Tiffen Mega Plus adaptors at DVinfo.net

Frank Granovski · September 5th, 2003, 08:20 PM

I'm starting a new thread about these new Tiffen adaptors. I cannot find them here in Vancouver. I contacted Tiffen, and told be to contact the Canadian importer (they're in Toronto). So, if anyone gets a chance to actually look at one and try the Tiffen MegaPlus 0.56X, in the 43mm thread size, LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! Thanks.

http://www.tiffen.com/digital_MegaPlusLenses.htm

Thread sizes: 30mm, 37mm, and 43mm.

Tom, or anyone, further thoughts on the Raynox 43mm 0.66x also welcome!

Rick Tugman · September 16th, 2003, 09:19 AM

Hi Frank and everyone:

I'm back from my 10 day trip and read your post about not having these adapters in Vancouver! Thanks for trying to check it out and thank you for adding this new thread to try and get some information on the adapters.

Now what we need is some of our good readers to post something! Come gang.... give it up - let's hear about your experience with TIFFEN Mega Plus or other wide angle adapters.

Thanks to those who do contribute!

Rick.

Patricia Kim · September 20th, 2003, 08:48 PM

So how are we doing on finding those mega plus lenses, Frank? Any luck? I found a web site while browsing around on which the lenses were given a generally positive evaluation, but not a top notch one. The megas seem to have one major difference from the original Tiffen lenses - they have threads. I think it's going to be pretty hard to beat the Panasonic WA if Panasonic ever catches on to the desirability of threads.

Frank Granovski · September 20th, 2003, 11:11 PM

Nope. Vancouver's dry in way of Tiffen Mega + adaptors. Maybe I'll try a couple of other shops come monday.

Samuel Raj · September 21st, 2003, 12:30 AM

I bought raynox WA HD 6600 pro .66x Its really superb!!!
literally NO distortion, No vignetting.

I tried both ways of connecting it, with the default HOOD as well as removing the hood(as recommended by Pana), I couldnt find any difference but.

Only thing is the built in flash is useless when wide angle is in use.
Probably Pana should come up with some mechanism to move up the flash unit, little bit to compensate the big WA lens.

I LIKE IT.

Patricia Kim · September 21st, 2003, 07:29 AM

Samuel, how about starting a new thread on your lens. Maybe a lens and filter thread for the 100k. I think there are some new owners who might like to hear your experience; hasn't someone else also purchased the same WA you have?

Samuel Raj · September 21st, 2003, 04:29 PM

Thanks, Patricia, for letting me know, and its good :-) to know some one there to get some idea from my experiences. I thought of just let you know about the performance of that WA lens.

I still will post its performance and characteristics in separate thread.

Frank Granovski · September 21st, 2003, 07:46 PM

I e-mailed Tiffen again and asked them for an e-mail to the company who distributes them in Canada. (Last time I only got their long distance phone number.) I must have called every cam dealer in town, from what I recall, and no one carried the Mega Plus line. Same story with Velbon tripods. I couldn't find anyone who carries them. They used to be everywhere, but that was a few years ago. Makes you wonder, don't it? :)

Patricia Kim · September 21st, 2003, 08:35 PM

Probably something to do, in Tiffen's case, with the restructuring.

Frank Granovski · September 24th, 2003, 03:16 AM

Tiffen USA has been quite helpful with their quick responses to my e-mails. However, I have yet to hear from the Canadian Tiffen distributor---asking them about availability of the new Tiffen Mega Plus line of lens adaptors. If anyone living in the USA owns one, or has a chance to go look at one and try it out with their cam, please feel free to post your impressions here. Thanks!

September 5th, 2003, 08:20 PM	#1
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Tiffen Mega Plus adaptors I'm starting a new thread about these new Tiffen adaptors. I cannot find them here in Vancouver. I contacted Tiffen, and told be to contact the Canadian importer (they're in Toronto). So, if anyone gets a chance to actually look at one and try the Tiffen MegaPlus 0.56X, in the 43mm thread size, LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! Thanks. http://www.tiffen.com/digital_MegaPlusLenses.htm Thread sizes: 30mm, 37mm, and 43mm. Tom, or anyone, further thoughts on the Raynox 43mm 0.66x also welcome!

September 16th, 2003, 09:19 AM	#2
Rick Tugman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 105	Let's hear something from you - dont be shy! Hi Frank and everyone: I'm back from my 10 day trip and read your post about not having these adapters in Vancouver! Thanks for trying to check it out and thank you for adding this new thread to try and get some information on the adapters. Now what we need is some of our good readers to post something! Come gang.... give it up - let's hear about your experience with TIFFEN Mega Plus or other wide angle adapters. Thanks to those who do contribute! Rick. __________________ Camera: Panasonic DV953 PC: Apple Aluminum G4 Powerbook - 15 inch Final Cut Pro 4 and other assorted goodies!

September 20th, 2003, 08:48 PM	#3
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	So how are we doing on finding those mega plus lenses, Frank? Any luck? I found a web site while browsing around on which the lenses were given a generally positive evaluation, but not a top notch one. The megas seem to have one major difference from the original Tiffen lenses - they have threads. I think it's going to be pretty hard to beat the Panasonic WA if Panasonic ever catches on to the desirability of threads.

September 20th, 2003, 11:11 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Nope. Vancouver's dry in way of Tiffen Mega + adaptors. Maybe I'll try a couple of other shops come monday.

September 21st, 2003, 12:30 AM	#5
Samuel Raj Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 210	I bought raynox WA HD 6600 pro .66x Its really superb!!! literally NO distortion, No vignetting. I tried both ways of connecting it, with the default HOOD as well as removing the hood(as recommended by Pana), I couldnt find any difference but. Only thing is the built in flash is useless when wide angle is in use. Probably Pana should come up with some mechanism to move up the flash unit, little bit to compensate the big WA lens. I LIKE IT.

September 21st, 2003, 07:29 AM	#6
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	Samuel, how about starting a new thread on your lens. Maybe a lens and filter thread for the 100k. I think there are some new owners who might like to hear your experience; hasn't someone else also purchased the same WA you have?

September 21st, 2003, 04:29 PM	#7
Samuel Raj Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 210	Thanks, Patricia, for letting me know, and its good :-) to know some one there to get some idea from my experiences. I thought of just let you know about the performance of that WA lens. I still will post its performance and characteristics in separate thread.

September 21st, 2003, 07:46 PM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I e-mailed Tiffen again and asked them for an e-mail to the company who distributes them in Canada. (Last time I only got their long distance phone number.) I must have called every cam dealer in town, from what I recall, and no one carried the Mega Plus line. Same story with Velbon tripods. I couldn't find anyone who carries them. They used to be everywhere, but that was a few years ago. Makes you wonder, don't it? :)

September 21st, 2003, 08:35 PM	#9
Patricia Kim Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 453	Probably something to do, in Tiffen's case, with the restructuring.

September 24th, 2003, 03:16 AM	#10
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Tiffen USA has been quite helpful with their quick responses to my e-mails. However, I have yet to hear from the Canadian Tiffen distributor---asking them about availability of the new Tiffen Mega Plus line of lens adaptors. If anyone living in the USA owns one, or has a chance to go look at one and try it out with their cam, please feel free to post your impressions here. Thanks!