Sakar Lenses at DVinfo.net

Scotty Pearson · February 19th, 2003, 11:43 AM

I found a kit at Buydig .com that includes a Sakar digital optics .5X pro wide angle len w/ macro and a Sakar digital optics 2X pro telephoto lens converter. My question is...Has anyone used a Sakar lens, are they ok, is Sakar a good company...they make batteries as well...are they good because a Sakar BP-941 is also included in the kit. This is my first post and I hope someone can help...thanks

Ken Tanaka · February 19th, 2003, 11:52 AM

You're looking at a kit for a still photo camera, not a GL1 or GL2 video camera.

Scotty Pearson · February 19th, 2003, 12:00 PM

it says it is a gl2 kit the entire kit is at http://www.buydig.com/shop.php?prod_id=ACCCNO ,tell what you think if you would,thanks

Ken Tanaka · February 19th, 2003, 12:20 PM

Ah, I see.

My opinion is to pass on this $550 grab bag of junk. The filters are garbage. The "BP-941" is probably junk (it's list price of $149 is rediculously high). I can virtually guarantee that the Sakar w-a adapter is very slow and loaded with aberrations.

When it comes to optics for your GL2 stick with the top manufacturers and buy specifics, not kits. If you want a wide-angle adapter get a Canon WD-58 or a Century Optics. By pputting crappy glass in front of the GL2's outstanding flourite lens you'd be turning your whole GL2 into crap. If you want to buy tapes, buy good tapes.

If you want to buy a case, buy a good case. Stay away from these "...But wait, there's more!" boardwalk-style deals.

Scotty Pearson · February 19th, 2003, 12:41 PM

Always looking for a deal...that's me, I'll get the wd58h...and then get the telephoto later...you rock for the quick response!

Steve Nunez · February 19th, 2003, 05:08 PM

I have a Sony 1.7x tele extender lens.....works great- check out the "hawk" thread and check the samples if you're interested in the Sony's lens performance....price was $299 @ B&H

Peter Moore · February 19th, 2003, 07:04 PM

I don't know, I have Sakar lenses and filters as part of a package and I think they're pretty good. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing but I can't imagine the picture looking any better.

Don Palomaki · February 19th, 2003, 08:27 PM

I bought a Sakar branded camera (photo) lens several years ago. It was Junk.

Many grab bag kits are over priced and under value. However Joe and Jane Sixpack may never notice the difference on their $159 K-mart special TV set, as they watch the home movies they made of them selves. (But then, they probably would not buy a GL1/2 eithr.)

Ken Tanaka · February 19th, 2003, 08:41 PM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If a Sakar wide-angle adapter looks interesting to someone they should take it for a spin! If it turns out to look good to them for their applications, more power to them!

Scotty, please don't feel embarassed if you decide to try the Sakar w-a adapter. But I just hate to see folks get suckered into buying these grab-bag kits. As Don notes, they're really "over-priced and under-valued".

p.s. Scotty, how do the Cubs look out there this year?

Scotty Pearson · February 19th, 2003, 08:52 PM

Thanks one and all! I went with WD58H at Zotzdigital because Brian the dude over there is an outstanding guy,honest and good deals...those poor cubs...I might make it out to a game but I'm looking forward to my box seats at the Oakland/San Francisco game...Bonds and Tejada..woo hoo! Oh yeah shouts to my p-town peeps....Go Diamondbacks!

February 19th, 2003, 11:43 AM	#1
Scotty Pearson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 6	Sakar Lenses I found a kit at Buydig .com that includes a Sakar digital optics .5X pro wide angle len w/ macro and a Sakar digital optics 2X pro telephoto lens converter. My question is...Has anyone used a Sakar lens, are they ok, is Sakar a good company...they make batteries as well...are they good because a Sakar BP-941 is also included in the kit. This is my first post and I hope someone can help...thanks

February 19th, 2003, 11:52 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Welcome Scotty You're looking at a kit for a still photo camera, not a GL1 or GL2 video camera. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 19th, 2003, 12:00 PM	#3
Scotty Pearson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 6	Ken it says it is a gl2 kit the entire kit is at http://www.buydig.com/shop.php?prod_id=ACCCNO ,tell what you think if you would,thanks

February 19th, 2003, 12:20 PM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Ah, I see. My opinion is to pass on this $550 grab bag of junk. The filters are garbage. The "BP-941" is probably junk (it's list price of $149 is rediculously high). I can virtually guarantee that the Sakar w-a adapter is very slow and loaded with aberrations. When it comes to optics for your GL2 stick with the top manufacturers and buy specifics, not kits. If you want a wide-angle adapter get a Canon WD-58 or a Century Optics. By pputting crappy glass in front of the GL2's outstanding flourite lens you'd be turning your whole GL2 into crap. If you want to buy tapes, buy good tapes. If you want to buy a case, buy a good case. Stay away from these "...But wait, there's more!" boardwalk-style deals. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 19th, 2003, 12:41 PM	#5
Scotty Pearson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 6	Thanks! Always looking for a deal...that's me, I'll get the wd58h...and then get the telephoto later...you rock for the quick response!

February 19th, 2003, 05:08 PM	#6
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	I have a Sony 1.7x tele extender lens.....works great- check out the "hawk" thread and check the samples if you're interested in the Sony's lens performance....price was $299 @ B&H __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

February 19th, 2003, 07:04 PM	#7
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	I don't know, I have Sakar lenses and filters as part of a package and I think they're pretty good. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing but I can't imagine the picture looking any better.

February 19th, 2003, 08:27 PM	#8
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	I bought a Sakar branded camera (photo) lens several years ago. It was Junk. Many grab bag kits are over priced and under value. However Joe and Jane Sixpack may never notice the difference on their $159 K-mart special TV set, as they watch the home movies they made of them selves. (But then, they probably would not buy a GL1/2 eithr.)

February 19th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#9
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If a Sakar wide-angle adapter looks interesting to someone they should take it for a spin! If it turns out to look good to them for their applications, more power to them! Scotty, please don't feel embarassed if you decide to try the Sakar w-a adapter. But I just hate to see folks get suckered into buying these grab-bag kits. As Don notes, they're really "over-priced and under-valued". p.s. Scotty, how do the Cubs look out there this year? __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 19th, 2003, 08:52 PM	#10
Scotty Pearson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 6	opinions... Thanks one and all! I went with WD58H at Zotzdigital because Brian the dude over there is an outstanding guy,honest and good deals...those poor cubs...I might make it out to a game but I'm looking forward to my box seats at the Oakland/San Francisco game...Bonds and Tejada..woo hoo! Oh yeah shouts to my p-town peeps....Go Diamondbacks!