Teleconverters seem to be a polarizing topic for photographers. Personally, I avoided teleconverters until I read the reviews for the Z teleconverters. I own both the 1.4x and the 2.0x Z teleconverters, and the 1.4x is good enough that I almost always leave it on my lens when I'm shooting wildlife, especially small birds. The 2.0x teleconverter is just ok, so I only use it when I don't have a better option.
Teleconverters represent the art of compromise. They'll give you extra reach, but they'll also degrade your image (particularly contrast) and they'll reduce your exposure (by 1-stop in the case of the 1.4x). So the question is do you really need a teleconverter? If your Nikon Z has DX mode, then you're better off using DX mode (and/or modestly cropping in post) if that fills enough of the frame for your composition.
Nikon has done a great job designing some of their Z lenses (I refer to these as their recommended lenses) to pair nicely with the 1.4x Z teleconverter. I don't hesitate to use the 1.4x Z teleconverter on my Z 400mm/f4.5 or my Z 70-200mm/f2.8 in addition to DX mode on my camera. With judicious sharpening in post, the image quality is reasonably close to the naked lens (when pixel peeping). As long as you're not making very large prints, you'd be hard pressed to pick out the teleconverter image from the naked lens.
Based on my observations, the image quality is as follows:
1) Naked lens, FX mode
2) Naked lens, DX mode (or crop in post)
3) Nikon recommended Z lens + Z teleconverter, FX mode
4) Nikon recommended Z lens + Z teleconverter, DX mode
Keep in mind that your ability to (further) crop in post starts to become more limited as you work your way down from option 1 to option 4 above. Nevertheless, I've gotten some really nice images with option 4 with mild/mod sharpening and a modest crop in post.
If you need more reach than option 2 can give you, definitely give the Z 1.4x teleconverter a try. I've been very pleased with it.
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| lens type | Teleconverter | Standard | Telephoto | Standard | Macro | Telephoto |
| compatible mountings | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| lens design | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom |
| focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
| minimum focal length | — | 35 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 100 millimeters |
| max focal length | — | 150 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 1.4 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
| model name | Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras | Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens | NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 | NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S |
| min aperture | — | 22 f stop | 32 f stop | — | 32 f stop | 40 f stop |
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Extend your reach. Lighten your load.
Optimized for Nikon’s mirrorless Z system, the Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x increases the reach of compatible lenses by 1.4x (40%) while retaining 100% of the lens’ resolution, AF and VR functionality, minimum focusing distances and weather-sealing.
40% more reach. 100% resolution.
With the Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x, you can achieve tight compositions with the full resolution of your sensor by shooting in the native image area of your camera. You might already be approximating this effect with in-camera cropping, but that cuts out over 50% of your image sensor's pixels.
Forget it's even there.
Retain all of your compatible lens’ AF functionality and speed, VR capabilities and minimum focusing distance, with only 1 stop of light loss and very little weight and length gain. The lens' illuminated information panel will even display the correctly converted focal length.
Use every focus point.
The Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x can use every focus point of your Z camera’s sensor all the way to f/11—unprecedented for teleconverters.
AF accuracy may decrease and focusing speed may lower according to subjects and shooting situations.
Make a big deal of little things.
The Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x maintains the close focusing capability of NIKKOR Z lenses while enlarging the reproduction ratio by 1.4x that of the main lens. When used with NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, for example, you can zoom in to 280mm from just 3.28 feet away to reveal the tiniest details.
Added depth and impact.
The Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x enhances bokeh by reducing the depth of field by 50%. This separates your subject from those creamy backgrounds even more, so you can draw attention where you want it to be. Ideal for portraits and wildlife.
Ready for tough conditions.
The Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x has anti-slip knurling for improved grip, Nikon's non-stick Fluorine Coat on the front and rear elements to make cleaning a breeze and drip sealing equivalent to that of an S-Line lens.
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I was worried that this 1.4 TC would degrade my images but, honestly, I cannot see any quality loss using this behind my 180-600 telephoto. I am very pleased with it. I have forgotten all about how much it cost.
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I was worried that this 1.4 TC would degrade my images but, honestly, I cannot see any quality loss using this behind my 180-600 telephoto. I am very pleased with it. I have forgotten all about how much it cost.
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Works in good light! (yes, with 180-600mm)
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