Best WA Lens for the Z7 at DVinfo.net

Chad Dyle · December 9th, 2008, 10:11 PM

I have a 16x9 .75x wide angle lens on my Z7 and have been pretty happy with it. It does get a little soft on the sides, but I can deal with it. I'm in need of another WA lens for my other Z7 and wanted to know if you guys had any other lenses you preferred.

Thanks!

Bill Petropoulos · December 11th, 2008, 02:44 AM

The best would be the interchangeable one sony makes specifically for the Z7.
I don't know if it's shipping yet.

Sony Product Detail Page - VCL308BWH

I'm waiting to see how it looks before I invest in the Z7.
I don't know what's taking them so long...

-Bill

Brian Rhodes · December 16th, 2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Petropoulos

The best would be the interchangeable one sony makes specifically for the Z7.
I don't know if it's shipping yet.

Sony Product Detail Page - VCL308BWH

I'm waiting to see how it looks before I invest in the Z7.
I don't know what's taking them so long...

-Bill

I tested this lens at NAB on my ZU great lens.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/sony-hvr-...192mm-jpg.html

Bill Petropoulos · December 16th, 2008, 11:23 PM

Can we get you to post the video from those shots?

Do you remember if the edges had barrel distortion? Like this:
Barrel Distortion

Or did it look rectilinear, like this:
Rectilinear

It's hard to tell from your grabs.
I would need to see movement to know for sure.

Thanks,

-Bill

Mike Paterson · December 17th, 2008, 05:49 AM

I'm pretty sure it's now available - has anyone actually got one of these lenses?

Chad Dyle · December 17th, 2008, 09:57 AM

I just did a search for it and didn't find it. Anybody have any luck tracking this thing down?

Bill Petropoulos · December 17th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Funny.
The camera has been out for over a year.

SONY touts this camera as: "The HVR-Z7U's unique design is the first of its kind; a handheld camera with the interchangeable lens capability".

What good is it if there are no other lenses available!

-Bill

Mike Paterson · December 17th, 2008, 01:39 PM

listed as in stock here: Creative Video Sony Specialist Dealers > Sony VCL-308BWH (VCL308BWH) 1/3inch Wide Angle Lens for the HVR-Z7E

Chad Dyle · December 18th, 2008, 06:54 AM

I'm just not going to spend that kind of money on a lens. I'd much rather buy another 16x9 WA adapter. It adds a little bit of weight to the front of the camera, but other than that, it looks fine. Does anyone know if the E version will work with the US camera?

Brian Rhodes · December 18th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Petropoulos

Can we get you to post the video from those shots?

Do you remember if the edges had barrel distortion? Like this:
Barrel Distortion

Or did it look rectilinear, like this:
Rectilinear

It's hard to tell from your grabs.
I would need to see movement to know for sure.

Thanks,

-Bill

I will try to post some raw footage this weekend did not notice any Distortion.

Alvin Lee · January 26th, 2009, 05:16 PM

16X9 has introduced a new line of WA adapters for the EX and Z7s (i.e. the EX line). Does this mean that the older 72mm dia WA adapters are not good enough and will produce vignetting?
Chad, is your 0.75X WA the older version? Does it give you vignettting at the 4 corners?

Anyone has used the old 0.7X WA from 16X9? Does it give vignettting at the 4 corners?

I'm looking into getting a full-zoom-thru WA adapter for my Z7 real soon. Couldn't decide whether to go with 16X9 or century optics. I wouldn't want to get one that will give me vignetting at all.

Ryan Avery · January 27th, 2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin Lee

16X9 has introduced a new line of WA adapters for the EX and Z7s (i.e. the EX line). Does this mean that the older 72mm dia WA adapters are not good enough and will produce vignetting?
Chad, is your 0.75X WA the older version? Does it give you vignettting at the 4 corners?

Anyone has used the old 0.7X WA from 16X9? Does it give vignettting at the 4 corners?

I'm looking into getting a full-zoom-thru WA adapter for my Z7 real soon. Couldn't decide whether to go with 16X9 or century optics. I wouldn't want to get one that will give me vignetting at all.

Sample pics of the Schneider Century Optics attachments for the Z7U:

.75X W/A CONV HD Z7/270 BAY - Schneider Optics

Click on the 'Sample' tab if it doesn't come up automatically. No vignetting.

I have seen both 16x9 adapters and they both vignetted on my Z7U but maybe thay have somthing new. Don't trust me on that one; have someone else here that doesn't have an interest in you buying a Century tell you their experience. ;)

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

December 9th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#1
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	Best WA Lens for the Z7 I have a 16x9 .75x wide angle lens on my Z7 and have been pretty happy with it. It does get a little soft on the sides, but I can deal with it. I'm in need of another WA lens for my other Z7 and wanted to know if you guys had any other lenses you preferred. Thanks! __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

December 16th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#4
Bill Petropoulos Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orange County, Calif. USA Posts: 70	Can we get you to post the video from those shots? Do you remember if the edges had barrel distortion? Like this: Barrel Distortion Or did it look rectilinear, like this: Rectilinear It's hard to tell from your grabs. I would need to see movement to know for sure. Thanks, -Bill Last edited by Bill Petropoulos; December 17th, 2008 at 12:21 AM.

December 17th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#6
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	I just did a search for it and didn't find it. Anybody have any luck tracking this thing down? __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

December 18th, 2008, 06:54 AM	#9
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	I'm just not going to spend that kind of money on a lens. I'd much rather buy another 16x9 WA adapter. It adds a little bit of weight to the front of the camera, but other than that, it looks fine. Does anyone know if the E version will work with the US camera? __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

December 11th, 2008, 02:44 AM	#2
Bill Petropoulos Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orange County, Calif. USA Posts: 70	The best would be the interchangeable one sony makes specifically for the Z7. I don't know if it's shipping yet. Sony Product Detail Page - VCL308BWH I'm waiting to see how it looks before I invest in the Z7. I don't know what's taking them so long... -Bill

December 17th, 2008, 05:49 AM	#5
Mike Paterson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 99	I'm pretty sure it's now available - has anyone actually got one of these lenses?

December 17th, 2008, 11:47 AM	#7
Bill Petropoulos Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orange County, Calif. USA Posts: 70	Funny. The camera has been out for over a year. SONY touts this camera as: "The HVR-Z7U's unique design is the first of its kind; a handheld camera with the interchangeable lens capability". What good is it if there are no other lenses available! -Bill

December 17th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#8
Mike Paterson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 99	listed as in stock here: Creative Video Sony Specialist Dealers > Sony VCL-308BWH (VCL308BWH) 1/3inch Wide Angle Lens for the HVR-Z7E

January 26th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#11
Alvin Lee New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 11	16X9 has introduced a new line of WA adapters for the EX and Z7s (i.e. the EX line). Does this mean that the older 72mm dia WA adapters are not good enough and will produce vignetting? Chad, is your 0.75X WA the older version? Does it give you vignettting at the 4 corners? Anyone has used the old 0.7X WA from 16X9? Does it give vignettting at the 4 corners? I'm looking into getting a full-zoom-thru WA adapter for my Z7 real soon. Couldn't decide whether to go with 16X9 or century optics. I wouldn't want to get one that will give me vignetting at all.