Wide Angle Lens Converter for GL / XM

Joshua Wachs · August 15th, 2002, 09:35 PM

Cool. Thanks Mr. Hurd.

Jeff Donald · August 16th, 2002, 12:45 PM

Masel Supply can be found here:

*Masel Supply Co.
6002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy.
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718 436-0777
fax 718 871-3796

Masel has been known in the Photo Industry for years. As a foot note, Masel was one of the first grey market importers of photographic supplies. I believe they were also involved in the law suite of trademark infringements that established the right to import grey market items.

Tore Krudtaa · September 17th, 2002, 03:34 AM

Hi.

Have just got the XM2. I'm to use it underwater and are looking for information about which different wide angle adapters I can choose between for this cam.

Appreciate any information about makers of wide-ange adapters that fits the 58mm filter thread or the bayonet mount.

Best

Barry Goyette · September 17th, 2002, 07:07 AM

The Canon WD-58h adaptor works great, and the price is very reasonable. I keep it on the camera most of the time. It is a full zoom through adapter, meaning you have access to the entire zoom range with it on.

Site sponsor zgc.com sells it for $192.

Barry

Tore Krudtaa · September 17th, 2002, 09:07 AM

Hi Barry and thanks for replying.

I'm sure the one you suggest is a good one. But since I'm to shoot underwater I'm looking for something that gives me a wider view.

I do not know if my calculations are right but:
with the adapter you suggest will the effective wideangle be something like:
original 40mm times 0.7 = approx 30mm (35mm conversion)

I'm looking for something like 20mm with the adapter attached.

Would be good to see some different brands listed so I could choose the one that's best for me.....

Barry Goyette · September 17th, 2002, 09:50 AM

I think the wd-58 works out to be about a 28mm. Century makes a zoom-through .65x which will get you a little wider. Available at zotzdigital.com.

After that, I think you're looking at a fisheye, but beware as most of them are non-"zoom through"...ie you are stuck at the widest end of the zoom range (which may be fine for your use).

Barry

Tore Krudtaa · September 18th, 2002, 03:25 AM

Have found the .55 wide-angle adapter on the century's pages.

That adapter does not have zoom-through, but is working up to approx. 10x zoom.

That should be more than enough for me underwater. Not very likely that I will zoom as much as x10 down there.

Thanks barry for the tips...!!

Best

Hagop Matossian · September 20th, 2002, 08:40 AM

I got the WD-58

its great. only thing is it makes the camera pretty front heavy, so i need to buy a chunky ass battery to put on the back to even it up

pictures look great. always use it for shooting indoors. Only time i take it off is for long shots.

October 6th, 2002, 06:33 AM

Hello to everyone,

I am new to this post and am in the process of buying a GL2 camera or an XL1S to shoot a short film. Going with the GL2 would help my budget...

Question.:
a) Can the GL2 shoot wide angle images as you would get using 24 / 28mm lenses with an SLR photo camera or is the GL2 limited to a 39mm angle of view ?

b) Is it possible to achieve a "film look" with a GL2 ?

Chris Hurd · October 6th, 2002, 08:44 AM

Howdy fromTexas,

Answer (A.)

There's a wide-angle adapter called the WD-58, available for the GL2. It multiplies the focal length by 0.7. The GL2's full wide focal length 35mm equivalent is 39.5mm; with the WD-58 attached the focal length is 27.5mm. This is a zoom-through adapter giving you access to the entire zoom range. There are other adapters available, for instance from Century Optics, that are not zoom-through but have a wider field of view. So it's possible to get out to 24mm if you really need to.

Answer (B.)

It depends on how you define "film look." We have an entire forum dedicated to this discussion; see:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=34

Hope this helps,

October 6th, 2002, 12:21 PM

Thanks for answering so quickly... I can go along with that...

Have a nice end of day,

Alain

Aaron Koolen · October 6th, 2002, 07:44 PM

Topic sums it up, but when I get my XM2, I'd love to get the anamorphic adapter and a wide angle and obviously would want to have both of them on at the same time. Can I do this with any of the adapters out there? I looked at Century's site but couldn't find anything about that on there.

Cheers
Aaron

Frank Granovski · October 6th, 2002, 08:21 PM

I wouldn't do this---too much glass.

Aaron Koolen · October 6th, 2002, 08:32 PM

Frank, yeah I was thinking that, but do you know if it's actually possible with these adaptors?

Frank Granovski · October 6th, 2002, 09:07 PM

It won't work right. It's bad enough with these 16:9 adaptors on by themselves. From what I've read the Century is the better one. Adam Wilt reviewed both the Century and Optex not too long ago.

