OM SYSTEM MC-14 M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter

Overview

A little more reach. A lot less to carry.

When the bird stays on the far branch or the action happens across the field, a little extra focal length can make the photograph. The OM SYSTEM MC-14 extends the focal length of a compatible M.Zuiko lens by 1.4x, helping you fill more of the frame without adding another large lens to your bag. At just 105 grams, it’s an easy addition to a wildlife, sports, or outdoor photography kit.

The tradeoff is one stop of light: an f/2.8 lens becomes an f/4, for example. Compatibility is lens-specific, so check the list below before choosing this teleconverter.

What It Does Well

• Brings distant subjects closer: The 1.4x focal-length increase gives you tighter framing when moving closer isn’t possible.

• Keeps your kit manageable: Its compact design adds very little bulk, making it practical to bring along even when you’re traveling light.

• Expands the usefulness of a compatible lens: Pair it with the M.Zuiko 50–200mm f/2.8 IS PRO to create a 70–280mm f/4 combination, with a 140–560mm full-frame equivalent angle of view.

• Supports outdoor photography: A metal mount and weather-sealed construction suit time in the field with compatible weather-sealed equipment.

Who It’s For

Birders, wildlife photographers, outdoor sports photographers, and anyone who already owns a compatible M.Zuiko lens and occasionally wishes it reached a little farther. It’s particularly appealing when keeping your bag light matters and you have enough available light to accommodate the smaller effective aperture.

The Looking Glass Take

Sometimes the most useful addition to your camera bag is something small. The MC-14 makes sense when you like the lens you already own but find yourself cropping heavily or wishing for tighter framing.

We’d think of it as an option to bring along for those moments, rather than something that needs to stay attached all day. The extra reach costs one stop of light, so you may need a higher ISO to maintain a fast shutter speed. For daytime wildlife outings and other situations where distance is the challenge, that can be a worthwhile exchange.

Specs / Highlights

• Type: 1.4x teleconverter for select M.Zuiko Digital lenses

• System: Micro Four Thirds

• Focal-length multiplier: 1.4x

• Light loss: One stop

• Optical construction: 6 elements in 3 groups

• Dimensions: Approximately 59.8mm diameter × 14.7mm long

• Weight: Approximately 105g / 3.7 oz., excluding caps

Compatible M.Zuiko Digital lenses:

• ED 40–150mm f/2.8 PRO

• ED 50–200mm f/2.8 IS PRO

• ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO

• ED 100–400mm f/5.0–6.3 IS

• ED 100–400mm f/5.0–6.3 IS II

• ED 150–400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO

• ED 150–600mm f/5.0–6.3 IS

• ED 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO

Compatibility note: The MC-14 only fits supported lenses. A Micro Four Thirds mount alone does not establish compatibility. If you’re unsure about your lens, ask us before ordering.