The Sony 1.4x Tele converter lens is a professional-quality tele converter to extend the range of your lenses. Using the compact Sony 1.4x Tele converter lens you can extend the photographic range of your primary lens by 1.4x, allowing you to cover more distance and capture more subjects without the burden of extra equipment. The Sony SAL-14TC lens is designed to support Sony G-Series 70-200mm f/2.8 G Telephoto Zoom and Sony G Series 300mm f/2.8 G Telephoto lenses as well as the unique Sony 135mm f/2.8 STF (Smooth Transition Focus) lens. Extend the photographic range of your primary lens with the SAL-14TC and cover more distance, capture more subjects without the burden of extra equipment.

System camera
The Sony Alpha 100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 Megapixel DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide, and introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and Eye-Start Auto focus system for faster camera response.

Availability
Carrying this versatile tele-converter lens allows you to increase your telephoto shooting capability without carrying extra equipment, a significant advantage on long wilderness treks or while travelling on vacation. With the precision Sony 1.4x tele converter lens, you?ll preserve both the accuracy and the image quality of your primary lens. When using these tele-converter lenses, remember to compensate for their reduced light transmission by opening your aperture one step with the 1.4x. Pre-orders for the Sony SAL-14TC 1.4x Tele converter lens will begin in August 2006.

Specifications:

• Optics: lens
  
• Compatibility 1.4x: Sony G-Series 70-200mm f/2.8 G Telephoto Zoom
  
• Compatibility 1.4x: Sony G Series 300mm f/2.8 G Telephoto lens
  
• Compatibility 1.4x: Sony 135mm f/2.8 STF lens
  
• Lens Groups-Elements: 5 elements (no aspheric) in 4 groups
  
• Supplied Accessories: Front and rear lens caps and Lens carrying case

About Sony Group
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