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Brian Ladue · October 21st, 2006, 02:18 PM

Does anyone have experience with the Fujinon Wide angle converter for the stock 16X5.5 lens?

Does it degrade image quality? How wide is it? any info would be appreciated, i'm looking to get wider angle without spending 13,000 Can on the wide lens !

Thanks

Tim Dashwood · October 21st, 2006, 02:47 PM

The 0.82x Wide converter works well for zoom through, and doesn't seem to degrade the image.
The converter effectively turns your 5.5mm lens into approximately a 4.5mm lens.
The adapter can also "live" on the lens and the hood slips right over it.

I've attached a field of view comparison of the stock lens with and without the converter, compared to the expensive wide angle 13x3.5 lens. This was based on a real world test, and not calculated, so the adapter doesn't appear as wide as you might think.

Eric Darling · October 21st, 2006, 04:19 PM

I would agree with Tim on his assessment. Once I put the WA converter on the lens, I've never once had the need to take it off. The stock lens is pretty long, even with the converter on there. I think it's a fair compromise for the price.

Still, I'm thinking more and more of the 3.5 lens to obtain the better glass and those nice high-end wide angle images that my clients tend to crave. It's either that or a new GY-HD200, now that its release is imminent.... What to do....

Adam Oas · October 21st, 2006, 04:38 PM

I've only taken mine off one time since it went on...
I needed just a touch more zoom.

I couldn't justify the cost of the real wide angle, but it was pretty easy to talk management into a few hundred bucks for a little bit better wide end.

Plus it can be replaced a lot cheaper than the full lens so it could really save your bacon someday if you didn't have a clear filter living on the front of the lens anyways.

Jon Jaschob · October 21st, 2006, 05:12 PM

If your on a small budget, like me, it's about the best thing for a little wider shot, not much mind you, just a little.
Jon

Brian Ladue · October 21st, 2006, 05:52 PM

Thanks alot guys, very much appreciated !!

Another question *does the converter also add to the telephoto as well as a wider angle?*

Stephan Ahonen · October 21st, 2006, 06:29 PM

No, the wide angle adaptor makes both the tele and wide ends of the lens wider.

Daniel Patton · October 22nd, 2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Dashwood

The 0.82x Wide converter works well for zoom through, and doesn't seem to degrade the image.

We also use the WA adapter and it stays on for most of our outdoor shots, however I remove it when shooting green screen, we found it did degrade the image a fractional amount. I could only tell the difference in a controlled studio environment where every pixel was scrutinized. It's good glass and still worth the money, more so considering the alternatives.

Brian Luce · October 22nd, 2006, 03:37 AM

So what's the street price on this baby? From the sponsors of course...

Jack Walker · October 22nd, 2006, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Luce

So what's the street price on this baby? From the sponsors of course...

$509.95

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October 21st, 2006, 02:18 PM	#1
Brian Ladue Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 149	Fujinon Wide angle converter Does anyone have experience with the Fujinon Wide angle converter for the stock 16X5.5 lens? Does it degrade image quality? How wide is it? any info would be appreciated, i'm looking to get wider angle without spending 13,000 Can on the wide lens ! Thanks

October 21st, 2006, 02:47 PM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	The 0.82x Wide converter works well for zoom through, and doesn't seem to degrade the image. The converter effectively turns your 5.5mm lens into approximately a 4.5mm lens. The adapter can also "live" on the lens and the hood slips right over it. I've attached a field of view comparison of the stock lens with and without the converter, compared to the expensive wide angle 13x3.5 lens. This was based on a real world test, and not calculated, so the adapter doesn't appear as wide as you might think. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tim Dashwood

October 21st, 2006, 04:38 PM	#4
Adam Oas Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 69	I've only taken mine off one time since it went on... I needed just a touch more zoom. I couldn't justify the cost of the real wide angle, but it was pretty easy to talk management into a few hundred bucks for a little bit better wide end. Plus it can be replaced a lot cheaper than the full lens so it could really save your bacon someday if you didn't have a clear filter living on the front of the lens anyways. __________________ ~~~Adam Oas~~~ www.TexasMotorSpeedway.com

October 21st, 2006, 05:12 PM	#5
Jon Jaschob Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 232	I like it! If your on a small budget, like me, it's about the best thing for a little wider shot, not much mind you, just a little. Jon

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October 21st, 2006, 04:19 PM	#3
Eric Darling Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 463	I would agree with Tim on his assessment. Once I put the WA converter on the lens, I've never once had the need to take it off. The stock lens is pretty long, even with the converter on there. I think it's a fair compromise for the price. Still, I'm thinking more and more of the 3.5 lens to obtain the better glass and those nice high-end wide angle images that my clients tend to crave. It's either that or a new GY-HD200, now that its release is imminent.... What to do....

October 21st, 2006, 05:52 PM	#6
Brian Ladue Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 149	Thanks alot guys, very much appreciated !! Another question does the converter also add to the telephoto as well as a wider angle?

October 21st, 2006, 06:29 PM	#7
Stephan Ahonen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 512	No, the wide angle adaptor makes both the tele and wide ends of the lens wider.

October 22nd, 2006, 03:37 AM	#9
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	So what's the street price on this baby? From the sponsors of course...