on...

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344 of 355 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic add-on
By Richard C. Drew
It should be obvious - this extender really needs to be used with a tripod. That alone will increase your image quality. It's also designed for the higher quality Canon lenses - the EF series. 90% of the complaints about this accessory ignore those two facts. The next biggest complaint - autofocus. Again, Canon is clear that you need a lens with an aperture of 2.8 or faster in order for autofocus to work. Basically, so what! If I'm on a tripod shooting my subject, I'm going to pre-focus . The depth of field is in such a compact area and you're zoomed in so much, autofocus is really not that important. What did people do before autofocus? Skip the photo?So if you understand what you are purchasing and know how to use it - well, like with any great tool - you'll produce fantastic results. If you don't know how to use it, try and do a hand-held 400mm zoom, or attempt to catch that bird as it swoops past, forget it. This is not a $5,000 lens. It's a $300 add on that extends your current lens.If you could afford that 10 lb, 800mm telephoto lens - at $12,000 - you would not be looking at this accessory. I'm not trading in my car for a lens any time soon - and this little accessory does the job just fine. I've tried it on action shots freehand - even though I knew better. Forget it. Handheld when it's added on to my 200mm? Almost as bad. On a tripod? Fantastic. Even better if you have the remote trigger.The bottom line is that if you are looking for an affordable alternative, know how to use it, and are willing to spend the half hour it takes to master this multiplier, you will get great results. If you expect to point and shoot, then buy a point and shoot camera.

112 of 115 people found the following review helpful.
Must have for sports and nature shooters.
By Papa Swamp
If you have the big lenses (400mm f/2.8L IS USM or even the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM) this is totally worth the addition. The 2x does NOT kill the autofocus on the f/2.8 and effectively doubles your lens with very little distortion around the edges. Check compatability on Canon's website. You won't be disappointed!

185 of 201 people found the following review helpful.
Twice the reach at what price?
By L. T. Beasimer
This extender is limited to which lenses it will work with, most of them L lenses. The II model features a new seven-element weather-resistant design, and improved anti-reflection internal construction. Auto-focus is possible with any EOS body if an f/2.8 or faster maximum aperture lens is used. Image Stabilization lenses maintain the IS feature when used with current EOS cameras. Using this extender with any lens will eliminate one or two f stops and decrease sharpness to some degree.I rented this extender to use with the Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM telephoto zoom lens. This lens while sharp and high in quality, is not the sharpest L lens out there. I found adding this extender with the 100-400mm caused the sharpness to suffer too much for my tastes outweighing the benefit of having extra reach. The minimum 7.6 f-stop limits creative abilities with this combination too.I would imagine that using with an extremely sharp lens like the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto zoom lens would be able to handle the reduction in sharpness with minimal effect. I didn't own this lens when I used the extender, so I cannot say for sure.I would suggest renting or taking your camera and lens to the store and trying this extender out before buying. I can see where certain combinations may benefit the photographer. In my case, it didn't work out for me.PROS:Provides extra reachCONS:Eliminates one or two f-stopsDecreases sharpness of the lens

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Get the Best Price for Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Product Description:

• 180mm macro lens with f/3.5 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
• 3 UD glass elements and internal floating system combine to minimize aberrations
• Advanced ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for high-speed, quiet autofocusing
• Focusing distance range of 1.57 feet to infinity; supports EF Extender 1.4x and 2x
• Measures 3.2 inches in diameter and 7.3 inches long; weighs 2.4 pounds; 1-year warranty

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Another telephoto macro lens with a maximum magnification of 1x. Life-size close-ups can be taken from a farther distance without disturbing the subject (insects, etc.). The internal floating system minimizes fluctuations in aberrations caused by changes in the focusing distance. Optical performance is outstanding from 1x to infinity.

