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 08/10/2002 10:23:32 PM · #1
Hi everyone!

I'm eager to get a few toys for my camera. Especially a telephoto lens - preferable one that is a 200 or 300mm (I think that's right)...One that isn't tooo expensive, but one that does give more than the standard 105.

I would also like to get a macro lens - but don't know if I need one. My camera does produce pretty great macros - but I want more - but not sure if it's needed or what to get.

Anyone have any suggestions for what type and brand. I do have a step-up ring and a polorizer (still learning when to use).

Thanks for any suggestions.
08/10/2002 10:33:50 PM · #2
I have a cheap close up lense being delivered Monday from Kinko along with a step up ring. They cost $50 together. I'll let you know if it does well. I know it isn't macro but I didn't have the money for that and the polarizing filter I just got (I love it!). I also noticed that Tiffen has some good buys on close up and macro lenses. Good luck to you RedRuthann and I'll let you know how my new lense turns out.
 08/10/2002 10:35:01 PM · #3
The best you could do as far as I know...Your best bet is to get an Olympus C-210 which is 1.9x Telephoto giving you a total of 199.5 mm..Also, I don't know the prices on these since I don't need one.

You would need a CLA-1 or equivalent adapter..I don't know what the lens threads are on the C-210.

Alternatively, you could get a B-300 (which is what I use sometimes with my C-2040Z) which is 1.7x but it's bloody expensive and eBay is the only place to get them.

Macro stuff...Again, you need the adapter + either a B-Macro or A-Macro or something similar...A lot of people use Close-up filters +1,+2,+3,+4 (they usually come in a set of 3) and are successful with those.

There's also a number of other lenses you could use...Your mileage might vary however...

C-190,C-210, B-300 <-- oly lenses
C-8 I think is Canon
Tiffen makes some more...Look around :)
 08/10/2002 11:11:17 PM · #4
Thank you both very much.

....I could take a photo of my new lenses tomorrow for the challenge - lol I don't have anything for this week's challenge - yet.


One other question....does the brand matter if the thread fits?




* This message has been edited by the author on 8/10/2002 11:17:56 PM.
 08/10/2002 11:44:24 PM · #5
Yes it matters...

Crappy lenses are not worth the money
Good lenses from respected manufacturers are ok
 08/15/2002 11:55:50 PM · #6
I got the close up lense and it works fine. I don't know enough about cameras yet to have an opinion on whether or not it is "crappy" since it is a cheap lense. I just know that it is an improvement over the camera's normal macro and digital zoom. I got a +3:f300mm and here are some of my first photos with it.

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If you go with a Kinko, Tiffen, or other brand not specifically designed for a certain brand usually have the compatibility charts on the item description and let you know what kind of step up ring is required.

* This message has been edited by the author on 8/15/2002 11:55:27 PM.
 08/16/2002 12:54:42 AM · #7
Hi psy,

I also have a c2100UZ... are you buying/using attachments to enhance this camera?

sjgleah

Originally posted by psychephylax:
Yes it matters...

Crappy lenses are not worth the money
Good lenses from respected manufacturers are ok

 08/16/2002 02:47:59 AM · #8
I also have a C2100 and have an Olympus A-200 which is 1.5x but like the B300 it is hard to get, but gives good results
 08/16/2002 07:42:03 AM · #9
Yeah, I have these lenses:
B-300 (1.7x Tele)
WCON-08 (.8x Wide)
an OM close up lens (single element but it works)

and these filters:
Hoya 25R (red)
Hoya R72 (infrared)
Tiffen #87 (infrared)
Hoya RM90 (infrared)
Hoya UV filters (x2)
Circ. Polarizer
Hoya Hard step Grad ND filter
Cross Star filter
Vari Star filter
Hoya .6ND
and maybe one or two more I don't remember....


Originally posted by sjgleah:
Hi psy,

I also have a c2100UZ... are you buying/using attachments to enhance this camera?

sjgleah

Originally posted by psychephylax:
[i]Yes it matters...

Crappy lenses are not worth the money
Good lenses from respected manufacturers are ok

[/i]

 10/15/2002 11:19:19 PM · #10
Would Lens for the 4040z fit the 4000z??


thanks
 10/16/2002 01:10:13 AM · #11
Originally posted by BadFish:
Would Lens for the 4040z fit the 4000z??


thanks

I´ve got a C3040 and a C4000 at work and it is the same lenses, both tele wide and macro. But you must get the CLA-1 step.
 10/16/2002 04:33:13 AM · #12
Originally posted by BadFish:
Would Lens for the 4040z fit the 4000z??


thanks

I have a Olympus C-3000. I bought a teleconverter from Tiffen with their step up ring. The Olympus tele was $200 for a 1.45x and Tiffen was $80 for 2x. Make sense? The step up ring was about $25 from Olympus and $9 or $10 from Tiffen. I'm pretty happy with the teleconverter too. I've taken a few nice pictures with it. Energizer is loving it too, since I have to take pictures with the screen vs. the eyepiece. I've been thinking about the wide angle lately.... but not too seriously.

Hope that helps. Any questions, put them with a reply here.
Have a great day. -Inspzil
 10/16/2002 04:58:10 AM · #13
I have a Canon Powershot A40 and just got my self the Tele-Converter lens (TC-DC52) 2.4x
I'v been thinging about getting the macro lens for my camera.
So my question is "Das any one have that one and is it worth the $"

 10/16/2002 10:46:51 AM · #14
i have a macro attachment for my canon (500D) and it's awesome. i also bought one of canons teleconverters and it does not work well with my camera at all. i suggest trying the lens out in the store (i didn't :( befor you buy. take a few shots, then look at them on your computer at home to see whether it's worth it.
10/16/2002 04:06:30 PM · #15
I also have the Tiffen 2X converter and I have taken some ok shots with it. In fact I took a bunch of my daughter's marching band last Friday night. You can see them Here There was not much light so I was shooting with a shutter speed of only about 1/15th so there is a lot of motion blur. Most of these shots are from at least 50 yards. I can send you the original JPG if you want to see the raw photos. Good Luck, Roger
 10/17/2002 06:03:24 PM · #16
Those are very cool, wow 50yards at night, they looked really good.

I saw the tiffen step up ring for $9 and the 2x tele for $80 at circuit city. I think i'll pick them up this weekend.

Thanks
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