Please post a sampleshot of this convertor.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating!

Sorry Jan,

I don't have any still ready to post and no free time to cull some, I've been very busy.

If I'm able, I'll post some for you, but I've offered my opinion... I just shot a dueling knights sequence for Medival Times using it.... I use it in as a tool on paying productions on a regular basis without any complaints, only compliments.

Best,

John

I just purchased my first PDX10 and the Century WA convertor .65x along with it.

I was very interested in the Canon WD58 as well, but went ahead and spent the extra $ for the Century lens.

That said as soon as the camera comes in later this week I'll grab some images with the adapter on and off as well as 4x3 and 16x9 shots.

I found this used Sony branded WA adapter a few days ago. It is in bad shape, has some scratches on the front element and some dust on the inside, however these are not very visible when using the adapter and it is MUCH better than any WA adapter I have ever tried yet. Has very little chromatic abberation and focuses well across the whole field. No vignetting in 16x9 or 4x3. Very little internal reflections. Had to buy a 46mm to 47mm adapter ring. I bought it used for about US$20, plus about US$9 for the ring. The model is VCL-0746C. It's only x0.7... but it's good enough to leave on the camera for casual use. Pretty awesome. So my advice is, before commiting to spending big bucks at B&H, go shop around for used stuff, you might find things like this which can make a big difference for your images without leaving such a big hole in your wallet. The front element is strangely concave... I wonder if all the better WA adapters are like that. My previous one is not, at least not on the outside. Anybody knows who might have made this for Sony?

Yes, concave front elements are indeed unusual in wide-angle converters. I have a Tecpro 0.5s that has just such a front element. It's a two element design and the lens comes apart (unscrews) to leave behing a very powerful (but uncoated) positive element - great for real close-up work at full tele. Just maybe the Sony lens is made by Tecpro?

tom.

Interesting, Tom. Does your Tecpro have low internal reflections? Perhaps this is a feature of having a concave front...

You mean low flare levels? It's not bad, not bad at all. Of course I always hood it (Cavision 4:3) and try to keep the elements spotless.

Ignacio


Can you upload a demo of a picture made with this Sony lens.
I wish I could see it.

I ordered a Tiffen .37mm lens for my PDX10 from B&H. I assume this doesn't pop on the front like the Lens protector hood (not lens cap) but rather screws in on the threads just beyond the circumference of the lens itself.???

Never bought a WA before.

Al

yes, it just screws into the zoom's filter threads. But Raynox do make what they call ''snap on'' w/a converters. I was suspicious untill I tried them - they hang on real tight and are so quick to mount/dismount. They look a bit ungainly though, as they have powerful opposing springs in housings set 180 degrees apart.

tom.

Thanks Tom. Got it and it all is well. Have not used it yet but certainly adds a lot of angle. Do a lot of weddings and will have to see how it is going to help me. Very heavy will add a lot of weight to camera.
Al

<<<-- Originally posted by Tom Hardwick : yes, it just screws into the zoom's filter threads. But Raynox do make what they call ''snap on'' w/a converters. I was suspicious untill I tried them - they hang on real tight and are so quick to mount/dismount. They look a bit ungainly though, as they have powerful opposing springs in housings set 180 degrees apart.

tom. -->>>

Well, Doesn't sony make a .6, .65 and .7 lens for the miniDV/DVCAM market? I think the .6 and .7 is with a 37 mm thread and I am told they are really good.

Would most people rather buy a Kenko or Century over a sony?

Also, speaking of buying used and cheap lens, if you go to ebay, you can find a bunch of these cheap. Some of the wide angle lens look to be of questionable quality though....but some good deals too.