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317 of 321 people found the following review helpful.
Nevermind macro, one of the best Canon lenses period.
By Jesse R. Hunter
May I introduce you to one of the least know and yet most superb lenses Canon makes. You probably even stumbled on to this page by accident, looking for another Canon lens, looking at various macros, or even just intrigued by this higher-priced lens you've probably never even considered.Let me just say this about this lens: Ultra sharp. Ultra colorful. Ultra contrast. Ultra solid.Like everybody else, I initially bought this lens for its macro. The 60mm and 100mm options were a lot cheaper, but my collection is entirely L-class and I'd learned to trust putting gobs of money into the lenses with the red ring. So I put my money where my L-faith is and went with this lens. Needless to say, my faith was rewarded again.Yeah, sure it's got the 1.0x macro capability, and this is important. But what I wasn't expecting was the image quality. It is unbelievably good. Now I'm not somebody who's taking his first trip into L land and comparing this lens to the $300 run-of-the-mill glass. I've used six L-class lenses significantly and I'm comparing this lens' image quality to THOSE.You will find yourself using this lens as much as its 180mm focal length and f/3.5 aperture dictates. The lens is versatile both as a super-fine telephoto and as a 1.0x macro.The macro capability is the main feature. 1.0x macro literally means that a 35mm wide object will completely fill a 35mm frame. Basically, it's a small microscope. If you dare to dial in the aperture to the wide-open f/3.5, the DOF is approximately that of the thickness of two sheets of writing paper at 1.0x. Needless to say, you'll need a tripod, preferably with macro rails that slide forwards and rearwards for ultimate control.(For those of you new to macro, focusing the lens changes the magnification factor. So as one focuses the object, the object's size in the viewfinder changes. This is why I mention the macro rails, they allow you to achieve focus and physically move the lens/camera in and out to reachieve the desired composition.)As a telephoto, due to this lens' superb image quality, it actually produces images of a much greater quality than the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS. (I know firsthand, as I own it too) The difference is in the 70-200mm's versatility. If the light drops too low, the f/2.8 and the IS bests the f/3.5 quite rapidly. If the distance of subjects change quickly or you are unable to move your feet to frame images, the 180mm will be too constricting and the zoom will win. But under conditions where the 180mm f/3.5 can perform unhindered (such as at an airshow or out flower hunting), it will consistantly produce brighter, more saturated, and sharper images than the 70-200mm F/2.8 IS.There is a complaint that circulates about the slow speed at which this lens autofocuses, expecially annoying when trying to be used as a telephoto. This is actually incorrect. The lens' autofocus drive does infact move very quickly, but it must traverse all the way from infinity to about 4" in front of the lens to find the subject. This is where the wait time comes into effect. Here's the solution: utilizing the AF limiter switch allows you to limit the AF search to only between infinity and about 5' in front of the lens. Consequently, this range is about 10% of the focus range (the other 90% is in between that 5' and the 4"). I no longer experience AF "hunting" problems when trying to use the 180mm as a telephoto.Some other info about this lens:The front objective element is actually concave. I think this is the only L lens Canon makes with a concave front element. It's probablyexpensive to replace if an accident should occur, so utilize a UV filter (72mm filter size). I recommend only the B+W or Hoya Multi-coated brands. (Yes they're pricey, but worth it)The hood for this lens is actually a little too small in my opnion. If shooting a backlit object, I sometimes get the heavy orange glow in the viewfinder soI am forced to use my hand as a "hood extender" and block the sunlight.For its size, this lens is relatively lightweight. It is much lighter than the 70-200mm F/2.8L IS and easily handholdable for extended periods of time.This lens is compatible with Canon's extenders. I have personally used it with the 1.4x extender. The results are excellent. While CA and sharpness degrade noticeably on the 70-200mm, this lens shows barely a difference in image quality, except for the change in designation to a 252mm F/5, of course. And add to the fact that the macro capability is now gone from 1.0x to 1.4x, a big bonus.So for whom does this lens apply?-Those who neither have a macro or a telephoto prime who desire a single piece that can handle both aspects with excellent results.-Those who plan on performing professional product photography.-Those that are looking into serious nature photography (packing this lens with a wide-angle is pretty much all you'll need on a day hike).What this lens does not do well:-Low-light photography.-Event photography.-Landscapes.Alternatives:-60mm/100mm: lesser image quality, less telephoto compression in macro images, no real double-duty as a telephoto, but a whole lot cheaper and wider aperture.-MP-E 65mm: much greater magnification (5.0x), lower image quality, no telephoto capability, odd design means studio use almost exclusively

