digital high definition 0.5x wide angle lens with macro

Discussion in 'Digital Cameras & Equipment' started by cplofdisneynutz, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. cplofdisneynutz

    cplofdisneynutz Member

    Ok so as many of you know by know we just got the Sony A100...I noticed in the box the other day an extra lens that came with the pack I bought (through ebay). It is a Digital Concepts digital high definition 0.5x wide angle lens with macro. Wow what a mouthfull. I attached it to my kit lens (18-70mm) and my 35-105mm lens, took a few pictures and noticed a little difference in width. So I'm not getting what this is for and how to really use it to my advantage? Anyone want to take a shot and explain the benefits and uses to me? Thanks only 10 more days til Disney ;D
     
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    cplofdisneynutz, Dec 31, 2007
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  2. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    it's just a conversion lens which reduces your focal length by .5 (or 1/2) to artificially create a wide angle effect. they are generally used for point and shoots which cannot accept interchangeable lenses. i hate to be the bearer of bad news, but digital concepts lenses are generally regarded as cheap ebay... well, junk. i hope you didn't pay a lot for this lens, because it will distort like CRAZY especially on the outer edges. there is a reason this lens sells for $10 on ebay. if you search for digital concepts at the bigger photo forums (which by the way are not as nice as this one - shameless plug), you will see MUCH harsher reviews than this.

    in case you didn't get what i was saying, i would not recommend using this lens.
     
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    Tim, Dec 31, 2007
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  3. cplofdisneynutz

    cplofdisneynutz Member

    ok excellent...well good news is it was included with the "kit" so i spent $0 on this and based on the price I paid for the camera I got a deal on it...glad to hear i didn't make that mistake.
     
    cplofdisneynutz, Dec 31, 2007
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  4. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    The more I think about this kind of filter, I guess it *could* work with a lens that is designed for 35mm full frame on a smaller sensor camera, but the kit lens was designed for APS-C, so it would be hard to reverse focal lengths without major distortion.

    I would agree with Tim and add to toss it.
     
    Roger, Dec 31, 2007
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