SIGMA TC-1401 Tele Converter For Nikon Digital Camera Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: SIGMA

Table of Contents

SIGMA TC-1401 Tele Converter For Nikon Digital Camera
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
INTRODUCTION
ATTACHING THE APO TELE CONVERTER TO THE LENS
FOCUSING
EXPOSURE
BASIC CARE AND STORAGE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ABOUT COMPANY
References
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SIGMA TC-1401 Tele Converter For Nikon Digital Camera

Product Information

The TC-1401 and TC-2001 are Tele Converter lenses manufactured by ContemporaryArtSports. They are designed to be used with specific lenses listed in [Table 1]. Using these Tele Converters with lenses not listed in [Table 1] may cause damage to both the Tele Converter and the master lens. For the list of compatible lenses, please refer to the user manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.
The Tele Converters have a dust and splash-proof construction, making them suitable for use in light rain. However, they are not completely waterproof, so caution should be taken to prevent excessive water exposure.

Product Usage Instructions

Attaching the Tele Converter to the Lens:

Attach the Tele Converter to the master lens.
Attach the lens with the Tele Converter to the camera body.
When removing the Tele Converter or the master lens, rotate the lens in the opposite direction used for attachment.

Focusing:

For lenses marked AF in [Table 1]:
- Auto focus operation is retained when using a Tele Converter.
- Refer to the camera or lens instruction manual for details on focusing.
For lenses marked MF in [Table 1]:
- Manual focus should be used.
- Focus the lens automatically or manually according to the instructions provided for the camera or lens.

Exposure:
When using the Tele Converter:

The effective aperture is decreased by one F-stop (with TC-1401) or by two F-stops (with TC-2001).
Exposure can be determined in the same manner as when using the master lens without a Tele Converter.

Basic Care and Storage:

Avoid shocks, extreme temperatures, and humidity.
Store in a cool and dry place with good ventilation.
Do not use thinner, benzine, or other organic cleaning agents to clean the lens elements. Use a soft, moistened lens cloth or lens tissue.
Avoid exposure to mothballs or naphthalene gas, as they can damage the lens coating.
Please note that repair of internal mechanisms, lens elements, and electric components may be impractical if damaged by water.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing a SIGMA Tele Converter TC-1401 / TC-2001. These high standard Tele Converters areexclusively developed for lenses from SIGMA’s new product lines (Contemporary, Art, Sports). The TC-1401 provides a 1.4x increase in the master lens’ effective focal length, whereas the TC-2001 doubles the master lens’ effective focal length. These Tele Converters have been designed to take full advantage of the optical performance of the master lenses for which they can be used. Please read these instructions before using the Tele Converter. Your camera’s instruction booklet also contains important information about using lenses. Please refer to it along with these instructions.

NOTICE: USABLE LENSES AND FUNCTIONS

SIGMA Tele Converter TC-1401 and SIGMA Tele Converter TC-2001 are dedicated Tele Converter lenses, which should be used only with lenses listed in [Table 1]. If you mount a SIGMA Tele Converter TC-1401 / TC-2001 to a lens that is not listed in [Table 1], it may damage the Tele Converter as well as the master lens.
The dedicated lenses are listed in [Table 1] (as of October 2014). Please also visit our web site for latest up-to-date information. Web site address: http://www.sigma-global.com/
Usable range of focal length or AF working distance varies depending on the camera in use. Please refer your lens’ instruction manual for details.

120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports 014
If the lens has firmware ver. 1.01(SIGMA) / 1.03(CANON) / 1.02(NIKON) or later, it will be compatible with SIGMA’s new Tele Converters. Depending on the period of purchase, a lens firmware update maybe necessary in order to use the lens with these Tele Converters. To check the version of and to update the firmware, please use the optional SIGMA USB DOCK and the dedicated software “SIGMA Optimization Pro”. If you do not own the USB DOCK, please contact your nearest service station. After updating the lens firmware, the lens will be optimized for these new Tele Converters, therefore if it is used with SIGMA’s previous Tele Converters, it may result in reduced AF performance. For further information, please visit our website.

ATTACHING THE APO TELE CONVERTER TO THE LENS

First, attach the Tele Converter to the master lens. Then, attach the lens and the Tele Converter to the camera body. When removing the Tele Converter or the master lens, please rotate the lens in the direction opposite to the direction used to attach the Tele Converter or lens.

When the Tele Converter is attached to the camera body it will automatically function in the same way as the master lens. Please refer to the instruction booklet for your camera body for details.
Do not use more than one Tele Converter at a time.

FOCUSING

The lenses marked “AF” in [Table 1] will retain auto focus operation when used with a Tele Converter. Those lenses marked “MF” can only be used for manual focus. Please focus the lens automatically or manually according to the instructions provided for t e camera or lens.
- Auto Focus may operate even with the lenses that are mentioned as “MF” on [Table 1]. However the focus may be inaccurate. Please make sure to use it with Manual Focus.
- The speed of auto focusing, when using the Tele Converter, may be slightly slower than without the converter.
When Tele Converter is attached to cameras that are compatible with AF at F8, it is possible to shoot with AF. For details, please refer to user manual of camera body.

EXPOSURE

Using the Tele Converter decreases the effective aperture by one F-stop (with the Tele Converter TC-1401) or by two F-stops (with the Tele Converter TC-2001).
However, exposure can be determined in the same manner as when using the master lens without a Tele Converter.

BASIC CARE AND STORAGE

Avoid any shocks or exposure to extreme high or low temperatures or to humidity.
For extended storage, choose a cool and dry place, preferably with good ventilation. To avoid damage to the lens coating, keep away from mothballs or naphthalene gas.
Do not use thinner, benzine or other organic cleaning agents to remove dirt or finger prints from the lens elements. Clean by using a soft, moistened lens cloth or lens tissue.
These Tele Converters benefits from a dust and splash proof construction. Although this construction enables them to be used under light rain, it is not the same as being water proof. Please pay attention to prevent a large amount of water from splashing on them, especially when using them by a waterside. It is often impractical to repair the internal mechanism, lens elements and electric components if damaged by water.
Sudden temperature changes may cause condensation or fog to appear on the surface of the lens. When entering a warm room from the cold outdoors, it is advisable to keep the lens in the case until the temperature of the lens approaches room temperature.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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WARNING: The glass materials used in the lens do not contain environmentally hazardous lead and arsenic.
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