add on lenses for the g2

[Etienne Brès]

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

 

[morris]

Canon!

Morris

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

 

[Etienne Brès]

Do you have any data on that? Do you use canon lenses with the lens mate (+ step up rings) or do you use the canon adapter?

tieno

Morris

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

--
tieno

 

[morris]

Morris I use Olympus B-300, discontinued but available with large effort, with lensmate and step ring.

Morris

tieno

Morris

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

--
tieno

 

[Etienne Brès]

I thought you recommended Canon lenses!

Morris

tieno

Morris

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

--
tieno

--
tieno

 

[James Wedewer]

Tieno,

Many people here are using the lensmate adapter with Tiffen Megaplus lenses and are very happy with them. The megaplus lens is often considered equal to the Canon's in quality, and vigenetting on the wide-angle at least is non-existent. There is some vignetting on the tele-photo if the Canon is at wide-angle, but that's expected because you shouldn't be using the telephoto converter with the Canon at less than half zoom anyway (although there might be some vignetting there yet).

While the Canon lens might have slightly better resolution, they also cost $150+ each, whereas you can get the Tiffen lenses for $80 or less each. Some of the best pictures I've seen (of course, that depends on the photographer!) with converters were using Tiffen megaplus lenses. Additionally, if you decide after this to buy Canon lenses, but the Canon 58mm adapter and keep your Lensmate just for filters.

The Olympus B-300 mentioned is apparently an awesome lens, though many feel the Tiffen is comparable and much easier to come by.

-James

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

 

[Etienne Brès]

James,

Thanks for your advise. The price of canon lenses seem to be lower here in Europe. According to my calculation a full set of Tiffen Mega plus lenses + step down rings and postage would cost approximately 200 € (I don't know about custom fees) while canon lenses would cost 20 % in this price I include to cost of the adapter;

Another point is to reduce the manipulation when on site. I would not be so keen to remove the lensmate of my camera when shooting in the rain.
I will think a little more about it before I take my decision.

Tieno

Many people here are using the lensmate adapter with Tiffen
Megaplus lenses and are very happy with them. The megaplus lens is
often considered equal to the Canon's in quality, and vigenetting
on the wide-angle at least is non-existent. There is some
vignetting on the tele-photo if the Canon is at wide-angle, but
that's expected because you shouldn't be using the telephoto
converter with the Canon at less than half zoom anyway (although
there might be some vignetting there yet).

While the Canon lens might have slightly better resolution, they
also cost $150+ each, whereas you can get the Tiffen lenses for $80
or less each. Some of the best pictures I've seen (of course, that
depends on the photographer!) with converters were using Tiffen
megaplus lenses. Additionally, if you decide after this to buy
Canon lenses, but the Canon 58mm adapter and keep your Lensmate
just for filters.

The Olympus B-300 mentioned is apparently an awesome lens, though
many feel the Tiffen is comparable and much easier to come by.

-James

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

--
tieno

 

[Tim O'Neill]

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Tieno: consider the canon tele lens for an add on. It is comparatively cheaper than some of the others if you shop around. The lens needs a canon adapter too, wont fit Lensmate. As for wide angle, I'd use the photostitch and the regular lens. I have found lots of luck even handholding stitches. For the Lensmate, a uv filter and polarizer will do it...maybe a neutral density filter (they are cheap) for some water flowing shots. Tim

 

[Phil Douglis]

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter, which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution, and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas. I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links to those particular stories and view a large number of photos -- some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x converters. You should be able to spot them through either the nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

 

[Etienne Brès]

Tim

Have you ever tried a step up ring for using the canon tele lens with the lens mate?

Tieno

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Tieno: consider the canon tele lens for an add on. It is
comparatively cheaper than some of the others if you shop around.
The lens needs a canon adapter too, wont fit Lensmate. As for wide
angle, I'd use the photostitch and the regular lens. I have found
lots of luck even handholding stitches. For the Lensmate, a uv
filter and polarizer will do it...maybe a neutral density filter
(they are cheap) for some water flowing shots. Tim

--
tieno

 

[Etienne Brès]

Thanks a lot for your nice advice Phil.

