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Using Nikon S-series Teleconverters

Ateleconverter (TC), also known as an ‘extender’ or a ‘multiplier’ is a device to extend the focal length of a lens. You simply attach the TC between the camera body and the lens and you are good to go. There is yet another advantage which most users are not fully aware of.

When you attach a TC to any lens, the minimum focus distance does not change but the magnification does. This means that for the same minimum focussing distance, you get a much larger image; the image size will of course not match that of a true macro lens, but you get an image that is much larger than what you would have obtained without the TC. TCs are available as 1.4x, 1.7x, and 2x. A 1.4x

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