Viltrox announced the new TELECONVERTER 2.0x, a full-frame teleconverter for the Nikon Z and Sony E Mounts.
The VILTROX TELECONVERTER 2.0x is a full-frame compatible teleconverter that attaches between the camera body and the lens, doubling the focal length of the attached lens.
When attached to a 200mm lens, it can be used as a 400mm equivalent, making it useful in situations where it’s difficult to get close to the subject, such as bird photography, sports photography, aircraft, trains, and landscape photography. It is said to be highly practical as it allows you to capture distant subjects in greater detail by utilizing your existing compatible lenses without having to buy a new super-telephoto lens.
VILTROX TELECONVERTER 2.0x Optical System
The optical system employs a 5-group, 9-element configuration. The optical design, utilizing three high-refractive-index lenses, is intended to maintain resolution while doubling the focal length.
Furthermore, it features electronic contacts, supporting AF, EXIF information transmission, and aperture information transmission when combined with compatible camera bodies and lenses. Compatible mounts include Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount. This product’s designed as a teleconverter that makes super-telephoto shooting with full-frame mirrorless cameras more enjoyable and convenient.
VILTROX TELECONVERTER 2.0x Main Features
Double the focal length
This adapter doubles the focal length of the attached lens. A 200mm lens becomes equivalent to 400mm, and a 400mm lens becomes equivalent to 800mm, making it useful in situations where you want to capture distant subjects in detail, such as birdwatching, sports photography, aircraft photography, train photography, and landscape photography.
Utilize your existing lens collection
This allows you to utilize your existing compatible lenses to achieve more telephoto capabilities without needing to add a new super-telephoto lens. It’s convenient for shoots where you want to keep your equipment as compact as possible, and also for shooting on trips and vacations.
35mm full-frame compatible
Compatible with 35mm full-frame sensors. This product works with Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Equipped with electronic contacts, it supports AF and EXIF transmission.
Equipped with electronic contacts, it supports AF, EXIF information transmission, and aperture information transmission when combined with compatible camera bodies and lenses. Viltrox officially states that the Nikon Z mount version supports EXIF transmission, aperture information transmission, and AF.
Optical design with 5 groups and 9 elements
The optical system employs a 5-group, 9-element configuration. While doubling the focal length, it pursues highly practical image quality.
Designed with dust and water resistance in mind.
Designed for outdoor telephoto photography, the camera features a dustproof and splashproof construction. This provides peace of mind when shooting in the field, such as for wild birds, sports, and outdoor events.
*Complete dustproof and splashproof performance not guaranteed.
Supports firmware updates via USB port.
It features a USB-C port and supports firmware updates. Future compatibility with camera bodies and lenses has also been considered.
VILTROX TELECONVERTER 2.0x Specifications
| Model | TC-2.0XE | TC-2.0XZ |
| Compatible mounts | E-mount | Z-mount |
| Focus mode | AF/MF | AF/MF |
| Compatible imaging screen sizes | 35mm full frame | 35mm full frame |
| focal length | Twice the focal length of the mounted lens | Twice the focal length of the mounted lens |
| Lens configuration | 9 elements in 5 groups | 9 elements in 5 groups |
| Aperture | The image becomes two stops darker than the attached lens. | The image becomes two stops darker than the attached lens. |
| depth of field | Approximately 1/2 of the mounted lens | Approximately 1/2 of the mounted lens |
| Electronic contacts | can be | can be |
| size | Φ66.3 x 29mm | Φ70.5mm × 29.5mm |
| weight | Approximately 225g | Approximately 280g |
