Lenses for G5

[Shishir]

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and play it safe?

Shishir.

 

[bellyson]

what is the general consensus on what adapters and lenses are best for the G5?

i was going to purchase the Lensmate adapter and Tiffen lenses (wide and tele) available from the Lensmate website. However, are the Canon lenses and adapter superior?

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

 

[Adam-T]

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses?

Avoid them like the plague and stick with canon and Olympus for converter lenses to be on the safe side.. There apparently is a good Tiffen Pro WA one but I don't know much about that .

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[Bricktop]

I've had the wide converter for a while now and have been very happy. The sand dune shots in the gallery: http://www.pbase.com/mooses/death_valley were taken mostly with the wide angle this past weekend. It gets my thumbs up.

BT

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

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[bellyson]

which wide converter did you use for these shots?

BT

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

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[Bricktop]

The Canon.

BT

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

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[wilsonb]

BT

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

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There are a few out there who would like a really quailfied answer to the question. I have made enquiries on this forum about Bower lenses and adapters being advertised on ebay. I have not had a response about them yet. The company that sells them has 46mm adapter tube that fits the Canon lens closely and when on the camera with filters it should not obstruct the AF and flash as much as bigger diameter adapters. Not having much success with my enquiries I have bought a Bower wide angle .38x and a Kenko 3x tele, they are expected any day now and I will post what I think of them. I also bought on ebay an adapter including a UV filter and there is even a nice lens cap included, it was at 52mm diameter as this suits the lenses I have bought. I am in Canada and can you believe the adapter came from Hong Kong in just 4 days, the product was very well made and you can get them in Grey or Black to suit G3 or G5.

The cost of Canon lenses was just too much for me and the fact that they are huge 58mm in diameter at the adapter and about 72mm at the lens told me that there will be cut off of the AF beam and they obstruct the on camera flash so you will need an EX series flash for best results with the Canon lenses. Now I know there are those that say you get what you pay for but there are cases where alternate makes will fill the bill. It depends on how critical you are ( and we have some real critical posts here) but their needs may require the best results possible so they feel more comfortable with Canon.
Will post when I have tested my lenses!!

Regards, Brian Wilson

 

[bellyson]

I'll be looking forward to your review. Are these your first lenses or do you have some to compare them against?

Do you mind telling me the name of the seller on ebay? I'd like to see some of the prices and compare.

Thanks.

BT

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

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http://www.pbase.com/mooses

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http://www.pbase.com/mooses

There are a few out there who would like a really quailfied answer
to the question. I have made enquiries on this forum about Bower
lenses and adapters being advertised on ebay. I have not had a
response about them yet. The company that sells them has 46mm
adapter tube that fits the Canon lens closely and when on the
camera with filters it should not obstruct the AF and flash as much
as bigger diameter adapters. Not having much success with my
enquiries I have bought a Bower wide angle .38x and a Kenko 3x
tele, they are expected any day now and I will post what I think of
them. I also bought on ebay an adapter including a UV filter and
there is even a nice lens cap included, it was at 52mm diameter as
this suits the lenses I have bought. I am in Canada and can you
believe the adapter came from Hong Kong in just 4 days, the product
was very well made and you can get them in Grey or Black to suit G3
or G5.
The cost of Canon lenses was just too much for me and the fact that
they are huge 58mm in diameter at the adapter and about 72mm at the
lens told me that there will be cut off of the AF beam and they
obstruct the on camera flash so you will need an EX series flash
for best results with the Canon lenses. Now I know there are
those that say you get what you pay for but there are cases where
alternate makes will fill the bill. It depends on how critical you
are ( and we have some real critical posts here) but their needs
may require the best results possible so they feel more comfortable
with Canon.
Will post when I have tested my lenses!!

Regards, Brian Wilson

 

[wilsonb]

Do you mind telling me the name of the seller on ebay? I'd like to
see some of the prices and compare.

Thanks.

BT

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

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http://www.pbase.com/mooses

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http://www.pbase.com/mooses

There are a few out there who would like a really quailfied answer
to the question. I have made enquiries on this forum about Bower
lenses and adapters being advertised on ebay. I have not had a
response about them yet. The company that sells them has 46mm
adapter tube that fits the Canon lens closely and when on the
camera with filters it should not obstruct the AF and flash as much
as bigger diameter adapters. Not having much success with my
enquiries I have bought a Bower wide angle .38x and a Kenko 3x
tele, they are expected any day now and I will post what I think of
them. I also bought on ebay an adapter including a UV filter and
there is even a nice lens cap included, it was at 52mm diameter as
this suits the lenses I have bought. I am in Canada and can you
believe the adapter came from Hong Kong in just 4 days, the product
was very well made and you can get them in Grey or Black to suit G3
or G5.
The cost of Canon lenses was just too much for me and the fact that
they are huge 58mm in diameter at the adapter and about 72mm at the
lens told me that there will be cut off of the AF beam and they
obstruct the on camera flash so you will need an EX series flash
for best results with the Canon lenses. Now I know there are
those that say you get what you pay for but there are cases where
alternate makes will fill the bill. It depends on how critical you
are ( and we have some real critical posts here) but their needs
may require the best results possible so they feel more comfortable
with Canon.
Will post when I have tested my lenses!!

Regards, Brian Wilson

Bower lenses Item #2986454404 Sainidigitalphoto
Adapter Kit Item#2984207410 [email protected]

 

[Hsuan]

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.
or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

Photos shot by Canon TC-DC58N & WC-DC58N mostly.

Pics are on my website, FYI. Please refer to pics after 2004-01-04 in my gallery.

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[muchswatch]

I am selling mine, in case you might be interested.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=7669749
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[Stephen Kovac Jr]

I went with the Canon's lens adapter and Canon's wide angle 58mm lens. I like to use the viewfinder on the Canon G5 but when the wide angle is attached, I can not see anything using the viewfinder, had to use the LCD to take pictures.

Stephen

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

 

[Max@Home]

Hello, Shishir and others interested,

A wealth of information in this oldy but goody thread...

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=6045491

kindest regards,

Max@Home
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http://www.pbase.com/max_at_home (mind you, use underscores!)

 

[Harold Davis]

Check out lensmateonline.com

Harold

BT

Hello,

I am just about to buy my G5. However since it is a 35mm camera, I
decided to but the wide angle lens as well. and the telephoto lens
too.
I was wondering which wide/telephoto brand to buy.

Does anybody have an opinion on Digital Optics lenses? Beech seems
to be offering them for a good price of $99 each for telephoto 2x
and wide .45 :
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDOWA52
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/Product.asp?Sku=SAKDO2X52

or should I go along with Canon's WC-DC58 and TC-DC58 lenses and
play it safe?

Shishir.

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