Nikon NIKKOR Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x,-2.0x - Camera Accessory Manual

The TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x Z teleconverters are lens attachments that can be mounted between the main lens and a Nikon Z mount mirrorless camera to increase focal length. The TC-1.4x increases focal length by 1.4× and the TC-2.0x by 2.0×. Before using your new teleconverter, be sure to carefully read both this manual and the documentation provided with the camera and lens.

• The TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x can be used with Z mount lenses that support teleconverters, namely (as of May 2020) the NIKKOR Z 70–200 mm f/2.8 VR S.
• Update the firmware for both camera and lens to the latest versions. The latest firm-ware can be downloaded from the Nikon Download Center at the URL below.
  https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
• A TC-1.4x Z teleconverter is used in this manual for illustrative purposes.

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read "For Your Safety" in its entirety before using this product.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product.
  Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.
  Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry.
  Do not handle with wet hands.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
• Keep this product out of reach of children.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
  Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product's internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
• Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

About Your Teleconverter

Parts of the Teleconverter (Figure 1)

Figure 1

Lens Side

1. Teleconverter cap (front cap)
2. Front lens element
3. Rubber protector
4. Lens signal contacts
5. Lens mount (front)
6. Lens mounting mark
7. Lens release

Camera Side

8. Camera mounting mark
9. Rubber lens-mount gasket
10. Lens mount (rear)
11. CPU contacts
12. Rear lens element
13. Lens cap (rear cap)

Attaching and Removing the Teleconverter

Attaching and Removing the Teleconverter: Cautions

• Your teleconverter is for use with compatible Z mount lenses only.
  • Do not attempt to attach incompatible lenses, teleconverters for F mount lenses, FTZ mount adapters, or other incompatible accessories, as this could damage the teleconverter, lens, or accessory.
  • Teleconverters cannot be attached to each other.
• Attach the lens to the teleconverter before attaching the teleconverter to the camera. Do not attempt to attach the teleconverter without first attaching a lens.
• The lens mount on the front face of the teleconverter extends further than the mount base. Elements inside the camera that come into contact with the lens mount could be damaged.
  
• Before attaching or removing the teleconverter, turn the camera off and move to a location out of direct sunlight.

Attachment (Figure 2)

Figure 2

1. Attach the teleconverter to the lens.
   • Align the lens mounting mark on the teleconverter with the lens mounting mark on the lens (a - ) and rotate the teleconverter in the direction shown until it clicks into place (a - ).
   • Be careful not to press the teleconverter lens release while attaching the teleconverter.
2. Attach the assembly to the camera.
   • Align the camera mounting mark on the teleconverter with the lens mounting mark on the camera (b - ) and rotate the teleconverter in the direction shown until it clicks into place (b - ).
   • Be careful not to press the camera lens release button while attaching the teleconverter.

Removal (Figure 3)

Figure 3

1. Remove the assembly from the camera.
   • Hold the camera lens release button (a - ) while rotating the teleconverter in the direction shown (a - ). The teleconverter can be removed when the camera mounting mark on the teleconverter is aligned with the lens mounting mark on the camera.
2. Remove the teleconverter from the lens.
   • Hold the teleconverter lens release (b - ) while rotating the teleconverter in the direction shown (b - ). The teleconverter can be removed when the lens mounting mark on the teleconverter is aligned with the lens mounting mark on the lens.

Lens Speed

Mounting lenses on a teleconverter reduces their speed (effective aperture, or "brightness"): by 1 stop in the case of the TC-1.4x and by 2 stops in the case of the TC-2.0x.

Precautions for Use

• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the teleconverter to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair.
• Replace the teleconverter cap and lens cap when the teleconverter is not in use.
• Do not leave the teleconverter in humid locations or in locations in which it may be exposed to moisture. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
• Do not leave the teleconverter next to open flames or in other extremely hot locations. Extreme heat could damage or warp the reinforced plastic exterior.
• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging condensation inside and outside the teleconverter. Before taking the teleconverter from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa, place it in a bag or plastic case to slow the change in temperature.
• We recommend that you place the teleconverter in its case to protect it from scratches during transport.

Product Care

• Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean glass lens elements.
• The fluorine-coated front and rear lens elements can be cleaned as described below.
  • Smudges, fingerprints, and other oily stains can be removed using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular motion.
  • To remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft cloth lightly dampened with a small amount of distilled water, ethanol, or lens cleaner.
  • Any drop-shaped marks left from this process on the water- and oil-repellent surface can subsequently be removed with a dry cloth.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean any part of the teleconverter.
• Do not store with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in direct sunlight. If the teleconverter will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust.

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

• BF- N2 Teleconverter Cap (front cap)
• CL-C4 Lens Case
• LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)

Using the Lens Case

• The case is intended to protect the teleconverter from scratches, not from falls or other physical shocks.
• The case is not water resistant.
• The material used in the case may fade, bleed, stretch, shrink, or change color when rubbed or wet.
• Remove dust with a soft brush.
• Water and stains can be removed from the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
• Do not store in locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures or humidity.
• Do not use the case to clean the monitor or lens elements.
• Be careful that the teleconverter does not fall from the case during transport.

Material: Polyester

Specifications

Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x

Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.

Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x

Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.