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07/26/2006 11:16:47 AM · #1 |
Okay..I figured this needed a new thread.
Are the Canon PowerShot series cameras limited only to the standard tele converter and wide converter lenses? Or are there other lenses you can buy?
What is the lens adapter? |
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07/26/2006 11:32:56 AM · #2 |
The lens adapter is a cylindrical piece which attaches to the body with a bayonet-type link; you have to remove the silver ring at the base of the existing lens which covers the opening. The adapter has threads on the end to which the add-on lens attaches.
The adapter is needed to create the extra space for the built-in lens to extend into -- the two lenses are not physically attached. I believe the specified Tele- and Wide-angle accessory lenses are the only ones sure to work with it; I suppose you could try any other lens with the same size threads, but it probably would require manual focusing and exposure settings. If you get the adapter, go to a camera store and try it out.
The adapter ring also comes with a lens hood, so it may be a worthwhile accessory even if you don't get the additional lenses; you could also attach filters (e.g. polarizer) to it.
I had the S1 and have the S3 now; I assume the S2 is the same in these regards ...
Message edited by author 2006-07-26 11:34:09. |
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07/26/2006 11:36:12 AM · #3 |
| Lensemate is a popular provider of adapters for the Canon series. They also sell a number of adapters. |
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07/26/2006 07:02:43 PM · #4 |
I was just going to suggest the same site :) As I plan on possibly buying some stuff from them for my S2 IS, because the stuff at the Canon site, is a bit to pricy for me at the moment. And I would like to try out the lenses and some of the filters.
Though I'm no help on the various different lenses that might or might not work on the S2 IS.
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07/27/2006 08:52:54 AM · #5 |
Thanks for that site...I have a feeling they are going to get alot of my money soon.
So now my new question is which would be the better lense to get first....Tele or wide angle?
Eventually I would like to shoot people (meaning sometime in the near future...once I feel highly comfortable with my camera. |
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07/27/2006 10:01:03 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by albc28:
Thanks for that site...I have a feeling they are going to get alot of my money soon.
So now my new question is which would be the better lense to get first....Tele or wide angle?
Eventually I would like to shoot people (meaning sometime in the near future...once I feel highly comfortable with my camera. |
Don't get or use either unless you need them as they do degrade quality. If you don't know what to get first you probably don't need them at this time. The camera has a huge zoom range, using converters on it should be pretty rare.
I had and used the tele and it worked great when I needed just a little more reach and quality was pretty good. I didn't use it much though and have since sold it (mostly because I shoot mainly DSLR now). |
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07/27/2006 10:35:43 AM · #7 |
I used the adapter on both my G2 and G6 Powershots. Just make sure you are getting good optics. I purchased a cheap third party version of the wide angle converter and it was nothing but junk. Anything about a degree off of dead center had all kinds of blurry and chromatic abberation problems.
The thing I used the most was filters. UV, CP and neutral density filters work great.
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07/27/2006 10:36:55 AM · #8 |
| So basically I should just get the adapter so I can use the filters? |
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07/27/2006 11:12:21 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by albc28:
So basically I should just get the adapter so I can use the filters? |
The only filters you'll really find useful are a circular polarizer and neutral density filters. The polarizer is the one you'll use the most, for cancelling reflections off of non-metallic surfaces, deepening the blue of skies, and enhancing color in landscape photos. The ND filters come in handy when you want longer shutter speeds in bright light.
Don't rule out lens adapters, but *do* buy high-quality adapters. The ebay cheapies will certainly give subpar results. Go with the ones made for your camera, and you'll get results that are significantly better. Remember that any time you add glass to the optical system, you're likely to see *some* degradation in image quality, though it shoutl be minor with good adapters. |
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07/27/2006 11:15:57 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by albc28:
So basically I should just get the adapter so I can use the filters? |
Great plan for now! The lens hood is very handy as well though, so get and use that.
When you feel you need to wider or longer, then get the converter. |
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