Question regarding lenses requiring step-up rings at DVinfo.net

Craig Irving · January 17th, 2007, 01:11 PM

Is there any disadvantage to purchasing Sony's wide-angle lens for the Z1U/FX1 and using a step-up ring rather than waiting for the wide-angle lens that will be for the V1U?

This is more of a general question actually, if I were to consider other lenses would I still have to make sure that it is a 62mm mount or do step-up rings perform the job just fine? Is there a downside?

Marshall Levy · January 17th, 2007, 02:52 PM

Many folks do this and seem happy with the results, but depending on the ring and distance between the camera lens and the attached lens you can lose some zoom-through, focusing issues, vignetting, etc.

Since you mentioned the Z1 & V1, I own several of both and just simply purchased the proper lenses for each so as to ensure I won't have any problems. It's a significant added cost, but it illeviates any issues.

Fyi, I lucked out getting a V1U WA lens - there's no known, new stock of these for a few more weeks.

Also, I use Raynox fisheyes for both and got the 62mm "HD" version for the V1U - gorgeous banding - it's great!

A lot will come down to what you plan on delivering to the client in terms of quality...at least in my opinion.

Craig Irving · January 17th, 2007, 03:11 PM

Good to know, thanks! I guess I meant to say a step-down ring, not a step-up ring.

Although it's good to know that there aren't any major drawbacks either way.

January 17th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#1
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	Question regarding lenses requiring step-up rings Is there any disadvantage to purchasing Sony's wide-angle lens for the Z1U/FX1 and using a step-up ring rather than waiting for the wide-angle lens that will be for the V1U? This is more of a general question actually, if I were to consider other lenses would I still have to make sure that it is a 62mm mount or do step-up rings perform the job just fine? Is there a downside?

January 17th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#2
Marshall Levy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 304	Many folks do this and seem happy with the results, but depending on the ring and distance between the camera lens and the attached lens you can lose some zoom-through, focusing issues, vignetting, etc. Since you mentioned the Z1 & V1, I own several of both and just simply purchased the proper lenses for each so as to ensure I won't have any problems. It's a significant added cost, but it illeviates any issues. Fyi, I lucked out getting a V1U WA lens - there's no known, new stock of these for a few more weeks. Also, I use Raynox fisheyes for both and got the 62mm "HD" version for the V1U - gorgeous banding - it's great! A lot will come down to what you plan on delivering to the client in terms of quality...at least in my opinion.

January 17th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#3
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	Good to know, thanks! I guess I meant to say a step-down ring, not a step-up ring. Although it's good to know that there aren't any major drawbacks either way.