Sorry for my lack of knowledge on this subject, but I read a lot of posts where people leave the Lensmate on their G3 all the time just to protect it. I have seen pictures of it, but is it just like a sleeve that fits over the whole lens mechanism? I know its for putting lenses and filters on it, but do you just leave it on by itself when your not using a lens? What is on the end of it? And the big question is, what is the width of the G3 with this on it? Is really that important to have on on there all the time? I was wonering about taking it hiking or something, or somewhere possibly dusty, or maybe at the beach. Would that be a good protection to keep dust or sand from blowing around into the lens if its windy? To me it just seems like it looks kinda big and bulky with it on all the time, so Im just wondering how important (and how big) it actually is. Thanks!
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Do most people have Lensmates on their G3s?
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Max@Home
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Hi there Mike,
kindest regards,
Max
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Yes, it is!
Yes, to protect the lens and its 'plastic' construction with a metal (lensmates are made of aluminium) cover.
To protect the (coating of the) outer lens, I (and many others) leave a B&W UV filter (factor 1.0 meaning no changes to Av/Tv setting necessary)attached. Same can be accomplished with a skylight filter.
10.9cm with lenscap attached.
For me, it's worth the extra 'widtht' to protect my 'investment', nothing worse than a EURO 800+ super 4MP Digital Camera SYSTEM (+420ex, Tele-, Wide-, and Makro- conversion lenses) with a scratched lens or sand/dust in the mechanical optical zoom/focus system preventing it to get the last % out of the zoomrange or, WORSE, out of the sharpness!
YES A super protection!
OK, it's bulky-er, but look at the advantages: you can get a lot better 'grip' on the camera, 1/30 to 1/15 shutterspeed without a tripod is not totally impossible anymore!
kindest regards,
Max
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I just bought the Lensmate 52MM adapter, a UV filter and a snap-on lens cap.
I agree, it adds bulk to the camera, but I think it's a necessary buy. One drop or wayward pebble, and there goes a nice lens.
The way I use it is this - I bring the camera with me nearly every day in my duffelbag, WITHOUT the lensmate attached. This way, the camera fits into a tiny LowePro bag. If I come across an opportunity for a great shot or two, my camera is always with me.
But if I plan to take more than one or 2 photos, or think I may be using the camera for any particular length of time, the Lensmate goes on, and boom - instant protection for the camera. I can always keep the lensmate in my duffelbag as well, so if an impromptu session turns into a longer one, on goes the lens adapter!
Lensmate products are great, they fit seamlessly with the G3, they ship quickly, and it's a good investment.
I hope this helps!
-Ian
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I agree, it adds bulk to the camera, but I think it's a necessary buy. One drop or wayward pebble, and there goes a nice lens.
The way I use it is this - I bring the camera with me nearly every day in my duffelbag, WITHOUT the lensmate attached. This way, the camera fits into a tiny LowePro bag. If I come across an opportunity for a great shot or two, my camera is always with me.
But if I plan to take more than one or 2 photos, or think I may be using the camera for any particular length of time, the Lensmate goes on, and boom - instant protection for the camera. I can always keep the lensmate in my duffelbag as well, so if an impromptu session turns into a longer one, on goes the lens adapter!
Lensmate products are great, they fit seamlessly with the G3, they ship quickly, and it's a good investment.
I hope this helps!
-Ian
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Thanks alot guys. I havent bought the G3 yet but I am so close to doing so! So you recommend the 52mm because it doesnt block the flash, correct? Also, what all do I need to buy besides the Lensmate? Does it come with that filter, or is it just open on the end? Just let me know the minimum I need, because later on I might get the teleconverters, but for now, that sounds like a good way you have. To leave it on if your gonna have it out of the bag for awhile. Thanks.
Hey, is that 10.9 cm about the same width as the camera is with the lens extended all the way?
graph (g3)
Senior Member
the 52mm does block the FLASH on wideangle. the only way is to remove it completely (also not putting the original cover). but if you have room just back off and zoom in a bit to get rid of the shadow. the 52 doesnt block the assist light but it blocks the vfinder which is annoying
BTW i still have to buy a UV filter, are those $10 good enough?
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BTW i still have to buy a UV filter, are those $10 good enough?
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graph (g3)
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YES, you can estimate the extension by turn on your camera.
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frank perry
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14,000 + shots with my G1 and the CKC adapter has never been off (CKC very similar to Lensmate) And incidently the original camera battery is still going strong. I find that the extension tube helps in holding the camera.
yallcome
Well-known member
Also, think about what size(s) Lensmate(s) to get.
