Used Olympus MC-20 2.0x Teleconverter
£299 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLittle or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Like new condition. No signs of use or wear. Mint
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Boxed, complete inc. front/rear caps
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The details
At a glance: Olympus MC-20 - weather-sealed 2.0x teleconverter for Olympus PRO telephoto lenses, 2-stop loss.
About this lens
The Olympus MC-20 is a 2.0x teleconverter for the Micro Four Thirds PRO telephoto lenses, doubling focal length at the cost of two stops of light. It preserves autofocus, stabilisation and full electronic communication, and is weather-sealed to match the PRO lenses it is designed for.
Build & handling
| Magnification | 2.0x focal length |
|---|---|
| Light loss | 2 stops (an f/4 lens becomes f/8) |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 6 groups |
| Autofocus | Retained, with full electronic communication |
| Stabilisation | Lens and body stabilisation retained |
| Weather resistance | Yes - dust, splash and freeze-proof to -10°C |
| Weight | 150g |
Works with
- M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
- M.Zuiko ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO
- M.Zuiko ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
- M.Zuiko ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS (with firmware support)
- Not compatible with standard zooms such as the 12-100mm f/4 PRO
Best for
The most economical way to reach extreme focal lengths on Micro Four Thirds - it turns the 300mm f/4 IS PRO into a 1200mm-equivalent lens for a fraction of the weight, cost and bulk of any alternative. Best reserved for good light, since the two-stop loss puts an f/4 lens at f/8. Only fits a specific set of PRO telephoto lenses.
Frequently asked questions
MC-14 or MC-20 - which should I choose?
The MC-14 costs one stop of light for 1.4x reach; the MC-20 costs two stops for 2x. If you are often in marginal light, the MC-14 keeps the lens usable. If you need maximum reach and shoot in good light, the MC-20 gives far more.
Does autofocus still work at f/8?
Yes, on the supported PRO lenses and modern Olympus and OM System bodies. Autofocus will be slower and less certain in poor light than without the converter, which is normal for any 2x teleconverter.
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