• Doubles focal length of lens
• For use with Coolpix Models: 5000, 4500, 4300, 995, 990, 950, 900S, 900, 885, 880, 800 and 775
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167 of 169 found the following review helpful:
 don't expect too muchNov 16, 2000
By D. Grace
Don't expect to be able to capture the stitching on a football during mid-catch from the sidelines with this, but it does exactly what it advertises, magnifying the normal lens by 2x. The caveats are important though: it renders the built-in flash useless, but more importantly, it renders the viewfinder useless as well. This makes taking pictures of moving objects especially difficult, as you need to watch them on the LCD screen. (try doing this in bright sunlight for a real challenge) If your photo requirements are just a little more zoom than default, and you're taking mostly photos of static objects, this lens should perform perfectly for you. Just be aware of its limitations.
82 of 84 found the following review helpful:
 Very sharp, superb lensJun 29, 2001
By ira_nyc
...this is an incredibly sharp lens.If you own one of the popular Coolpix cameras and want to increase your zoom potential, this should be yoru first choice. Not only are the optics first rate, but the lens is not overly heavy. This enables you to screw it on and walk aroudn with it. Photos produced with this lens are stunning and very crisp. The only drawback I'd say this has is the limit of only 2x telephoto/teleconverter aspect, but that is what keeps it relatively light! Amazon also sells a 3x version, but it is significantly heavier and it will end up in the closet instead of on your Coolpix. Get this lens - you will be *thrilled* you did.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Get closer.Mar 09, 2003
By CriticalThinker
"CES"
I have a Nikon Coolpix 5000, and needed this lens to help out the 3x optical zoom it comes with. The lens has great optics. No distortion or aberations. It requires an adapter to use it with the camera. Screw on the adapter and the lens to the camera, tell the camera you are using the 2X lens and you are ready. Wish they had bayonet mounts like the SLRs.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Excellent, for what it isFeb 28, 2004
By Dave O
I bought this 2x lens to give more zoom capability to my CoolPix 4300 camera. The 4300 only has a 3x optical zoom built into it, which I found is not really enough for taking action shots and that kind of thing. This lens doubles the optical zoom maximum to 6x. That helps a lot for pulling in the subject, but is definitely not like having a 400mm lens on an SLR, for example. For my camera, and I think most CoolPix cameras, you need a small screw-on ring adapter (Nikon UR-E4, for the 4300) to attach this lens to the camera. The adapter can be a little hard to find I discovered, as most photo places tend not to stock it. I did find one though. The lens itself is very well made, lightweight, and comes with a nice little velvet bag and lens caps for both ends. It takes great photos without any weird side effects or aberrations. I've found that it's best if you use it in well lighted situations, or use a tripod, to avoid blurring the subject as a result of camera shake.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great accessory for Coolpix 775Mar 21, 2007
By NHC
"movie fan"
I was thrilled when I first bought my Coolpix 775 but after playing with it I became very disappointed with it's performance. Checking with local camera shops which offered no help in finding accessories for this camera, I basicly shelved it. After finding the TC-E2 (along with the WC-E24) has given this camera a "new" life. A tripod is a definite must and it does annoy that you can't use the view finder thanks to the lens adapter but for taking still static shots--it's great! The pricing of this lens (and others) are very reasonable. The 3x however is quite "pricey" but I'm really excited about getting one anyway. A good quality product.
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