Anyone have an opinion on this telephoto lens for the HMC-150? at DVinfo.net

Noam Osband · July 27th, 2011, 01:47 AM

Amazon.com: Panasonic AG-HMC150 2.2x High Definition Telephoto Lens (72mm) Made By Optics + Nwv Direct Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth: Camera & Photo

Anyone got opinions on this?

Tom Hardwick · July 27th, 2011, 08:08 AM

They make it sound like a 'Panasonic lens', but I'm pretty sure it's not, it's pretty cheapish aftermarket lens that appears to offer something for very little. You'll have far more telephoto reach (something that the 150 needs) you'll keep your f/2.8 maximum aperture and all will be rosy.

But I bet it's not. A 2.2x magnification is seriously powerful and your 12x zoom will be something like a 2x zoom with the converter in place, as it'll quickly vignette the image as you zoom towards wide. If you really can't move forward to film the lions then it's got to be one solution, but don't expect miracles. The Canon 1.4x tele-converter I used with the Z1 was a resolution disappointment.

tom.

July 27th, 2011, 01:47 AM	#1
Noam Osband Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia, United States Posts: 163	Anyone have an opinion on this telephoto lens for the HMC-150? Amazon.com: Panasonic AG-HMC150 2.2x High Definition Telephoto Lens (72mm) Made By Optics + Nwv Direct Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Panasonic AG-HMC150 2.2x High Definition Telephoto Lens (72mm) Made By Optics + Nwv Direct Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth: Camera & Photo Anyone got opinions on this?

July 27th, 2011, 08:08 AM	#2
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	Re: Anyone have an opinion on this telephoto lens for the HMC-150? They make it sound like a 'Panasonic lens', but I'm pretty sure it's not, it's pretty cheapish aftermarket lens that appears to offer something for very little. You'll have far more telephoto reach (something that the 150 needs) you'll keep your f/2.8 maximum aperture and all will be rosy. But I bet it's not. A 2.2x magnification is seriously powerful and your 12x zoom will be something like a 2x zoom with the converter in place, as it'll quickly vignette the image as you zoom towards wide. If you really can't move forward to film the lions then it's got to be one solution, but don't expect miracles. The Canon 1.4x tele-converter I used with the Z1 was a resolution disappointment. tom.