I suppose that the canon tele lens is useful for the 100mm to 150mm range where the Kenko lens is not so effective.

Tieno

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp
image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length
enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have
the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for
wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm
plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is
extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is
not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must
consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory
lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter,
which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require
any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution,
and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas.
I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that
had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I
had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops
cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting
problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch
prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such
purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as
long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my
pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen
converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively
this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in
Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on
http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home
page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links
to those particular stories and view a large number of photos --
some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x
converters. You should be able to spot them through either the
nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If
you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be
happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will
help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

--
tieno

 

[Phil Douglis]

Tieno:

Yes, the Canon 1.5x teleconverter would be my choice to cover the 102mm-153mm range. That's why I purchsed one -- I use it with the Canon adapter. But as I said in my previous post, I seldom find use for the particular range, so this lens usually sits in my bag.

I can't comment on the Kenco lens -- I've never used one.

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona

Tieno

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp
image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length
enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have
the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for
wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm
plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is
extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is
not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must
consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory
lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter,
which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require
any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution,
and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas.
I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that
had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I
had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops
cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting
problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch
prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such
purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as
long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my
pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen
converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively
this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in
Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on
http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home
page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links
to those particular stories and view a large number of photos --
some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x
converters. You should be able to spot them through either the
nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If
you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be
happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will
help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

--
tieno

--

[email protected]

 

[togal]

I own Casio QV3500 - same lens as G1/G2. I have CrystalVue 8x32 lens. It vignettes a lot. Here you have an example with camera x3 zoom (cropped 1600x1200 out of 2048x1365) resized to 800x600 and compressed. Vignetting still visible. I think you will get the same result with G1/G2. With this set up I get 800 mm focal lenght.



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Togal

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

 

[morris]

You asked "The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?" I answered from he selection.

Morris

Morris

tieno

Morris

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

--
tieno

--
tieno

 

[Peter N]

Phil:

You took beatiful shots! Your G2 images are sharp and clear with those lens on. I am looking to buy UV filter and Polarizer filter for my G3, and your inputs confirm that Tiffen filters are those I should buy.

I have few questions for you:
1) Should I buy UV filter that absorbs 100% UV or

2) Should I buy circular polarizer or linear polarizer? Tiffen indicated that the circular is for newer cameras, so I should buy circular?

3) Did you the UV filter outside the polarizer filter? That is, G2's lens adapter-> polarizer filter-> UV filter?

4) When you used the Tiffen wide-angle and tele lens converters, did you also use polarizer-> UV filter settings?

Thanks in advance for your time.

--
Peter

G3 - it's amazing!
http://myg3shots.dynu.com/gallery/

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp
image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length
enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have
the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for
wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm
plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is
extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is
not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must
consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory
lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter,
which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require
any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution,
and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas.
I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that
had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I
had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops
cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting
problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch
prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such
purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as
long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my
pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen
converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively
this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in
Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on
http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home
page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links
to those particular stories and view a large number of photos --
some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x
converters. You should be able to spot them through either the
nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If
you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be
happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will
help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

 

[jab3]

Read this information, he did a lot of work to answer a lot of questions. Lens adapter, Tele lens, Wide Angle lens, etc.

http://kazutoku.cside21.com/G1andG2/report1_eng.htm#filter

JB

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

 

[Phil Douglis]

Phil:

You took beatiful shots! Your G2 images are sharp and clear with
those lens on. I am looking to buy UV filter and Polarizer filter
for my G3, and your inputs confirm that Tiffen filters are those I
should buy.

Thanks, Peter -- I've had no problem with my Tiffen converter lenses or Tiffen filters.

