WD-58H or Century/Optex? at DVinfo.net

Brendan Getchel · April 27th, 2003, 08:31 PM

Has anyone here compared how the much cheaper Canon WD-58 performs against the likes of Century and Optex? Is it truly "zoom through?" Does it introduce CA or any other nastiness?

Also, what diameter is the front of the WD-58? Could the Century/Croziel/CAvision/Optex matte boxes be easily fastened to a WD-58?

Thanks.

Jeff Donald · April 27th, 2003, 08:44 PM

Hi Brendan,

Please you the search function in the upper right corner. These adapters have been talked about and compared several times in the past. I believe the WD-58, is a 58mm thread size. I've not seen one of those adapters on a WD-58, but I'm sure through the use of step-up rings and adapters it could be accomplished.

Brendan Getchel · April 27th, 2003, 08:48 PM

You're right Jeff, sorry. I have been making extensive use of the search feature, but must've used the wrong parameters.

Also, while the threads are 58mm, the end is much, much larger. That's what I was really enquiring about as to whether it'd work well with the matte boxes. It looks like it may be somewhere in the 80mm range, but I need verification.

Thanks,.

Bryan Beasleigh · April 28th, 2003, 08:25 AM

The century Matte Box is rail mounted and barrel diameter isn't critical. the gap between the lens and the rear of the matte box is covered bt a soft rubber "donut"

Cavision and Chrosziel 4x4 clamp ons both have step down rings to fit the canon and the optex lens barrel. Both companies have a full line of screw in and split ring style adapters.

Brendan Getchel · April 28th, 2003, 08:34 AM

So, in your estimation, is the Optex worth the additional $120+? (or is it even more?)

Thanks

Bryan Beasleigh · April 28th, 2003, 08:41 AM

In my estimation it was, mind you my judgement wasn't really that scientific. I have a sony and liked the bayonet mount . the filter threads were also a plus. I had "heard" that the optex was sharper, but no official testing has been done to my knowledge.

April 27th, 2003, 08:31 PM	#1
Brendan Getchel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 101	WD-58H or Century/Optex? Has anyone here compared how the much cheaper Canon WD-58 performs against the likes of Century and Optex? Is it truly "zoom through?" Does it introduce CA or any other nastiness? Also, what diameter is the front of the WD-58? Could the Century/Croziel/CAvision/Optex matte boxes be easily fastened to a WD-58? Thanks. __________________ Dumb Guy.

April 27th, 2003, 08:44 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Hi Brendan, Please you the search function in the upper right corner. These adapters have been talked about and compared several times in the past. I believe the WD-58, is a 58mm thread size. I've not seen one of those adapters on a WD-58, but I'm sure through the use of step-up rings and adapters it could be accomplished. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 27th, 2003, 08:48 PM	#3
Brendan Getchel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 101	You're right Jeff, sorry. I have been making extensive use of the search feature, but must've used the wrong parameters. Also, while the threads are 58mm, the end is much, much larger. That's what I was really enquiring about as to whether it'd work well with the matte boxes. It looks like it may be somewhere in the 80mm range, but I need verification. Thanks,. __________________ Dumb Guy.

April 28th, 2003, 08:34 AM	#5
Brendan Getchel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 101	So, in your estimation, is the Optex worth the additional $120+? (or is it even more?) Thanks __________________ Dumb Guy.

April 28th, 2003, 08:25 AM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The century Matte Box is rail mounted and barrel diameter isn't critical. the gap between the lens and the rear of the matte box is covered bt a soft rubber "donut" Cavision and Chrosziel 4x4 clamp ons both have step down rings to fit the canon and the optex lens barrel. Both companies have a full line of screw in and split ring style adapters.

April 28th, 2003, 08:41 AM	#6
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	In my estimation it was, mind you my judgement wasn't really that scientific. I have a sony and liked the bayonet mount . the filter threads were also a plus. I had "heard" that the optex was sharper, but no official testing has been done to my knowledge.