September 17th, 2002, 03:34 AM	#33
Tore Krudtaa Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 27	?? Wide angle adapter options for XM2 ?? Hi. Have just got the XM2. I'm to use it underwater and are looking for information about which different wide angle adapters I can choose between for this cam. Appreciate any information about makers of wide-ange adapters that fits the 58mm filter thread or the bayonet mount. Best __________________ Tore

September 17th, 2002, 09:07 AM	#35
Tore Krudtaa Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 27	Hi Barry and thanks for replying. I'm sure the one you suggest is a good one. But since I'm to shoot underwater I'm looking for something that gives me a wider view. I do not know if my calculations are right but: with the adapter you suggest will the effective wideangle be something like: original 40mm times 0.7 = approx 30mm (35mm conversion) I'm looking for something like 20mm with the adapter attached. Would be good to see some different brands listed so I could choose the one that's best for me..... __________________ Tore

September 18th, 2002, 03:25 AM	#37
Tore Krudtaa Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 27	Have found the .55 wide-angle adapter on the century's pages. That adapter does not have zoom-through, but is working up to approx. 10x zoom. That should be more than enough for me underwater. Not very likely that I will zoom as much as x10 down there. Thanks barry for the tips...!! Best __________________ Tore

September 20th, 2002, 08:40 AM	#38
Hagop Matossian Woodyfang Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London/Nicosia Posts: 125	I got the WD-58 its great. only thing is it makes the camera pretty front heavy, so i need to buy a chunky ass battery to put on the back to even it up pictures look great. always use it for shooting indoors. Only time i take it off is for long shots. __________________ 10 films online http://www.undeadarmy.org STOP PRESS!! http://www.honeyweasel.com STOP PRESS!! Lighting Cameraman / Director / Producer / Music Producer / DJ / Web Designer / Visualist / Media Student / IT Tutor / Digital Artist W00dy See, W00dy d00...

October 6th, 2002, 06:33 AM	#39
Guest Posts: n/a	Wide angle Hello to everyone, I am new to this post and am in the process of buying a GL2 camera or an XL1S to shoot a short film. Going with the GL2 would help my budget... Question.: a) Can the GL2 shoot wide angle images as you would get using 24 / 28mm lenses with an SLR photo camera or is the GL2 limited to a 39mm angle of view ? b) Is it possible to achieve a "film look" with a GL2 ?

August 15th, 2002, 09:35 PM	#31
Joshua Wachs Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	Cool. Thanks Mr. Hurd.

August 16th, 2002, 12:45 PM	#32
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Masel Supply can be found here: *Masel Supply Co. 6002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy. Brooklyn, NY 11219 718 436-0777 fax 718 871-3796 Masel has been known in the Photo Industry for years. As a foot note, Masel was one of the first grey market importers of photographic supplies. I believe they were also involved in the law suite of trademark infringements that established the right to import grey market items.

September 17th, 2002, 07:07 AM	#34
Barry Goyette Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,195	The Canon WD-58h adaptor works great, and the price is very reasonable. I keep it on the camera most of the time. It is a full zoom through adapter, meaning you have access to the entire zoom range with it on. Site sponsor zgc.com sells it for $192. Barry

September 17th, 2002, 09:50 AM	#36
Barry Goyette Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,195	I think the wd-58 works out to be about a 28mm. Century makes a zoom-through .65x which will get you a little wider. Available at zotzdigital.com. After that, I think you're looking at a fisheye, but beware as most of them are non-"zoom through"...ie you are stuck at the widest end of the zoom range (which may be fine for your use). Barry

October 6th, 2002, 08:44 AM	#40
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Howdy fromTexas, Answer (A.) There's a wide-angle adapter called the WD-58, available for the GL2. It multiplies the focal length by 0.7. The GL2's full wide focal length 35mm equivalent is 39.5mm; with the WD-58 attached the focal length is 27.5mm. This is a zoom-through adapter giving you access to the entire zoom range. There are other adapters available, for instance from Century Optics, that are not zoom-through but have a wider field of view. So it's possible to get out to 24mm if you really need to. Answer (B.) It depends on how you define "film look." We have an entire forum dedicated to this discussion; see: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=34 Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 6th, 2002, 12:21 PM	#41
Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks ! Thanks for answering so quickly... I can go along with that... Have a nice end of day, Alain

October 6th, 2002, 07:44 PM	#42
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Can you daisy chain Wide angle and anamorphic adapters together? Topic sums it up, but when I get my XM2, I'd love to get the anamorphic adapter and a wide angle and obviously would want to have both of them on at the same time. Can I do this with any of the adapters out there? I looked at Century's site but couldn't find anything about that on there. Cheers Aaron

October 6th, 2002, 08:21 PM	#43
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I wouldn't do this---too much glass.

October 6th, 2002, 08:32 PM	#44
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Frank, yeah I was thinking that, but do you know if it's actually possible with these adaptors?

October 6th, 2002, 09:07 PM	#45
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	It won't work right. It's bad enough with these 16:9 adaptors on by themselves. From what I've read the Century is the better one. Adam Wilt reviewed both the Century and Optex not too long ago.