Tele lens for XF300 at DVinfo.net

Martin Duffy · August 14th, 2017, 05:42 PM

I film sport with multi camera and have 2X XF305's.

I am aware of the Century 1.6 Tele lens but its pretty expensive.

I wonder what this option might be like.

Deluxe Lens Kit for CANON XF300 XF305 professional CAMCORDER + Includes 82mm 3PC

Thanks

Martin

Graham Bernard · August 15th, 2017, 12:05 AM

Two things immediately come to mind:

1) It's too cheap. There's a reason why wides and teles are expensive. Just look and compare the official Canon 82 WA to the one on offer here. I'd like to see the output of this lens. If it isn't offered within body of the advert then I would ask them for one.

2) Full Zoom-through. I've had Century lenses and could ONLY make use of it at the long end, anything wider than 60% forced the vignette of the lens showing the internal s of the lens barrel. If this is the case here, then this will drive you nuts on a sports event.

Thanks for reminding me of some of my worst purchase decisions. Now where is my Canon WD80? I'm wondering if an 80 to 84 adaptor would be valuable?

My solution? Move nearer and/or use judicious zoom-in in post. Use this with a meant circled insert would be neat.

Teles and Wides? You get what you pay for.

Martin Duffy · August 15th, 2017, 07:02 AM

Some good points but I should have pointed out that we shoot Aussie Rules Football that sees one came wide and one tight. The tight one would obviously take the tele. The 1.6 Century is a safe bet being excellent quality and the vingnetting effect not as bad as using a 2.

I reckon you are right, that cheap option is surely crap.

Martin Duffy · August 15th, 2017, 07:13 AM

Still being a cheap skate here.

I wonder if this would work on a 300?

CANON C-8 TELE CONVERTER 1.6X Lens **As Is** #R015b

August 14th, 2017, 05:42 PM	#1
Martin Duffy Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 156	Tele lens for XF300 I film sport with multi camera and have 2X XF305's. I am aware of the Century 1.6 Tele lens but its pretty expensive. I wonder what this option might be like. Deluxe Lens Kit for CANON XF300 XF305 professional CAMCORDER + Includes 82mm 3PC Thanks Martin

August 15th, 2017, 12:05 AM	#2
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: Tele lens for XF300 Two things immediately come to mind: 1) It's too cheap. There's a reason why wides and teles are expensive. Just look and compare the official Canon 82 WA to the one on offer here. I'd like to see the output of this lens. If it isn't offered within body of the advert then I would ask them for one. 2) Full Zoom-through. I've had Century lenses and could ONLY make use of it at the long end, anything wider than 60% forced the vignette of the lens showing the internal s of the lens barrel. If this is the case here, then this will drive you nuts on a sports event. Thanks for reminding me of some of my worst purchase decisions. Now where is my Canon WD80? I'm wondering if an 80 to 84 adaptor would be valuable? My solution? Move nearer and/or use judicious zoom-in in post. Use this with a meant circled insert would be neat. Teles and Wides? You get what you pay for.

August 15th, 2017, 07:02 AM	#3
Martin Duffy Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 156	Re: Tele lens for XF300 Some good points but I should have pointed out that we shoot Aussie Rules Football that sees one came wide and one tight. The tight one would obviously take the tele. The 1.6 Century is a safe bet being excellent quality and the vingnetting effect not as bad as using a 2. I reckon you are right, that cheap option is surely crap.

August 15th, 2017, 07:13 AM	#4
Martin Duffy Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 156	Re: Tele lens for XF300 Still being a cheap skate here. I wonder if this would work on a 300? CANON C-8 TELE CONVERTER 1.6X Lens As Is #R015b