If you just want the protection and don't plan to use the Canon converter lenses, the 52mm will do. If you plan to use the Canon add-on lenses, then you'll need at least one 58mm. She sells them in twos for special price, so might consider one of each, unless you're using other lenses at 52mm or less in diameter.
m2
If you just want the protection and don't plan to use the Canon converter lenses, the 52mm will do. If you plan to use the Canon add-on lenses, then you'll need at least one 58mm. She sells them in twos for special price, so might consider one of each, unless you're using other lenses at 52mm or less in diameter.
m2
They have a 52mm teleconverter dont they? I might get one later on.
Max@Home
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SDPaul
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Hi,
i don't leave mine on all the time because frankly it can interfere with the built-in flash and that makes it incompatible with any indoor hyperfocal technique unless you also purchase something like a 420EX external flash (which i don't want to buy because of the added bulk and cost).
so i use my 52mm Lensmate adapter ONLY for those occasions when i need macros lenses, IR filter, or a Linear Polarizer. and i keep my Canon 58mm adapter permanently attached to my Canon Teleconverter.
i think about the only time i would leave the Lensmate attached all the time is if i were shooting outdoors all day long.
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Paul
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i don't leave mine on all the time because frankly it can interfere with the built-in flash and that makes it incompatible with any indoor hyperfocal technique unless you also purchase something like a 420EX external flash (which i don't want to buy because of the added bulk and cost).
so i use my 52mm Lensmate adapter ONLY for those occasions when i need macros lenses, IR filter, or a Linear Polarizer. and i keep my Canon 58mm adapter permanently attached to my Canon Teleconverter.
i think about the only time i would leave the Lensmate attached all the time is if i were shooting outdoors all day long.
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Paul
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We are talking about tube adapters here. They are just that - tubes, open at both ends (one with the bayonnet mount machining, the other with a filter thread). 52mm will definately block the flash at full wide (lower rh corner of shot) but this can be compensated by zooming in a bit. ...jww
I leave my 52mm Kenko adapter (at half the price of the Lensmate it works equally as well) on for everything except for shots where I know I will need the interanl flash. I keep a skylight filter attached to the end of it to protect the lens from projectile damage (one never knows when an errant pebble or biker will fly at your lens) and roving fingers. I have a snap-on lens cap to cover the filter/lens adapter assembly. The adapter comes in really handy as a handhold for the G-3 - I find that I can weild it like my old SLR.
Earlier in this thread someone asked about beach protection. Understand one very important thing about the beach - sand and digicams don't go well together. The only really reliable protection is an underwater housing. No lens adapter will be impervious to sand - nor do I believe is there a camera which is built in such a way as it is sealed to keep sand out of the inside. I would be very careful about a digicam and a beach invironment. Sand gets into everything all the time - there is no way around it.
...jww
Conversely, I leave the 52 on most of the time (w/ a UV filter- unless a polarizer or other is being used), but remove if I'm going to use the internal flash (vs. a Vivitar 283 on a Wein Safe-Sync HSHS). I find if I need to use the optical finder due to too bright sun and failure to grab the Hoodman I can extrapolate that which s blocked by the Lensmate. I suspect a 58mm would be more awkward for filters, though a requirement for 55mm or 58 mm threaded converters. I suppose it could be installed w/o filter too, to provide lateral lens impact protection w/o adding th eUV or other to the optical path -- potentially serving as a slight lens shade too, but w/o physical/environmental protection to the front optic.
MacDigitalist
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Justme
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It means I don't need to clean the actual G2 lens quite as often; makes for another good place to support the G2 when taking handheld shots; cheaper to replace a damaged UV filter than a scratched G2 lens.
The only time I can see the Lensmate coming off is to use the G2's internal flash (which I don't like using anyways....I use the external 420ex flash instead but not often either).
I didn't use a Lensmate initially but quite a few times I took pictures in windy conditions (with dirt particles blown around and I'm sure some of it must have made contact with the lens). So, I decided it was better to be safe than sorry. I had also purchased some converters for use with the G2 so having the Lensmate on made adding the converters easier.
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The only time I can see the Lensmate coming off is to use the G2's internal flash (which I don't like using anyways....I use the external 420ex flash instead but not often either).
I didn't use a Lensmate initially but quite a few times I took pictures in windy conditions (with dirt particles blown around and I'm sure some of it must have made contact with the lens). So, I decided it was better to be safe than sorry. I had also purchased some converters for use with the G2 so having the Lensmate on made adding the converters easier.
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I have the 52mm Lensmate and the Hoya UV filter Lensmate also sells. I leave them both on all the time, not a problem. I have heard some bad things about the Hoya HMC filters and cleaning. I haven't touched my filter with anything but compressed air thus far, I am still awaiting that first and inevitable fingerprint that I will have to rub with a micro-cloth. But for $16, you can't go wrong in my book.
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