Wide Angle Lenses

Spike Spiegel · February 24th, 2005, 12:09 PM

I'm thinking about getting this as well. I had a question though, would you rather go 16:9 and lose quality, or 4:3 wi/ a wide-angle lense and keep it picture perfect?

Donald Pittelli · February 24th, 2005, 02:28 PM

hi Mr Spiegel
well sir the dvc30 dose not have real 16:9 . so i use sqeeze mode whitch dose a very nice job by the way . and i almost always use the wide lens . i think it dose a good job you can zoom rite through and it stays in focus . so all and all i would say its very good . but my standards may be lower than the next guys so it is best to see for yourself . i hope this is helpful . dp

Leo Salazar · February 28th, 2005, 09:53 AM

Hello

I just bought the Panasonic 0.7 Wide Angle (AG-LW4307) adapter and I like that image quality comparing the on camera lens to the lens plus adaptor, is very consistent.

There is relativelly minor barel distortion on opening up fully but it is minor and predictable that an adapter like this will produce this effect.

The wide angle is of course not as radical as the .3 Century one but is like using a 28mm wide lens instead of a 45mm lens in 35mm stills photography.

Hope this comment is of use to someone looking for this kind of adapter.

Regards

Leo

Rush Hamden · March 8th, 2005, 01:27 AM

Another solution is to use a 43mm-58mm adapter, then mount a Canon WD-58H or a Century DS-65CV58 screw-in lens. Neither should vignette since your are going up in ring size. But this is just an opinion for more options, in case someone is unhappy with their 43mm Panny lens.

Evan C. King · March 8th, 2005, 01:51 AM

that is exactly what i just did, i just ordered a stepup from 43-58 and the Canon WD-58H, i'll post pics and results once i get it

Dan Davis · March 10th, 2005, 09:49 PM

Is it correct that the AG-LW4307 has no front filter threads?

Does everything have to be done with matte box/filter attachment?

Why would they build a lens without threads?

Leo Salazar · March 11th, 2005, 07:30 AM

Hello Dan

It is correct, no front threads...

Coming from stills photography, I have wondered why in the realm of camcorder optics no front threads seems to be quite normal...

All movements in life require some re-adjustment.... !

On all other aspects, the AG-LW4307 is great, I hardly use the camera without it.

Regards

Leo

Lebroz James · March 20th, 2005, 08:03 PM

Pana doees not make lens(do they)?

Probably leica so thats why people say its good probably is

Pana outsources for lense(also some ccd's)

Michael Best · January 1st, 2006, 10:54 AM

I need a to get a bit wider with the lense on my DVX, any recommendations or things to stay away from? Thanks

Tim Hyten · January 2nd, 2006, 09:19 PM

Century Optics sells good stuff. You need to figure out what exactly you want because different wide angles offer different advantages.

www.centuryoptics.com

Michael Best · January 2nd, 2006, 10:07 PM

Thanks for taking the time Tim

Andy Loos · July 28th, 2007, 12:41 PM

I need to purchase a wide angle lense for my camera. Any suggestions? Its has to be fairly reasonable. I found a cheap one on ebay, has anyone used this one. I would actually want to spend a little more, but no more than $200.

http://cgi.ebay.com/72mm-Wide-Angle-...QQcmdZViewItem

Is a dvx100b lense compatible with a dvx30?

J.S. King · October 14th, 2007, 01:52 PM

I need a wide angle conversion lens. My question is what is the difference between one that is zoom thru and one that is not? I can find a lens for $200 or up to $700 but need to know what I am paying for.

Giroud Francois · October 14th, 2007, 03:29 PM

i can hardly remember a WA lens made for video that is not zoom thru.
(but any way if you purchase such a lens, it is not to use it fully zoomed ?)

Daniel J. Wojcik · October 14th, 2007, 06:07 PM

Zoom through means you can use the full zoom range. Probably without having to fiddle with the focus.

Non-zoom through...won't. Or, at least, not fully.

For instance, the Century .6 will only let me zoom to about 70 on the DVX. After that, forget about focusing the thing at all.

