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03/11/2006 07:33:52 AM · #1 |
I have a Konica Minolta A200 that has a fixed lens. I know you can buy step-up rings for filters with higher diameters than the 49mm lens on the camera. Rather than doing that with filters, I just buy 49mm filters. Anyway, I would like to use a telephoto or macro lens with this camera but I'm not sure it's possible. When I look at step-up rings, mostly what I see are "lens to filter" rings.
Does anyone have any words of advice on this?
Thx,
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03/11/2006 07:37:38 AM · #2 |
Hi Lisa
Had a look at your profile - Very nice area you are living in. Some nice photos there.
I am way more amateur than you - Only recently bought my Canon. I am discovering equipment that I never knew was on the market (due to the price, I can only dream) Thus I can't help you. I will be watching the replies you get though.
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03/11/2006 09:36:54 AM · #3 |
Step up rings can be used when the threads on the attachment lenses are more than the threads on your adapter.
On my G3, the adapter I have is 52mm but the Canon teleconverter lens is 58mm. I use a 52-58 stepup ring to attach the teleconverter to.
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03/11/2006 09:52:52 AM · #4 |
You said "lens to filter" rings... That 'is' what you want. A macro lens or a teleconverter lens is a filter, unless you are talking about a proper macro or telephoto lens for a dSLR. I think you can buy a macro lens like the Nikon 6T or a teleconverter, and attach it just like a filter to the step-up ring you get. I am not sure about your camera, but a little searching on the net and you will know which macro and teleconverters are suitable for your camera.
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03/11/2006 10:05:06 AM · #5 |
I used to have the dimage Z1 and this is the type of lens's that i bought for mine. these are for your A200 and they work great(look at my 2005 minolta Z1 folder in portfolio)
lens for A200
hope this helps~~Cher~~ :o)
edit to add...be sure it has the adapter ring or tube. then u can purchase ND filters and such that will fit the from of you macro/tele lens. If ya got any more questions feel free to PM me
Message edited by author 2006-03-11 10:12:21.
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03/12/2006 05:57:46 AM · #6 |
The camera has a fixed lens and I have a 49mm UV filter on it. So, if I get the 58mm telephoto lens, I can use a 49mm to 58mm and it's that easy?
I think I'm gonna get this:
Ebay Stuff
Smilebig, Thanks for that link :)
Message edited by author 2006-03-12 06:13:54. |
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