75 of 75 people found the following review helpful.
Canon's Best Macro Lens
By S. J. Simmons
I spend most of my time as a photographer taking macro photographs of flowers and other small things in nature. I chose this lens over Canon's 50mm macro and 100mm macro for two reasons: (1) it is constructed with higher quality UD glass, so it has great color and contrast, and it's incredibly sharp at all f/stops, and (2) at 180mm, it allows you to stay farther away from your subjects and still focus to 1:1. This makes it easier take photographs without disturbing your subjects and it allows you to have a smaller, more blurry area in the background so that the background doesn't compete with the subject for attention. The lens also comes with a tripod color, which allows you conveniently change from vertical to horizontal, and it adds stability with your lens better balanced on your tripod.The lens has an ultrasonic motor, so it's fast and quiet when focusing, though I highly recommend setting the focus limiter 1.5m-infinity when not shooting macro photography. It will speed up the time it takes for the lens to focus. The only drawback I can find with the lens is that it is constructed with only an 8 blade aperture diaphram. Theoretically, with a higher number of blades, it would allow more natural blurs, but I can say I've never noticed a problem in my photographs.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful.
Big, Heavy, Sharp
By Brian Koch
When this lens is used with a 1.6X camera body such as the XT, 20D, or 30D it ends up giving you an amazing 288mm Macro or you can go one step further with the 1.4x or 2X TC's and make it a 403/576mm super power. Of course whenever doing this you must either use a tripod or flash except in blazing light. It is a little slow to focus compared to many of the other lenses canon offers, but since you will most likely be using manual focus a lot of the time anyway, this is not a huge drawback. It also gets heavy to carry after a few hours and you will have people ask you questions about both your and their cameras. On a good note parents are pretty good about keeping small children out of your way when you have this lens mounted. The narrower background as compared to the 60mm or 100mm macro lenses makes cluttered areas easier to deal with. The extra working distance is also a plus when working with wary insects etc. It is best to use a shutter release and mirror lockup for shutter speeds longer than 1/30 if you want sharp pictures. The 60mm Macro wins in convenience, but for absolute clarity and improved working distance the 180 comes out on top.

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Get Cheap Canon NCE2 NiMH Battery Charger for EOS-1D & EOS-1v SLR Cameras

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Canon NCE2 NiMH Battery Charger for EOS-1D & EOS-1v SLR Cameras Product Description:

• Use with EOS-3 and EOS-1v only; do not use it with EOS-1 or 1N.
• Two Ni-MH NP-E2 batteries can be connected and charged simultaneously

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This dedicated charger, with discharge feature, quickly recharges the Ni-MH Pack NP-E2 and NP-E3. Two packs can be attached at one time. The discharge feature (taking up to 8.5 hours) cancels the pack's memory effect. Runs on 100-240v AC, so it's ideal for intenational travel  Features   Manufacturer Canon, Inc Input Voltage 110V AC220V AC Manufacturer Part Number 2419A005 Input Voltage Range 100 V AC to 240 V AC Manufacturer Website Address www.usa.canon.com Product Name NC-E2 NiMH Charger Compatibility Canon NP-E2 NiMH Battery Pack Product Type Battery Charger   

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Canon NCE2 Battery Charger
By ccb3
This is the genuine OEM Canon charger to recharge Ni-MH NP-E2 batteries used in my Camon Eos 1 Ds Mark II. Works perfectly. It is fairly bulky since the batteries are also large and heavy. It would be nice if you could discharge and recharge two batteries simultaneously but when you connect 2 batteries they are charged one after the other which can take some time especially if you are discharging the batteries first. Discharging before recharging is particularly important since Ni-Mh batteries develop a memory which can prevent the batteries holding a maximum charge.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
glad to have it
By rjoseph2
I purchased a Canon 1D for my birthday and though I could save a little money by leaving out the charger for this camera if I purchased another one that was a non brand name unit. I soon learned that I was wrong after I read all the negative reviews of the non brand name chargers for sale. Many of them quit working after a couple of charges and some wouldn't even operate at all. I did a search on Google and found the best buy at Amazon for a used Canon NCE2 NiMH battery charger. I quickly purchased this unit and haven't had any problems with it yet. The extra cost was well worth it. If it were priced higher today than it was 6 months ago I would still order it today because it's the only reliable piece of equipment out there. The charger was shipped in a timely manner and was as expected and in excellent condition.

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Discounted Nikon 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor AI-S Manual Focus Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Nikon 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor AI-S Manual Focus Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Product Description:

• Large maximum aperture of f/1.4
• AF-S 35mm lens - a fast, single-focal-length lens with normal picture angle
• Well-balanced design realizes both high MTF performance and natural-looking picture blur
• Newly developed optical system effectively corrects sagittal coma flare and coma aberration

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Features: Fastest wide angle Manual Nikkor lens Close Range correction system assures high quality even at minimum focusing distance (1 ft.) Ideal for photojournalism and other low light applications

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Only non-AF lens I own !
By C. Peter Jorgensen
The 35mm f1.4 Nikkor is the only non-AF Nikon lens I own and I've had it for many years, perhaps 20 or more. I've been shooting professionally a photojournalist since 1960 and haven't retired yet. I own perhaps 12 Nikon lenses and 4 bodies, including an F5, F6, and D-200 and have a D3 on order. All my lenses are current versions except this one which I've always said I would never sell because of its quality and speed. It also has that elusive "bokeh" when shot at f1.4 that just brings great eye appeal to any subject matter. [I was looking for something else when this item caught my eye and felt I had to add a comment because it is one lens I treasure.]

