Telephoto Lens For VX2000 at DVinfo.net

Dave Largent · November 5th, 2003, 12:35 PM

Anyone have any experience with anything okay or better in the 2X range, or so? Any brand you've tried that you would advise to avoid? How about the idea of considering a 52mm or 55mm tele
with a step down ring (from the VX' 58mm threads) or is this a bad idea?

Steve Nunez · November 5th, 2003, 06:31 PM

Dave,

Sony has a spectacular 1.7x tele-extender that is 58mm! It's excellent and is less expensive than the Century version. Make sure you get the "HG" version- it stands for high-grade and it's optically excellent!!!!!

Federico Prieto · November 7th, 2003, 10:58 AM

I am 100% agree with Steve....I have the same sony tele adapter and it works great!

FP

Dave Largent · November 7th, 2003, 03:06 PM

Is it total zoom through? Is there any vignetteing at the wide?

Mike Black · November 8th, 2003, 08:34 AM

Hi Dave,
I sold my Sony 1.7X and got the century 2.0X with the bayonet mount which is much sturdier than the screw on mount.
I found the lens to be really better in color and contrast, and really use it a lot for wildlife. The 2.0X is just enough for small wildlife and sometimes I even have to use the 2.0X digital zoom although I don't like to. Only for this reason I would like to have the GL2 for the extra Zoom.
Mike

Federico Prieto · November 8th, 2003, 10:41 AM

"Is it total zoom through? Is there any vignetteing at the wide?"

Yes Dave, the Sony tele lens has vignetteing at wide.

FP

Steve Nunez · November 8th, 2003, 08:16 PM

Mike,

I've seen bayonet mount offered- what is that and how does that work in difference to the screw in mount?

Dave Largent · November 8th, 2003, 09:00 PM

Thanks, guys. I'm going to get the Sony HG.

Mike Black · November 9th, 2003, 08:57 PM

Hi Steve,
It mounts directly on the outer side of the camera lens and not where the filter screws into. The bayonet only needs about 1/4 turn, and is much stronger than the thread mount which can also be dificult when you are in a hurry. The only negative is that I have to take off the UV filter before.
It gives a more secure feeling knowing that you are not putting any strain on the VX2000.
Mike

Dave Largent · November 18th, 2003, 07:33 PM

Got in the Sony 1.7X HG Sony telephoto. Had a chance to take a brief look at it this evening. Initial impression is that there is some loss in sharpness and contrast with this lens. I'll try to get a better look during the day. I must decide by tomorrow what to do with the lens. Anyone else notice any trouble with this lens?

Steve Nunez · November 19th, 2003, 08:54 AM

Dave,

I never noticed a drop in sharpness or contrast- but then again I shot in pretty good lighting. I shot with a GL2 and supposedly the VX is sharper so maybe you do take a small hit in sharpness.....are u finding it un-useable?

Dave Largent · November 19th, 2003, 10:49 PM

I put up a review of the Sony 1.7X telephoto and it's use with a VX in the "Open DV Discussion" forum.

G. Lee Gordon · November 20th, 2003, 03:47 PM

Hey guys (and gals). I just purchased a tele and wide lense. When I zoom in all the way there is a black circle. It's like looking through a looking glass. What is that? Is that normal? How can I get rid of that???

Bryan Beasleigh · November 21st, 2003, 01:03 AM

Sounds like vignetting. Your filter ring or the lens barrel is in the frame. This happens when you go wide.

You said when you zoom in meaning full telephoto? Which lens does this happen with?

G. Lee Gordon · November 21st, 2003, 11:22 AM

It happens with the Telephoto lens. How can I avoid vignetting?

November 5th, 2003, 12:35 PM	#1
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Telephoto Lens For VX2000 Anyone have any experience with anything okay or better in the 2X range, or so? Any brand you've tried that you would advise to avoid? How about the idea of considering a 52mm or 55mm tele with a step down ring (from the VX' 58mm threads) or is this a bad idea?

November 5th, 2003, 06:31 PM	#2
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Dave, Sony has a spectacular 1.7x tele-extender that is 58mm! It's excellent and is less expensive than the Century version. Make sure you get the "HG" version- it stands for high-grade and it's optically excellent!!!!! __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 8th, 2003, 08:16 PM	#7
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Mike, I've seen bayonet mount offered- what is that and how does that work in difference to the screw in mount? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 9th, 2003, 08:57 PM	#9
Mike Black Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica Posts: 37	Bayonet mount Hi Steve, It mounts directly on the outer side of the camera lens and not where the filter screws into. The bayonet only needs about 1/4 turn, and is much stronger than the thread mount which can also be dificult when you are in a hurry. The only negative is that I have to take off the UV filter before. It gives a more secure feeling knowing that you are not putting any strain on the VX2000. Mike

November 19th, 2003, 08:54 AM	#11
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Dave, I never noticed a drop in sharpness or contrast- but then again I shot in pretty good lighting. I shot with a GL2 and supposedly the VX is sharper so maybe you do take a small hit in sharpness.....are u finding it un-useable? __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 7th, 2003, 10:58 AM	#3
Federico Prieto Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 117	I am 100% agree with Steve....I have the same sony tele adapter and it works great! FP

November 7th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#4
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Is it total zoom through? Is there any vignetteing at the wide?

November 8th, 2003, 08:34 AM	#5
Mike Black Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica Posts: 37	Hi Dave, I sold my Sony 1.7X and got the century 2.0X with the bayonet mount which is much sturdier than the screw on mount. I found the lens to be really better in color and contrast, and really use it a lot for wildlife. The 2.0X is just enough for small wildlife and sometimes I even have to use the 2.0X digital zoom although I don't like to. Only for this reason I would like to have the GL2 for the extra Zoom. Mike

November 8th, 2003, 10:41 AM	#6
Federico Prieto Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 117	"Is it total zoom through? Is there any vignetteing at the wide?" Yes Dave, the Sony tele lens has vignetteing at wide. FP

November 8th, 2003, 09:00 PM	#8
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Thanks, guys. I'm going to get the Sony HG.

November 18th, 2003, 07:33 PM	#10
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Got in the Sony 1.7X HG Sony telephoto. Had a chance to take a brief look at it this evening. Initial impression is that there is some loss in sharpness and contrast with this lens. I'll try to get a better look during the day. I must decide by tomorrow what to do with the lens. Anyone else notice any trouble with this lens?

November 19th, 2003, 10:49 PM	#12
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	I put up a review of the Sony 1.7X telephoto and it's use with a VX in the "Open DV Discussion" forum.

November 20th, 2003, 03:47 PM	#13
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	Hey guys (and gals). I just purchased a tele and wide lense. When I zoom in all the way there is a black circle. It's like looking through a looking glass. What is that? Is that normal? How can I get rid of that???

November 21st, 2003, 01:03 AM	#14
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Sounds like vignetting. Your filter ring or the lens barrel is in the frame. This happens when you go wide. You said when you zoom in meaning full telephoto? Which lens does this happen with?

November 21st, 2003, 11:22 AM	#15
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	It happens with the Telephoto lens. How can I avoid vignetting?