Looking At Buying Wide-Angle Lens, Need Input.

beatnik wrote on 5/24/2003, 6:33 PM

I am looking at buying a wide-angle lens for my Sony DSR-250 and PD-150.

I am looking at Century Optics, Canon and Sony. Which is best in terms of zoom-through, clarity etc... Money is NOT a consideration. I taped a hockey game last week
from centre ice and about 5 rows back and when I zoom in the shot is great BUT I can
only get about 3 players in view and it is hard to follow the action. I figure I should use
a wide-angle lens to zoom in and get in MORE of the action. If I am wrong, please let me know.

Thanks,

Alex.

Comments

auggybendoggy wrote on 5/24/2003, 9:48 PM
dude you ask the right question,
I'll follow your posts and if you learn anything fill me in.
I own a pana dv-953 and I don't want to jack the camera up but. I would'nt mind
getting a hold of a cheap dv camera that can hold a wide angle.

If you learn anything post it up please,

Auggy
jason_2025 wrote on 5/24/2003, 11:57 PM
I can't speak for the Century Optics product but I had the chance to directly compare the Sony WA adaptor and the Canon WD-58 for my PD-150. After many tests I concluded that there was no noticable difference between the two other than the fact that the Canon is lighter and half the price so I bought it, been very happy.

A WA adaptor is an absolutely essential piece of kit for your arsenal, something no one should be without.

Cheers.

J\
auggybendoggy wrote on 5/25/2003, 12:12 AM
are these adaptors only for certain cameras. Where would I find one for my panasonic 953
TorS wrote on 5/25/2003, 3:23 AM
Sorry to jump in on your thread like this.
If any adaptor make will do for a certain camera - provided the lens thread is the same diametre - what would then be a good recommendation for a 37 mm wide angle adaptor (for a TRV 950)? Money IS a consideration.
Tor
stormstereo wrote on 5/25/2003, 4:33 AM
I have the Canon WD-58 and I'm very satisfied. Lighter and cheaper than Sonys. In some situations you can see the vertical lines bending outwards (dunno the english word for it) and the Sony is supposed to be just a little bit better with this but I have not compared. I believe Century is a good one but there's the weight thing again.

Why zoom all the way in? To get more players in the picture, zoom out. A wide angle lens is primarely used in narrow environments.

Best/Tommy
www.stormstereo.com
BD wrote on 5/29/2003, 5:25 PM
I have a Canon WD-58, which is excellent for the price. (Incidentally, it has no front threads.)

But if money is not a consideration, go with the Century which is said to be the best. You can buy either a 58mm threaded model, or a bayonet model that quickly attaches to the PD-150.
beatnik wrote on 5/29/2003, 5:39 PM

I ended up buying the Canon WD-58H which coomes with a sunshade hood.
I tested out Sony's and Canon's and didn't notice a difference and the hood sold me.

Thanks for all who replied!

Regards,


Alex
auggybendoggy wrote on 5/29/2003, 6:15 PM
will any of these fit my dv953 and if they do are they hard to put on. Seems like the 953 and trv950 are a bit pricey to just pop off a lens. Perhaps it's like an slr?
Auggy
Acts7 wrote on 5/29/2003, 7:31 PM
heres an option
Im purchasing a Canon ZR70 come with wide angle lens
and a 3 hour battery
All for under 700 GREAT DEAL
clearvu wrote on 5/30/2003, 7:41 AM
I have the Panasonic DV952, which is pretty much the same camera as the 953. I would recommend the Tiffen MEGAPlus 0.75X WIDE CONVERTER with a 43mm thread. That's what this Panasonic camera needs.

Also, I've tried long and hard to find a lense that doesn't give me the arched corners, if you know what I mean. This lense has accomplished what I wanted it to do, namely, enable me to see more in the camera without any distortion.

My two cents worth.

Brian