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Nikon's fastest manual focusing wide angle lens
By John Kwok
The venerable 35mm f1.4 AI-S Nikkor lens is optically unchanged since its introduction in the early 1970s. It was one of the lenses prized by photojournalists, and remains popular with them today. An excellent performer, even wide open, this lens was among the first Nikon made with its CRC lens technology, or in plain English, with floating elements, for optimal performance even close up. It was also the first Nikon wide angle lens with multicoating. This lens holds its own against the Leica 35mm f1.4 Summilux-R and the recently discontinued Contax Carl Zeiss 35mm f1.4 Distagon (However, having used both this lens and the Zeiss Distagon, I believe that the Zeiss lens is optically superior.). I am surprised that Nikon has not yet introduced an autofocusing version of this lens; I suspect that one major reason is that there hasn't been sufficient interest in one from professional photographers.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing!
By Pushpinder Kahlon
Everything I hoped and expected it would be and more! Haven't stopped using the lens since I got it! Thank you!

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Low Price Bushnell NatureView 15-45x60 Spotting Scope

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Bushnell NatureView 15-45x60 Spotting Scope Product Description:

• Ultra-compact spotting scope with 15 to 45x magnification and a 60-millimeter objective lens
• Fully coated optics for brightness and clarity
• Adjustable power for a wide field of view or ultra close-up view
• Long eye relief offers comfort and usability--even with glasses on
• Comes with camera adapter for telephotography; limited lifetime warranty

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The Bushnell(r) Natureview(r) 15-45x60 spotting scope features fully coated optics that brighten the picture and a wide field of view that keeps the whole performance in the frame. It comes complete with a tabletop tripod.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
A bargain spotting scope
By Chao-wen Liang
I wear eye glass all the time and need a scope with ultra long eye relief. After some research on internet, I got this scope which appears to have the longest eye relief within my budget. This scope also has some positive reviews on amazon and other bird watching websites.As expected, the scope has a extra long eye relief that can makes me comfortable using the scope with eye glass on. Besides that, the scope is well builted and the field of view is wider than I expected. I got the scope more than five years ago, and it still working perfectly besides some exterior scuff I made when it falling from the tripod. Even after the falling,the image quality of this scope is still as good as my old Nikon scope. It would be better if this scope has splash proof version. But again, for the price, you can't beat it. This is a quality scope for those bird watching beginner that can't live without eye glasses.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent range scope
By Timothy M. Farley
I purchased this scope to used at the range to view my 100 yard rifle targets. I spent many hours looking over spotting scopes and reading reviews on the Internet, before selecting this Bushnell Nature View scope. The main reason this scope was selected was its extended eye relief feature, a necessary item for me, as I wear glasses ALL the time.I set the scope on 20X power, and focus in on my target. At 100 yards, .30 caliber bullet holes are clearly visible.This is a compact, well built, quality scope, at a very attractive price. If you are looking for a range spotting scope, this model should more than meet your needs, and do so at an affordable price.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Buy something better than this
By Old-Lumens
I've used refractor scopes, spotting scopes, binoculars and camera lenses for many years. I know what optics should do and this scope is an example of everything it shouldn't do. If you are aware of what chromatic abberation, purple fringing is, then you have heard enough to go somewhere else. This scope has purple fringing on Everything! Any edge will have it, trees, rocks, buildings, animals, birds, even grass! It has to be the worst scope I have ever tried. Even the cheap $50 refractors have less fringing than this one and it's not just high contrast areas, it happens in Shady areas too! Absoultely not useable. Also the construction was poor. The two halves of the body are loose and rattle. If you tighten them, the adjustment ring for the focus binds and locks up. The front hood digs into the body when extended and overall fit & finish is less than expected. If you feel this is a good scope, then you must not know what a good scope is. Even the Barska & NcStar junk is a step above this one! I can't afford a good scope any more, so I tried a cheap one. Now I just want to ship it back and forget the whole thing....

