Century Optics 86MM +2.6 ACHROMATIC DIOPTER at DVinfo.net

Jason Bodnar · August 18th, 2009, 11:49 PM

Anyone try one of these with an EX1? Any sample footage or pics? Opinions? Compared to built in Macro?

86MM +2.6 ACHROMATIC DIOPTER - Schneider Optics

Jonathan Shaw · August 19th, 2009, 01:38 AM

I can't say regarding the Ex1, but I have used century achromatic diopters on Z1's and XHA1's and they are fantastic. They kick the arse out of single element ones, you can also stack them to get ultra tight. I would imagine the 86mm ones are just as good.

Jon

Jason Bodnar · August 19th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Thanks Jonathan! Do you have any samples with the Z1?

Alastair Traill · August 20th, 2009, 05:37 AM

Hi Jason,

Another possible lens is made by Canon in a 77 mm mount and is designated the Canon 77 mm Close up lens 500D. The strength is 2 diopter and it also has more than one element. I cannot comment on the optical quality of either the Canon or the Schneider.

John Poipie · August 20th, 2009, 03:25 PM

Century Optics 86MM +2.6 ACHROMATIC DIOPTER.
Is this an zoom extender or not?
Does it work on the Ex3 just by using a stepper ring?

August 18th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#1
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Century Optics 86MM +2.6 ACHROMATIC DIOPTER Anyone try one of these with an EX1? Any sample footage or pics? Opinions? Compared to built in Macro? 86MM +2.6 ACHROMATIC DIOPTER - Schneider Optics

August 19th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#2
Jonathan Shaw Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 552	I can't say regarding the Ex1, but I have used century achromatic diopters on Z1's and XHA1's and they are fantastic. They kick the arse out of single element ones, you can also stack them to get ultra tight. I would imagine the 86mm ones are just as good. Jon __________________ www.ginclearfilm.com www.facebook.com/ginclearfilm

August 19th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#3
Jason Bodnar Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 376	Thanks Jonathan! Do you have any samples with the Z1?

August 20th, 2009, 05:37 AM	#4
Alastair Traill Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 626	Hi Jason, Another possible lens is made by Canon in a 77 mm mount and is designated the Canon 77 mm Close up lens 500D. The strength is 2 diopter and it also has more than one element. I cannot comment on the optical quality of either the Canon or the Schneider.

August 20th, 2009, 03:25 PM	#5
John Poipie Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40	Century Optics 86MM +2.6 ACHROMATIC DIOPTER. Is this an zoom extender or not? Does it work on the Ex3 just by using a stepper ring?