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.
Mount Nikon F
29 Overall Score
Price $365
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average build (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
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 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | - | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 92 | 413 | 59 | 297 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | macro | zoom | prime | 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 | 54.8 | 69.8 | 26.6 | 7.9 | 15.1 | 71.4 | 34 | 26.7 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.8 | 77.8 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.4 | 95.7 | 75.5 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.7 | 80.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 79 | 76.9 | 96.1 | 78 | 92.2 |
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