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Low Price Bushnell 2.5x42 Nightvisions Binocular with Built in IR

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Bushnell 2.5x42 Nightvisions Binocular with Built in IR Product Description:

• Lightweight night vision binocular with built-in Infrared Illuminator
• 2.5x magnification; 42-millimeter objective lens
• Viewing range of four to 600 feet; 94-foot field of view at 1000 yards
• Measures 6.5 x 6.3 x 3 inches and weighs 1.75 pounds
• This item is restricted for sale to the state of California and outside the US

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2.5 x 42mm 26-0400 These full-featured night vision binoculars are exceptionally comfortable to use during long periods of observation and viewing. Lightweight, extra-long viewing range and a wide field-of-view makes them ideal for law enforcement, night navigation and wildlife surveillance. Style: Gen 1 Binocular Spring forward. Fall back. Or maybe go fetal. No telling how you¿ll react when faced with what lurks after dark, but with Bushnell® Night Vision, time will never again dictate your hours of operation. These optics turn night into day with built-in infrared illuminators and advanced light-gathering technology. We even added a new StealthView¿ digital model that uses an infrared spotlight for long-range brightness and clarity. The entire lineup is perfect for camping, caving, wildlife observation, surveillance ¿ any time or place you think you¿re ready.

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121 of 122 people found the following review helpful.
Real Night Vision (within reason)
By Wayne Kuban
Bought these with moderately high expectations, and fully understanding the limitations of first generation night vision technology, I can say I'm satisfied with the performance. They work ALMOST as good as the military grade night vision gear I used in the 1980's. If you do a bit of research you'll see that 2nd generation night vision optics are significantly more expensive. If you're rich go for 3rd gen equip. Lesson here is Gen 1 stuff is affordable, but comes up a little short from turning night into daytime.I recently went camping in the boonies and took these along for the following review:Performance on starlight alone is not acceptable (at least with my pair) as I could not resolve much of anything without the I.R. illuminator turned on (more on that in a sec), but these binocs do work pretty good when there is a moon overhead. I could see further than I needed to except for anything that might have been in shadows. Shadows keep their secrets well unless the illuminator is turned on. No moon tonight? Flip on the I.R. illuminator and see pretty much everything in the dark quite good up to say 60-70 yards. The I.R. lamp (illuminator) has a sort of "spotlight effect" in that everything in the center is really bright, kind of like when you use a flashlight on the wall you will have a really brightly lit spot, and then area outside of that spot is somewhat visible, but much less so.Each eye is focused independently of each other, and when properly focused is fairly sharp. I did notice that focus is easily knocked out of whack by the lens cover(s), so each time I pulled off the covers to have a look I needed to fine tune them again. I wish they could be locked into place. There is also a macro focus, but I did not investigate that. I was more concerned about what there was to see outside of the camps perimeter.For those who don't know, everything has a very green appearance, and that's just the way it is. Newer generation night vision may be less green, but since it's so expensive I haven't investigated it. And you can use these during the daytime as well providing the front lens caps are in place. They have daytime filters allowing for daytime use, but I much prefer my regular (and higher magnification) binoculars for daytime usage. In a pinch though, these will do both. Hope this helps some folks out since reviews on these are hard to come by.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
expensive, works ok
By A. Schulz
The unit itself is easy to hold while viewing. The focusing leaves something to be desired, with the front lenses and the rear lenses that have to be individually adjusted to have the optimal picture. The worst feature is the one piece cap on the rear lenses, that mess up your settings while you put it on or take it off. Otherwise works as advertised.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Cumbersome, poor ergonomics, hard to adjust and use
By Dave Plummer
I found these borderline unusable for three primary reasons:1) The interocular distance (spacing between the eyes) is quite narrow, at least for me, and non-adjustable2) There's a huge one-piece plastic cover for one end that's always in the way (but you wouldn't want to discard it, so you have to deal with it)3) The focus is sensitive and to properly do it you have to focus both ends of each eyepieceIn short, you'd never want to rely on these in a hurry, but if you have time to fight with the ergonomics and focusing then they do indeed actually function. I found, however, that unless you're within range of the built-in IR illuminators that the light-amplification was somewhat minimal. If you can see it through the binoculars, odds are you can see it unaided.

