Product Summary:

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 is a premium, compact accessory for Micro Four Thirds photographers visiting Japan who need extra reach. This teleconverter increases the focal length by 1.4 times (1.4x magnification) on compatible M.ZUIKO PRO and telephoto lenses, effectively extending your telephoto range without significantly compromising image quality.

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Designed to be exceptionally thin and light (mass: 105g), the MC-14 is easy to carry while still offering robust performance. It features a dustproof and drip-proof construction, ensuring reliable operation in conjunction with weather-sealed lenses and camera bodies.

Quick Highlights:

Increases focal length by 1.4 times (1.4x magnification) of the attached lens.
Achieves high magnification while preserving excellent image quality.
Robust dustproof and drip-proof construction.
Very compact and lightweight (105g).
Maximum aperture is darkened by only one stop.

Product Details / Description:

Renting the MC-14 is an excellent way to gain a powerful focal length boost for wildlife, birding, or capturing distant architectural details in Japan. For example, attaching it to the 40-150mm F2.8 PRO lens results in a 56-210mm F4.0 lens (112-420mm equivalent).

About the Product

The MC-14 uses a refined optical design consisting of 6 elements in 3 groups, including 1 HR (High Refractive Index) lens. This construction is optimized to maintain the superior image quality of the master lens while providing the magnification boost.

When the teleconverter is attached, the maximum aperture of the combined system is reduced by only one full stop (e.g., F2.8 becomes F4.0; F4.0 becomes F5.6). This minimal light loss ensures that the resulting maximum aperture remains fast enough for reliable autofocus and low-light performance.

Built to professional standards, the MC-14 features a dustproof and drip-proof mechanism. This allows photographers to maintain the weather-sealed integrity of their system when shooting outdoors in various Japanese weather conditions.

Key Features

1.4x magnification with minimal light loss (1 stop).
High optical quality suitable for PRO series lenses.
Dustproof and drip-proof weather sealing.
Extremely thin and portable design.

Compatible Lenses (As of November 2020)

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Lens Construction	6 elements in 3 groups (1 HR lens)
Magnification	1.4 times
Aperture Reduction	1 stop
Water-resistant Treatment	Dust-proof and Drip-proof mechanism
Mass	105 grams

What’s in the box (Included Items):

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14
Front Lens Cap (Teleconverter side)
Rear Lens Cap (Camera body side)
Soft Case/Pouch

Where This Product Can Be Used:

Wildlife and bird photography requiring extra reach.
Isolating distant subjects in landscapes and cityscapes.
Sports and action photography where maximum distance is needed.
Situations where minimal weight increase is desired for handheld telephoto shooting.

Why Tourists Rent From Us

English-speaking customer support readily available.
Accept international credit cards for easy booking.
No requirement for a Japanese phone number for contact.
Offer convenient delivery directly to your hotel or Airbnb.
Easy and stress-free return process tailored for travelers.

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

What does the 1.4x magnification do to my M.ZUIKO 300mm F4 IS PRO lens?

When attached, the lens becomes a 420mm F5.6 lens, which is equivalent to an 840mm F5.6 lens in 35mm format. This is an immense telephoto reach with only a one-stop reduction in light.

How much darker does the image become?

The image darkens by only one full stop. For instance, an F2.8 lens becomes F4.0, or an F4.0 lens becomes F5.6. This is a minimal light loss compared to a 2x teleconverter, preserving better low-light performance.

Will autofocus be affected when using the MC-14?

Autofocus performance remains excellent because the resulting maximum aperture is still quite bright (F5.6 or F4.0). The high optical quality also ensures the AF system receives a clean image, maintaining fast and reliable focus acquisition.

Is the MC-14 physically compatible with all M.ZUIKO lenses?

No, similar to the MC-20, the MC-14 has a protruding front element and is only designed to be physically compatible with specific telephoto lenses (listed above) to ensure proper optical function.

Why choose the 1.4x MC-14 over the 2x MC-20?

The MC-14 provides a better balance between magnification and image quality/speed. It loses less light (1 stop vs. 2 stops) and generally results in slightly sharper images than the 2x converter, making it preferable when the absolute maximum reach is not the priority.

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