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10/17/2004 11:57:13 AM · #1 |
Im looking into getting the Telephoto and wideangle lenses available for my A80. I was looking on Ebay and found some in the $40-$50 range. Has anyone bought any of these cheaper lenses off ebay? Are they worth it? I just need to know if i should pay more for the Canon brand or if i can get the same results with something cheaper.
Thanks!
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10/17/2004 12:36:02 PM · #2 |
I bought a 2x zoom and .5x wideangle kit. The zoom is a Kodak, the wide angle is a Tiffen. The Kodak is mediocre (purple fringing), and the Tiffen is a total waste of money (really blurred on the edges). Look at this thread:
Canon S1 IS + Canon TC-TC52B 1.6 Tele Converter
It looks like the Canon brand is well worth the money. |
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10/17/2004 12:55:52 PM · #3 |
I looked into the cheaper teleconverters and heard less then glowing reviews. I ended up with the Canon and it works great.
Also, Canon designs their teleconverters around the specific camera while the cheaper Ebay versions are a one works for all. Being built specifically for your camera is going to yield better results, not to mention Canon has pretty good glass.
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10/17/2004 01:54:09 PM · #4 |
Thanks for the info... ill save up some cash and go with the canon.
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10/17/2004 02:09:59 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by EyesOnly:
Thanks for the info... ill save up some cash and go with the canon. |
Good idea. I bought a Digital optiks for my A70 and quality was sub-par. I don't even want to talk about the blurry edges. Horrific indeed. I'm itching for the underwater housing though. *That* looks like fun! :)
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