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Nikon TC-14E II (1.4x) Teleconverter AF-S for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Product Description:

• Enhanced Telephoto Versatilityes flare and ghosting Affordable and portable gateway to extend telephoto reach;wildlife, surveillance and more.
• 1.4x Optical Conversion Factor Increases the focal length by 40% of select compatible NIKKOR lenses.
• Nikon Integrated Coating (IC) Enhances light transmission efficiency, improves color consistency and reduces flare.
• Advanced Optical Design 5 elements in 5 groups optimized for use with FX & DX digital SLRs, engineeredto meet the needs of professional photographers

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AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E-II multiplies the effective focal length by 1.4x of select compatible NIKKOR lenses, offering an affordable and portable gateway to extend telephoto reach; ideal for sports shooting, wildlife, surveillance and more AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II NIKKOR Lens Compatibility The following lenses may be used with the Nikon TC-14E II, some with noted functional limitations. NIKKOR lenses not listed cannot be used with the TC-14E II. The rear elements of NIKKOR lenses not listed can contact and damage the Teleconverter element and must not be attached! List includes current lenses along with lenses for which production may have ceased. Lenses that are no longer in production are shown only for your convenience as a compatibility reference! Prod # 2160 AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED - Autofocus not possible Prod.# 2150 AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED - No limitations Prod # 2186 AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II - No limitations Prod.# 2154 AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED - No limitations Prod # 1942 AF-I NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED - No limitations Prod.# 1909 AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED - No limitations Prod # 2171 AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR - No limitations Prod.# 2127 AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II - No limitations Prod # 1949 AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED - No limitations Prod.# 1948 AF-I NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED - No limitations

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151 of 153 people found the following review helpful.
Fabulous image quality but less reach
By Roger J. Buffington
I have used both the TC-17E II and this one, the TC-14E II. This one multiplies the reach of a zoom lens by only 1.4. There are two other Nikon teleconverters in this series, the TC-17E II (1.7 multiplier) and the TC-20E II (2.0 times multiplier). The "E II" series of teleconverters is only suitable for certain Nikon lenses--check the Nikon website for compatability. I purchased this teleconverter for use with the 70-200VR F/2.8 lens, with which it is quite compatible.All teleconverters introduce at least a theoretical degradation in image quality in exchange for the extra reach; the extent of this can range from the unnoticeable to the significant. The TC-14E II does not degrade the images from the 70-200VR to any perceptible extent. Even when shooting with wide aperture settings this teleconverter does not appear to introduce any noticeable decrease in lens image quality. Further, it only lowers the light sensitivity of a lens by one F Stop. This means that a 2.8 lens will become a 4.0 lens when using this teleconverter--still pretty fast. The TC-14E II is noticeably sharper than the TC-17E II in lower light conditions requiring wider apertures (at the cost of less "reach" or magnification). I have been extremely impressed with the combination of the TC-14E II and the Nikon 70-200VR. The magnification is significant, and the decrease in image quality is undetectable.Most Nikon afficianados seem to think that the 17E II is the best compromise between not too much image degradation and significant magnification, and I am inclined to agree with this, generally. The charm of the 14E is that it really does appear not to exact any appreciable price in terms of image quality, and it is the only teleconverter I have ever used (or heard of) of which this can be said. The qualities of the 14E II become evident when shooting in low light conditions, such as early morning wildlife shots. When shooting flying birds, for instance, this TC is particularly useful, because it allows wider apertures, which may be required to allow the photographer to use faster shutter speeds to "freeze" the subjects and avoid motion blur. Under such conditions, one appreciates the special qualities of the TC-14E II.Highly recommended.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
If You Want More Zoom and Minimal Distortion
By JME
I bought this converter for the Nikon 70-200mm VR lens to cover extend my range when I upgraded from a D300 to a D3 and lost the 1.5x factor I had with the D300. It works great with my f/2.8 70-200mm VR lens and the results are sharp at f/4 (the minimum aperture for the aforementioned lens with the tele, but the pictures really shine when stopped down to f/5.6. It's worth the investment, easy to carry around. I thank Ken Rockwell for advising me on this product and guiding me to Amazon's exceptional service. This product really makes a difference, less cropping needed for those hard to reach shots.

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
A perfect tool for any photographer Pro or Amateur
By Steven P. Johnson
I bought this converter for the Nikon 70-200mm VR lens to cover football. I shoot free-lance for multiple publications and I have successfully covered college football with this converter and the 70-200mm VR lens. I would suggest this to any friend, photographer, pro or amateur. The 1.4 is plenty for the extra zoom and when put on a 300mm f/2.8 It is a god-send.

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