February 24th, 2005, 02:28 PM	#62
Donald Pittelli Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: babylon ny Posts: 53	16:9 vs 4:3 hi Mr Spiegel well sir the dvc30 dose not have real 16:9 . so i use sqeeze mode whitch dose a very nice job by the way . and i almost always use the wide lens . i think it dose a good job you can zoom rite through and it stays in focus . so all and all i would say its very good . but my standards may be lower than the next guys so it is best to see for yourself . i hope this is helpful . dp __________________ dp

February 28th, 2005, 09:53 AM	#63
Leo Salazar New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Posts: 20	LW-4307 Hello I just bought the Panasonic 0.7 Wide Angle (AG-LW4307) adapter and I like that image quality comparing the on camera lens to the lens plus adaptor, is very consistent. There is relativelly minor barel distortion on opening up fully but it is minor and predictable that an adapter like this will produce this effect. The wide angle is of course not as radical as the .3 Century one but is like using a 28mm wide lens instead of a 45mm lens in 35mm stills photography. Hope this comment is of use to someone looking for this kind of adapter. Regards Leo

March 8th, 2005, 01:27 AM	#64
Rush Hamden Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 122	Another solution is to use a 43mm-58mm adapter, then mount a Canon WD-58H or a Century DS-65CV58 screw-in lens. Neither should vignette since your are going up in ring size. But this is just an opinion for more options, in case someone is unhappy with their 43mm Panny lens. __________________ Want to get more from your hard-earned gear? Digital Cinema Filmmaking Course 24 hours of educational video on 16 DVDs, focused on filmmaking savvy, examples, demonstrations, and tips. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing.

March 10th, 2005, 09:49 PM	#66
Dan Davis New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 21	Protection Is it correct that the AG-LW4307 has no front filter threads? Does everything have to be done with matte box/filter attachment? Why would they build a lens without threads?

March 11th, 2005, 07:30 AM	#67
Leo Salazar New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Posts: 20	no front threads Hello Dan It is correct, no front threads... Coming from stills photography, I have wondered why in the realm of camcorder optics no front threads seems to be quite normal... All movements in life require some re-adjustment.... ! On all other aspects, the AG-LW4307 is great, I hardly use the camera without it. Regards Leo

February 24th, 2005, 12:09 PM	#61
Spike Spiegel Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 429	I'm thinking about getting this as well. I had a question though, would you rather go 16:9 and lose quality, or 4:3 wi/ a wide-angle lense and keep it picture perfect?

March 8th, 2005, 01:51 AM	#65
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	that is exactly what i just did, i just ordered a stepup from 43-58 and the Canon WD-58H, i'll post pics and results once i get it

March 20th, 2005, 08:03 PM	#68
Lebroz James New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brookyn New York Posts: 13	Pana doees not make lens(do they) Pana doees not make lens(do they)? Probably leica so thats why people say its good probably is Pana outsources for lense(also some ccd's)

January 1st, 2006, 10:54 AM	#69
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Wide Angle I need a to get a bit wider with the lense on my DVX, any recommendations or things to stay away from? Thanks

January 2nd, 2006, 09:19 PM	#70
Tim Hyten Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 33	Century Optics sells good stuff. You need to figure out what exactly you want because different wide angles offer different advantages. www.centuryoptics.com

January 2nd, 2006, 10:07 PM	#71
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Thanks for taking the time Tim

July 28th, 2007, 12:41 PM	#72
Andy Loos Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 84	DVX100b Wide Angle Lense I need to purchase a wide angle lense for my camera. Any suggestions? Its has to be fairly reasonable. I found a cheap one on ebay, has anyone used this one. I would actually want to spend a little more, but no more than $200. http://cgi.ebay.com/72mm-Wide-Angle-...QQcmdZViewItem Is a dvx100b lense compatible with a dvx30?

October 14th, 2007, 01:52 PM	#73
J.S. King Tourist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mansfield, Texas Posts: 4	Wide Angle Confused I need a wide angle conversion lens. My question is what is the difference between one that is zoom thru and one that is not? I can find a lens for $200 or up to $700 but need to know what I am paying for.

October 14th, 2007, 03:29 PM	#74
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	i can hardly remember a WA lens made for video that is not zoom thru. (but any way if you purchase such a lens, it is not to use it fully zoomed ?)

October 14th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#75
Daniel J. Wojcik Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kempner, Texas Posts: 70	Zoom through means you can use the full zoom range. Probably without having to fiddle with the focus. Non-zoom through...won't. Or, at least, not fully. For instance, the Century .6 will only let me zoom to about 70 on the DVX. After that, forget about focusing the thing at all.