DV Info Net

DV Info Net (https://www.dvinfo.net/forum/)
-   Sony VX2100 / PD170 / PDX10 Companion (https://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-vx2100-pd170-pdx10-companion/)
-   -   Please Help Me Evaluate This Lens (https://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-vx2100-pd170-pdx10-companion/4284-please-help-me-evaluate-lens.html)

Paul Tauger October 12th, 2002 11:56 AM

Please Help Me Evaluate This Lens
 
I've just picked up a Kenko .65 WA for my VX2000 and, frankly, I'm a little concerned about its performance. I've got exactly 5 more days to evaluate it before I can no longer return. I've posted some frame grabs here:

http://members.cox.net/tauger.paul/Video%20Page/Kenko%20Comparison.htm

I'd appreciate it if you could take a look and tell me what you think. If I return the Kenko (which I liked because of its bayonet mount), I'll probably pick up the Canon.

Thanks!

Matt Stahley October 12th, 2002 12:06 PM

check out the OPTEX bayonet mount WA for 2000/150
from zgc.
for the money you cant go wrong with the canon wd-58 as far as quality picture etc but it is not as wide and of course not bayonet mount.
zgc informed me that the optex is much wider than the canon and that its machined well for like $100 or so less then the century optics.

Paul Tauger October 12th, 2002 12:15 PM

Matthew, do you know anywhere that sells the Optex? I've looked on the net, and can only find Optex' UK website (where they want 200 pounds, about $320, for the lens). That's probably more than I can afford to spend on a lens right now.

Ooops, never mind, I found zgc's website. It says they are the exclusive distributer for Optex.

Matt Stahley October 12th, 2002 12:20 PM

yes www.zgc.com .

direct link to lens
http://www.zgc.com/html/optex__65x_wide_angle__bayonet.htm

they are great at answering your questions and responding to email etc.

Chris Hurd October 12th, 2002 03:31 PM

Consider the Canon WD-58 wide angle adapter, perfect for the VX2000 and under $200 (or about $240 with the optional lens hood).

BillF741 November 1st, 2002 03:53 AM

RE: Canon Lens
 
How is the Canon Lens? Just wondered. I bought one when I picked up my camera, and it had the lens hood with it. Mine as 189.00 in Charlottle, NC.
Thanks.

Sincerely,
Bill

Matt Stahley November 1st, 2002 04:48 PM

bill

i own the canon and keep it on my VX2000 almost all the time. its a nice lens though you can get a wider image with the optex or century .65 but i have only used the canon and you cant get a better lens for the money as far as im concerned.

matt


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:49 AM.

DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network