Canon G3 lenses: Picture comparison for anyone interested.

Derrick L Foster said:

I recently bought the Canon G3 58mm tele photo and close-up lenses.
I noticed there was a lot of talk about the lenses, but there were
no image galleries to show a comparison of how well they work, or
for that matter, any galleries to show how the competing lenses
work.

Honestly, I was dissapointed in these lenses, and don't really know
if they were worth the $340 I paid for the two adapters and two
lenses themselves. I would like some comments on other people's
experience with these lenses vrs other brands if possible.

I set up a tripod with my G3 on it and took four pictures, two with
the closeup lens on an object, and two with the telephoto lens on
of an object in my room. It should be noted the tele photo lens
test was tested with no zoom magnification, I just took a picture,
then put the lens on and took the same picture. With both tests the
camera was not moved, and no settings were changed. I used the
remote to insure this.

Enjoy: http://www.quillsoft.net/Canon/G3comparison.htm

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Lee Olson said:

You never mentioned the brand name. Were they Canon? I know you can
get cheaper lenses but it has always been my experience that unless
you know someone who has used an off-brand lens and is happy with
it then you are generally safer in the long run to buy the mfg's
product.

Good luck. Hopefully you can return them. And even with a
restocking fee it would be better than getting stuck with a crummy
product you will never use.

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Derrick L Foster said:

I recently bought the Canon G3 58mm tele photo and close-up lenses.
I noticed there was a lot of talk about the lenses, but there were
no image galleries to show a comparison of how well they work, or
for that matter, any galleries to show how the competing lenses
work.

Honestly, I was dissapointed in these lenses, and don't really know
if they were worth the $340 I paid for the two adapters and two
lenses themselves. I would like some comments on other people's
experience with these lenses vrs other brands if possible.

I set up a tripod with my G3 on it and took four pictures, two with
the closeup lens on an object, and two with the telephoto lens on
of an object in my room. It should be noted the tele photo lens
test was tested with no zoom magnification, I just took a picture,
then put the lens on and took the same picture. With both tests the
camera was not moved, and no settings were changed. I used the
remote to insure this.

Enjoy: http://www.quillsoft.net/Canon/G3comparison.htm

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D.A.N. said:

Regarding the telephoto lens...I'm not sure if you know this or
not, but it's supposed to be used at full zoom only. Otherwise,
you get vignetting, as shown in your picture...because, besides the
vignetting, what's wrong with the lens, or what do you find
disappointing about it?

I can see why you might be disappointed with the close up lens. In
your test, there seems to be little difference between with and
without. I suppose it's only useful to those who really need/want
to take macro photos, and want a little more than what the G3 can
give on its own.

Cheers,
Dan

Derrick L Foster said:

I recently bought the Canon G3 58mm tele photo and close-up lenses.
I noticed there was a lot of talk about the lenses, but there were
no image galleries to show a comparison of how well they work, or
for that matter, any galleries to show how the competing lenses
work.

Honestly, I was dissapointed in these lenses, and don't really know
if they were worth the $340 I paid for the two adapters and two
lenses themselves. I would like some comments on other people's
experience with these lenses vrs other brands if possible.

I set up a tripod with my G3 on it and took four pictures, two with
the closeup lens on an object, and two with the telephoto lens on
of an object in my room. It should be noted the tele photo lens
test was tested with no zoom magnification, I just took a picture,
then put the lens on and took the same picture. With both tests the
camera was not moved, and no settings were changed. I used the
remote to insure this.

Enjoy: http://www.quillsoft.net/Canon/G3comparison.htm

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--
mildly interested enthusiast since 7.12.02
http://www.pbase.com/g3dan

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Derrick L Foster said:

Dan, and Paul

I jumped the gun a little on my dissapointment with Canon, for
that, I'm sorry. A little vent perhaps.

Even though I didn't use the telephoto at full zoom, due to the
fact that it's night time, and I really don't have a good place to
test it right now, I am happy with the lens. My concern was with
the close-up lens, and the telephoto test was provided just to show
how well it works to anyone interested in the lenses.

The tele-photo lens works perfectly, and when I do talk to Canon to
send back the close-up, I will be keeping the tele-photo lens.

Sorry for that.

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Derrick L Foster said:

Dan, and Paul

I jumped the gun a little on my dissapointment with Canon, for
that, I'm sorry. A little vent perhaps.

Even though I didn't use the telephoto at full zoom, due to the
fact that it's night time, and I really don't have a good place to
test it right now, I am happy with the lens. My concern was with
the close-up lens, and the telephoto test was provided just to show
how well it works to anyone interested in the lenses.

The tele-photo lens works perfectly, and when I do talk to Canon to
send back the close-up, I will be keeping the tele-photo lens.

Sorry for that.

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Derrick L Foster said:

I recently bought the Canon G3 58mm tele photo and close-up lenses.
I noticed there was a lot of talk about the lenses, but there were
no image galleries to show a comparison of how well they work, or
for that matter, any galleries to show how the competing lenses
work.

