Olympus Digital 1.4x EC-14 Teleconverter
The Olympus EC-14 is a lens accessory from Olympus — known for its 1.4x Focal Length Extension and Autofocus Retained. Used copies start from $126.54 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Olympus Digital 1.4x EC-14 Teleconverter
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Overview — Olympus EC-14
Key Features — Olympus EC-14
1.4x Focal Length Extension: Multiplies the effective focal length of compatible lenses by 1.4x, extending reach without requiring a new lens.
Autofocus Retained: Maintains autofocus operation with compatible Four Thirds lenses, so subject tracking and acquisition are not disrupted.
Auto & Manual Focus: Supports both AF and MF modes, giving photographers flexibility depending on the shooting situation.
Four Thirds System Specific: Engineered exclusively for the Four Thirds DSLR system, ensuring full electronic communication between lens and body.
Four Thirds Mount Interface: Uses the Four Thirds lens mount interface for secure, compatible integration with supported Four Thirds lenses and bodies.
Lightweight Build: At just 170g, it adds minimal weight to an existing lens and body combination, keeping the kit manageable in the field.
Specifications — Olympus EC-14
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Format | Four Thirds |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Zoom Prime | Prime |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Focal Length Range | Telephoto |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight value | 170 |
| Weight unit | g |
| Mount lens | Olympus OM |
| Compatible Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Description — Olympus EC-14
The Olympus Digital EC-14 Teleconverter is built for the Four Thirds DSLR camera system and connects via the Olympus OM lens mount. Weighing only 170g, it adds minimal heft to your existing telephoto setup. The EC-14 supports both autofocus and manual focus, giving photographers the flexibility to work in a variety of shooting conditions without giving up AF performance.
As a prime configuration teleconverter, it delivers a fixed optical extension path rather than a variable range. Image stabilization is not present in the teleconverter itself, so shooters relying on stabilization will need it from their lens or camera body. There is no filter thread on the EC-14.
This accessory is purpose-built for compatibility within the Olympus Four Thirds ecosystem, making it a focused, system-specific tool for photographers looking to extend their reach using lenses already in the Olympus OM mount family.
Pros — Olympus EC-14
- ✓Lightweight at just 170g, minimizing added weight to your kit
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus operation for flexible subject tracking
- ✓Designed specifically for the Four Thirds format, ensuring system compatibility
Cons — Olympus EC-14
- ✗Compatible only with the Olympus OM mount, limiting use to that lens ecosystem
- ✗No image stabilization is included in the teleconverter itself
- ✗No filter thread available on this accessory
Videos — Olympus EC-14
A Review Of The Olympus MC-14 1.4x Teleconverter for the 40-150mm f/2/8 Pro Zoom — David Thorpe