Sony SAL14TC Operating Instructions

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4-271-846-03(1)
70-200mm F2.8 G
(SAL70200G)
300mm F2.8 G
(SAL300F28G)
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135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF
Interchangeable Lens/
(SAL135F28)
Objectif interchangeable/
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70400G)
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Operating Instructions/Mode d'emploi/Manual de
instrucciones/
1.4X Teleconverter
2X Teleconverter
SAL14TC/SAL20TC 
A-mount
©2006 Sony Corporation
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Printed in Japan
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1.4X 2X
Teleconverter Teleconverter
AF MF AF MF
AF MF AF MF
MF * MF *
MF * MF *
1.4X Teleconverter (SAL14TC)/2X Teleconverter (SAL20TC)
1.4 SAL14TC 2.0 SAL20TC
A
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2
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E
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5
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AF auto focus
MF /manual
focus
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1.4X Teleconverter
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(SAL14TC) 1.4 1
2X Teleconverter
5 6
(SAL20TC) 2.0 2
* 1 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF (SAL135F28) T (T No.)
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English
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( – ) You will find information on using each lens in this manual. Precautions
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common to lenses, such as notes on use will be found in "Precautions
1 before using" on a separate sheet. Be sure to read both documents before
using the lens.
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The 1.4X Teleconverter (SAL14TC)/2X Teleconverter (SAL20TC) functions
to increase the focal length of the attached lens by 1.4X (SAL14TC)/2.0X
2 (SAL20TC) when mounted between the camera and lens.
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This lens is designed for A-mount, which can be used on Sony α cameras.
Notes on use
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When you carry the camera with the lens attached, make sure to hold both the
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camera and the lens steadily.
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This lens can not be used on E-mount cameras.
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 Compatible Lenses and Functions
This teleconverter is designed exclusively for use with the lenses listed in
the table . Do not attach other lenses, otherwise the teleconverter or
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lens may be damaged.
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How to read the table
 AF: Auto focus
MF: Manual focus
* The camera's focus indicator does not work. Focus manually monitoring the
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subject by the finder, etc.
 Names of parts
1···Lens contacts* 2···Lens mounting index 3···Lens release 4···Mounting
( – ) index for camera body 5···A-mount
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* Do not touch the lens contacts on the front and rear mounts.
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 Attaching and removing
To attach the teleconverter (See illustration –.)
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1
Remove the camera body cap, lens rear cap, and teleconverter's
front and rear lens caps.
 To remove the teleconverter's caps, turn the front and rear lens caps
counterclockwise.
2
Align the mounting index on the lens barrel with the orange lens
* TTL mounting index on the teleconverter. Insert the lens into the
teleconverter mount and turn it clockwise until it locks into place.
Do not press the lens release on the teleconverter when mounting the lens.
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The lens will not couple properly.
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Do not insert the lens at an angle.
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3
Align the mounting index for camera body on the teleconverter
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with the orange index on the camera. Insert the teleconverter
into the camera mount and turn it clockwise until it locks into
 AF place.
Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the
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teleconverter. The teleconverter will not couple properly.
Do not insert the teleconverter at an angle.
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Specifications
Name
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(g) (Model name)
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2
(mm)
1.4X Teleconverter
64 20 170
(SAL14TC)
1.4 1/1.4
2X Teleconverter
64 43.5 200
2.0 1/2
(SAL20TC)
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* 1 When 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF (SAL135F28) is attached, a 1 or 2 stop increase of the T-number (T No.).
* Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.
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Included items: Teleconverter (1), Body cap (front side cap) (1), Lens rear cap (rear side cap) (1), Lens case (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Always attach the lens to the teleconverter before attaching the
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teleconverter to the camera. Attaching them in reverse order may
result in incorrect metering.
Do not use more than one teleconverter with a lens. Damage may
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result.
To remove the teleconverter (See illustration –.)
1
Hold down the lens release button on the camera body and turn
the teleconverter and lens counterclockwise until they stop.
Carefully lift the teleconverter out of the camera mount.
2
Hold down the lens release on the teleconverter and turn the lens
counterclockwise until it stops. Carefully lift the lens out of the
teleconverter mount.
Notes on shooting
While the teleconverter increases the focal length of the attached lens,
it reduces the effective aperture of the attached lens.* The camera's
TTL metering compensates for the effective aperture automatically.
The teleconverter does not affect the lens' distance scale; it can be read
in the normal way. The lens' depth of field is shallower when using the
teleconverter.*
* See the following specifications for further information.
Because of the increase in focal length and decrease in effective aperture, use a
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tripod to reduce camera shake.
In low light conditions, such as with dim fluorescent light, the camera may not
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be able to focus. Use focus lock on high contrast subject or manual focus.
Lens Dimensions
Effective focal Minimum Maximum
f-stop* 1 groups- Depth of field (maximum diameter
2
length focus* magnification
elements × height) (mm (in.))
1 f-stop higher Approx. 1/1.4 that
1.4X that of the Same as that of 1.4X that of the Approx. 64×20
from that of the 4–5 of the attached
attached lens the attached lens attached lens (2 1/2×13/16)
attached lens lens
2 f-stop higher
2.0X that of the Same as that of 2.0X that of the Approx. 1/2 that of Approx. 64×43.5
from that of the 5–6
attached lens the attached lens attached lens the attached lens (2 1/2×1 11/16)
attached lens
Mass
(g (oz.))
Approx. 170
(6)
Approx. 200
(7 1/16)