Honestly, I was dissapointed in these lenses, and don't really know
if they were worth the $340 I paid for the two adapters and two
lenses themselves. I would like some comments on other people's
experience with these lenses vrs other brands if possible.

I set up a tripod with my G3 on it and took four pictures, two with
the closeup lens on an object, and two with the telephoto lens on
of an object in my room. It should be noted the tele photo lens
test was tested with no zoom magnification, I just took a picture,
then put the lens on and took the same picture. With both tests the
camera was not moved, and no settings were changed. I used the
remote to insure this.

Enjoy: http://www.quillsoft.net/Canon/G3comparison.htm

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Jonica Wegman said:

Jonica

Derrick L Foster said:

I recently bought the Canon G3 58mm tele photo and close-up lenses.
I noticed there was a lot of talk about the lenses, but there were
no image galleries to show a comparison of how well they work, or
for that matter, any galleries to show how the competing lenses
work.

Honestly, I was dissapointed in these lenses, and don't really know
if they were worth the $340 I paid for the two adapters and two
lenses themselves. I would like some comments on other people's
experience with these lenses vrs other brands if possible.

I set up a tripod with my G3 on it and took four pictures, two with
the closeup lens on an object, and two with the telephoto lens on
of an object in my room. It should be noted the tele photo lens
test was tested with no zoom magnification, I just took a picture,
then put the lens on and took the same picture. With both tests the
camera was not moved, and no settings were changed. I used the
remote to insure this.

Enjoy: http://www.quillsoft.net/Canon/G3comparison.htm

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SDPaul said:

Derrick,

if you can still return your teleconverter, you might consider
doing it considering the high price you paid for it. i bought mine
from a company called YesMicro.com and it only cost me $97. so you
might want to consider returning all of your stuff and then getting
the teleconverter from YesMicro and the Hoya macro set from
Lensmateonline. keep in mind that you will need the 58mm adapter
for your teleconverter. and that a 52mm adapter is best for the
macro lenses.

here is a link to the teleconverter at YesMicro:

http://www.yesmicro.com/shop/product.aspx?cid=1306&pid=4364617

Paul

http://www.pbase.com/sdpaul

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Derrick L Foster said:

'ey Paul,

Wow, I appreciate it a lot. If anything, this whole experience
taught me to ask in these forums before I go out and buy adds for
my G3.

Thanks again
Derrick

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SDPaul said:

Hi,

to be fair, the teleconverter should be used with at or near full
optical zoom on your camera. it is not meant to be used with the
camera set to full wide angle as that defeats its purpose which is
to get you closer to your subject.

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Derrick L Foster said:

I recently bought the Canon G3 58mm tele photo and close-up lenses.
I noticed there was a lot of talk about the lenses, but there were
no image galleries to show a comparison of how well they work, or
for that matter, any galleries to show how the competing lenses
work.

Honestly, I was dissapointed in these lenses, and don't really know
if they were worth the $340 I paid for the two adapters and two
lenses themselves. I would like some comments on other people's
experience with these lenses vrs other brands if possible.

I set up a tripod with my G3 on it and took four pictures, two with
the closeup lens on an object, and two with the telephoto lens on
of an object in my room. It should be noted the tele photo lens
test was tested with no zoom magnification, I just took a picture,
then put the lens on and took the same picture. With both tests the
camera was not moved, and no settings were changed. I used the
remote to insure this.

Enjoy: http://www.quillsoft.net/Canon/G3comparison.htm

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Derrick L Foster said:

I recently bought the Canon G3 58mm tele photo and close-up lenses.
I noticed there was a lot of talk about the lenses, but there were
no image galleries to show a comparison of how well they work, or
for that matter, any galleries to show how the competing lenses
work.

Honestly, I was dissapointed in these lenses, and don't really know
if they were worth the $340 I paid for the two adapters and two
lenses themselves. I would like some comments on other people's
experience with these lenses vrs other brands if possible.

I set up a tripod with my G3 on it and took four pictures, two with
the closeup lens on an object, and two with the telephoto lens on
of an object in my room. It should be noted the tele photo lens
test was tested with no zoom magnification, I just took a picture,
then put the lens on and took the same picture. With both tests the
camera was not moved, and no settings were changed. I used the
remote to insure this.

Enjoy: http://www.quillsoft.net/Canon/G3comparison.htm

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SDPaul said:

Derrick,

if you can still return your teleconverter, you might consider
doing it considering the high price you paid for it. i bought mine
from a company called YesMicro.com and it only cost me $97. so you
might want to consider returning all of your stuff and then getting
the teleconverter from YesMicro and the Hoya macro set from
Lensmateonline. keep in mind that you will need the 58mm adapter
for your teleconverter. and that a 52mm adapter is best for the
macro lenses.

here is a link to the teleconverter at YesMicro:

http://www.yesmicro.com/shop/product.aspx?cid=1306&pid=4364617

Paul

http://www.pbase.com/sdpaul

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S Crook said:

Wow, good price for the Wide Converter. I see they have Canon brand
BP-4511 Li-ion battery for $46 too, also a good price though other
aftermarket ones are available for $30-$40. Didn't check their
shipping rates though, they as reasonable as the prices?

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