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Allan Black · June 19th, 2010, 10:59 PM

The Canon WA-H82 wide attachment looks to be about 110mm on the front, comes with a hood but doesn't look like you can screw a filter on.

Just as well the 110mm B+W UV costs around $US200 which would make the package close to a grand! As you were. Cheers.

Lee Mullen · May 16th, 2012, 07:30 AM

Sorry to bring up an old thread but has anybody using this with theyr XF300? Is it nice a clear?

Allan Black · May 16th, 2012, 05:42 PM

Jalan, I have the Canon WD-H72 Convertor and recommend it, it's great.

The first thing I noticed was its fine image with great colours and the barrel distortion in minimal.
It doesn't have a front thread for a filter but it does comes with a lens hood.

Note the Canon H82 version is called a 'wide angle' lens and it's heavy .. very unusual lens hood shape, but Canon should know by now.
See the reviews ..

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/684206-REG/Canon_4591B001_WA_H82_0_8x_Wide_Attachment.html

Keep an eye on the BnH used store, some bargains ocassionally appear there. If you get one, always make sure you always use 'new' fibre cleaning cloth .. I never clean it on location, set everything down, use a blower brush at different angles to remove any micro sticky grit, lightly breathe on the lens, then carefully wipe it in a circular motion, centre to outside edge. If I do that twice I use another new section of cloth.
To put a scratch on a lens like this would be the absolute pits :(

BnH offer some others, with varying prices and reviews ..

Lens Attachments & Converters

Disclaimer: I'm not associated with B&H NY in any way.

Cheers.

Al Bergstein · May 16th, 2012, 07:45 PM

I have the Schneider Century versions of these WA lenses for both my 305 and 105. I find them indispensable. Seem to work just as well as the Canon versions.

Robert Turchick · May 17th, 2012, 12:16 AM

I have the WA-82 and use it on occasion. It's so freekin heavy! But it does look really good for certain shots. Works great on the crane and I have used it on my GlideCam. I can't see a difference in color or sharpness.

June 19th, 2010, 10:59 PM	#1
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	WA-H82 wide attachment. The Canon WA-H82 wide attachment looks to be about 110mm on the front, comes with a hood but doesn't look like you can screw a filter on. Just as well the 110mm B+W UV costs around $US200 which would make the package close to a grand! As you were. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated. Last edited by Allan Black; June 19th, 2010 at 11:00 PM. Reason: gagging

May 16th, 2012, 07:30 AM	#2
Lee Mullen Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 576	Re: WA-H82 wide attachment. Sorry to bring up an old thread but has anybody using this with theyr XF300? Is it nice a clear?

May 16th, 2012, 05:42 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Re: WA-H82 wide attachment. Jalan, I have the Canon WD-H72 Convertor and recommend it, it's great. The first thing I noticed was its fine image with great colours and the barrel distortion in minimal. It doesn't have a front thread for a filter but it does comes with a lens hood. Note the Canon H82 version is called a 'wide angle' lens and it's heavy .. very unusual lens hood shape, but Canon should know by now. See the reviews .. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/684206-REG/Canon_4591B001_WA_H82_0_8x_Wide_Attachment.html Keep an eye on the BnH used store, some bargains ocassionally appear there. If you get one, always make sure you always use 'new' fibre cleaning cloth .. I never clean it on location, set everything down, use a blower brush at different angles to remove any micro sticky grit, lightly breathe on the lens, then carefully wipe it in a circular motion, centre to outside edge. If I do that twice I use another new section of cloth. To put a scratch on a lens like this would be the absolute pits :( BnH offer some others, with varying prices and reviews .. Lens Attachments & Converters Disclaimer: I'm not associated with B&H NY in any way. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

May 16th, 2012, 07:45 PM	#4
Al Bergstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Townsend, WA Posts: 456	Re: WA-H82 wide attachment. I have the Schneider Century versions of these WA lenses for both my 305 and 105. I find them indispensable. Seem to work just as well as the Canon versions. __________________ Al Upper left hand corner of the map

May 17th, 2012, 12:16 AM	#5
Robert Turchick Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,389	Re: WA-H82 wide attachment. I have the WA-82 and use it on occasion. It's so freekin heavy! But it does look really good for certain shots. Works great on the crane and I have used it on my GlideCam. I can't see a difference in color or sharpness. __________________ The older I get, the better I was!