Converter Canon Free Related Tip

June 30, 2010 lenses No comments

I’ve been using this lens for over a year for overseas travel, and I never take it off. It gives a nice wide angle and makes your shots look just that little more professional.

Features:
- High quality picture on my HV30
- Heavy lens (yes, it is as heavy as the camera itself). However, the extra weight probably helps a little to achieve slightly steadier shots.
- Convenient enough to use while traveling, if you like making nice videos after your travels

Cons/caveats:
- There is a slight barrel distortion/fisheye effect on the outer edges of the frame. Though you only really notice it when filming pillars and buildings. The effect is minimal and shouldn’t discourage purchase. From what I understand, this lens is the best you can get for Canon’s consumer cameras. Other cheaper lenses apparently have much worse distortion.
- Auto focus really struggles with the lens on. The lens must throw off the camera’s ability to correctly judge distance. Many times you will need to dramatically zoom in and out to force the auto focus to adjust. If you’re trying to grab a fleeting shot, you have to bear in mind the auto focus problem, and quickly zoom in and out of something to have it adjust.

Overall, I’ve never used a camera accessory as much as this lens. It stays on the camera the whole time I’m using it.

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Is there any way to attach filters to the Canon G9 converter (wide & telephoto) lenses?
Is there Converter Canon any way to attach filters to the Canon G9 converter (wide & telephoto) lenses? Or is it possible to attach another brand of lens adapter/converter lens that has threads for fliters?