Sigma 1.4X TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 Fo
Extending the reach of compatible Sigma telephoto lenses by 1.4x without sacrificing autofocus capability, this converter maintains full electronic communication between the lens and Nikon F-mount body. Its compact design preserves handling balance while adding versatility to your existing kit. This accessory is best for portrait and wildlife photographers needing extra focal length without investing in a dedicated super-telephoto prime lens.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (17th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average build (28th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma 1.4X TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 Fo | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | - | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 92 | 726 | 415 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 1.4X TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 Fo | 54.5 | 69.6 | 27.6 | 8.3 | 16.7 | 71.2 | 34.2 | 26.4 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
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