I have few questions for you:
1) Should I buy UV filter that absorbs 100% UV or
has filters that absorb 85%, 90%, etc) UV? What's the difference?

I don't think it will matter very much. Most people use the UV filter as protective device, rather than as a photographic aid.

2) Should I buy circular polarizer or linear polarizer? Tiffen
indicated that the circular is for newer cameras, so I should buy
circular?

Yes, as far as I know, a circular Polarizer is appropriate.

3) Did you the UV filter outside the polarizer filter? That is,
G2's lens adapter-> polarizer filter-> UV filter?

When I do use a UV filter, I use it to protect a lens. However I find that stacking a UV filter on top of another filter, such as a Polarizer, or even stacking one on top of a converter lens, produces vignetting. As a result, I rarely use a UV filter any more.

4) When you used the Tiffen wide-angle and tele lens converters,
did you also use polarizer-> UV filter settings?

The meter in your camera will set exposure values with or without a filter -- it makes no difference if you are using a converter lens or not.

Thanks in advance for your time.

--
Peter

G3 - it's amazing!
http://myg3shots.dynu.com/gallery/

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp
image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length
enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have
the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for
wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm
plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is
extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is
not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must
consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory
lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter,
which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require
any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution,
and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas.
I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that
had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I
had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops
cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting
problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch
prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such
purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as
long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my
pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen
converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively
this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in
Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on
http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home
page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links
to those particular stories and view a large number of photos --
some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x
converters. You should be able to spot them through either the
nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If
you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be
happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will
help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

--
Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

 

[fairbanks2]

Phil, where did you get the 200mm range converter?

Yes, the Canon 1.5x teleconverter would be my choice to cover the
102mm-153mm range. That's why I purchsed one -- I use it with the
Canon adapter. But as I said in my previous post, I seldom find
use for the particular range, so this lens usually sits in my bag.

I can't comment on the Kenco lens -- I've never used one.

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona

Tieno

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp
image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length
enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have
the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for
wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm
plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is
extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is
not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must
consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory
lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter,
which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require
any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution,
and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas.
I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that
had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I
had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops
cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting
problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch
prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such
purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as
long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my
pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen
converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively
this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in
Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on
http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home
page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links
to those particular stories and view a large number of photos --
some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x
converters. You should be able to spot them through either the
nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If
you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be
happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will
help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

--
tieno

--

[email protected]

 

[Phil Douglis]

Lee:

I ordered it as part of an-line discounted package from dcpro.com. The package included the Tiffen 2x telephoto converter (200mm) and the Tiffen .75x wideangle converter (26mm), and the Tiffen G2 adapter mount, which is used to attach these lenses to the G2. The package also included a bag, which I did not want, so they deducted $12.00 from the $163.00 price.

I just checked this website, and the package is still available. The would probably the 2x lens to you by itself for around $100 or so.

Here is a link that will take you directly to the package I purchased:

http://www.dcprodirect.com/new/index.asp?Title=7&GroupId=8&CategoryID=96&BrowseAll=&CameraId=290&ManufacturerId=43&Manufacturer=Canon&Model=PowerShot+G2&bycamera=1&KitId=456&BundledKits=&viewkit=yes

Good luck,

Phil Douglis
Director,The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, AZ
[email protected]

Phil, where did you get the 200mm range converter?

Yes, the Canon 1.5x teleconverter would be my choice to cover the
102mm-153mm range. That's why I purchsed one -- I use it with the
Canon adapter. But as I said in my previous post, I seldom find
use for the particular range, so this lens usually sits in my bag.

I can't comment on the Kenco lens -- I've never used one.

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona

Tieno

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
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tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp
image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length
enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have
the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for
wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm
plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is
extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is
not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must
consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory
lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter,
which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require
any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution,
and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas.
I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that
had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I
had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops
cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting
problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch
prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such
purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as
long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my
pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen
converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively
this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in
Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on
http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home
page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links
to those particular stories and view a large number of photos --
some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x
converters. You should be able to spot them through either the
nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If
you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be
happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will
help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

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[fairbanks2]

Do you have any examples of the wide angle lense in that set?

