Nikon TC-E2 2X Teleconverter Lens for Nikon 4300, 4500 & 5000 Digital Cameras

by Nikon

Product Details

Product Manual [269kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U8LL
• Item model number: 950/900/900S
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 2, 2000

Product Description

MD) CL) TC-E2 2X TELE F/COOLPIX 430

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

167 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars don't expect too much, November 15, 2000

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D. Grace (SF, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon TC-E2 2X Teleconverter Lens for Nikon 4300, 4500 & 5000 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Don't expect to be able to capture the stitching on a football during mid-catch from the sidelines with this, but it does exactly what it advertises, magnifying the normal lens by 2x. The caveats are important though: it renders the built-in flash useless, but more importantly, it renders the viewfinder useless as well. This makes taking pictures of moving objects especially difficult, as you need to watch them on the LCD screen. (try doing this in bright sunlight for a real challenge) If your photo requirements are just a little more zoom than default, and you're taking mostly photos of static objects, this lens should perform perfectly for you. Just be aware of its limitations.

82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very sharp, superb lens, June 29, 2001

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phdezra (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon TC-E2 2X Teleconverter Lens for Nikon 4300, 4500 & 5000 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

...this is an incredibly sharp lens.

If you own one of the popular Coolpix cameras and want to increase your zoom potential, this should be yoru first choice. Not only are the optics first rate, but the lens is not overly heavy. This enables you to screw it on and walk aroudn with it. Photos produced with this lens are stunning and very crisp. The only drawback I'd say this has is the limit of only 2x telephoto/teleconverter aspect, but that is what keeps it relatively light! Amazon also sells a 3x version, but it is significantly heavier and it will end up in the closet instead of on your Coolpix.

Get this lens - you will be *thrilled* you did.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get closer., March 8, 2003

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CriticalThinker "CES" (TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon TC-E2 2X Teleconverter Lens for Nikon 4300, 4500 & 5000 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I have a Nikon Coolpix 5000, and needed this lens to help out the 3x optical zoom it comes with. The lens has great optics. No distortion or aberations. It requires an adapter to use it with the camera. Screw on the adapter and the lens to the camera, tell the camera you are using the 2X lens and you are ready. Wish they had bayonet mounts like the SLRs.