Thanks

I ordered it as part of an-line discounted package from dcpro.com.
The package included the Tiffen 2x telephoto converter (200mm) and
the Tiffen .75x wideangle converter (26mm), and the Tiffen G2
adapter mount, which is used to attach these lenses to the G2. The
package also included a bag, which I did not want, so they deducted
$12.00 from the $163.00 price.

I just checked this website, and the package is still available.
The would probably the 2x lens to you by itself for around $100 or
so.

Here is a link that will take you directly to the package I purchased:

http://www.dcprodirect.com/new/index.asp?Title=7&GroupId=8&CategoryID=96&BrowseAll=&CameraId=290&ManufacturerId=43&Manufacturer=Canon&Model=PowerShot+G2&bycamera=1&KitId=456&BundledKits=&viewkit=yes

Good luck,

Phil Douglis
Director,The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, AZ
[email protected]

Phil, where did you get the 200mm range converter?

Yes, the Canon 1.5x teleconverter would be my choice to cover the
102mm-153mm range. That's why I purchsed one -- I use it with the
Canon adapter. But as I said in my previous post, I seldom find
use for the particular range, so this lens usually sits in my bag.

I can't comment on the Kenco lens -- I've never used one.

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona

Tieno

It is quite possible that this subject was treated before. But I do
not know where to find the relevant data.

I have a g2 with a lens mate and I am inquiring for add on lenses.

Which lenses are best (in terms of resolution, vignetting and CA)?
The canon lenses or the Tiffent Mega plus lenses?

Thanks for the help
--
tieno

Hi, Tieno:

I have the Canon 1.5x teleconverter for my G2 -- it makes a sharp
image, but I never use it. I find does not increase my focal length
enough -- 153mm just is not long enough for my needs. I also have
the Tiffen 2x teleconverter and use it constantly, particularly for
wildlife and other telephoto subject matter which calls for a 200mm
plus lens. I also have the Tiffen .75x wideangle, which is
extremely useful. It makes the 35mm wide end of my zoom, which is
not a true wideangle, into a 26mm lens, which is.

Both of the Tiffen conveter lenses perform adequately -- you must
consider that we are talking about extremely inexpensive accessory
lenses here. I do not use the Lensmate -- I use the Tiffen adapter,
which is made specifically for these lenses, and does not require
any additional "rings".

As for your specific questions involving vignetting, resolution,
and CA, I did not find significant problems in any of these areas.
I clipped some corners off a few wideangle shots, but I think that
had more to do with the added thickness of a polarizing filter I
had on this lens, than the lens itself -- I simply used Photoshops
cloning tool to remove the dark corners and correct the vignetting
problem. I present my photos on the web, and I make 8x10 inch
prints as well, and I find that resolution is satisfactory for such
purposes. To me, content will always more important than form -- as
long as these lenses are able to help me put meaning into my
pictures, they will be useful tools. And both of the Tiffen
converters met this challenge for me.

I used both of these Tiffen converter lenses on my G2 extensively
this summer on a long shoot in Alaska, on the Bering Sea, and in
Siberia. I have posted picture stories from this trip on
http://www.worldisround.com , a travel photography web site. I have a "home
page" on this site. If you go to this page, you can click on links
to those particular stories and view a large number of photos --
some of them were made with either the Tiffen 2x or Tiffen .75x
converters. You should be able to spot them through either the
nature of the subject matter, or by the info in the captions. If
you have any specific questions about any of these photos, I'd be
happy to answer them. Good luck in your decision. Hope this will
help.

Here is the link to my pictures:

http://www.worldisround.com/home/pnd1/index.html

Phil Douglis
Director, The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phoenix, Arizona
[email protected]

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