The BIG wide angle Lens adapter shootout!

[Mal]

Okay, because this is such an important issue, I've taken it upon myself to do a shootout with some wide angle lens adapters.

I'll post results here in this thread.

Although I think there might be other such comparisons already made, I'm just too curious and want to see this for myself.

So far I have a few lenses on order, and it might take several weeks to get them all in and to complete the tests.

Currently, this test will involve:

- CANON WD-H43 (approx. $200.00 USD)
- CANON WD-43 (approx. $135.00 USD)
- Raynox HD6600 (approx. $120.00 USD)
- cheap Japanese lens (approx. $25.00 USD)

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[Rico]

What a fantastic thing to do, Mal I just want to thank you for setting this place up, it's really cool.

[Rikki]

I'll hate you if he H43 doesnt win by a mile since I invested in one LOL

[Mal]

I'll hate you if he H43 doesnt win by a mile since I invested in one LOL

I am really thinking it will. I will be very surprised if it doesn't, but am looking forward to see the results myself.


Should start in a week or so...

[Goose]

Brilliant MAL - thanks for doing this

Im hoping the cheapo one wins as I'm getting poor with this hobby!

[BarnOwl]

Can't wait, any idea when you start the test?

[Lunchbox]

Mal, you are awesome!

[24Peter]

I'm sure the WD-H43 will come out on top. But I think we'll be surprised how well some of the other adapters do...

[Yann]

http://www.hv20.com/showpost.php?p=3154&postcount=14

[SuperSean23]

i bet the wd-h43 and wd-43 are gonna be close. Any takers?

[crewe1000]

i bet the wd-h43 and wd-43 are gonna be close. Any takers?

I hope not! I hope the extra money makes a big difference.

[SuperSean23]

haha i hope they are, i havent bought an wd-h43 yet

[Mal]

Well, I've received three lenses already but I can't get hold of a WD-H43.

David, you still got that offer going?

NEED WD-H43!!!!!

Anyone???

[hizbiz]

Well, I've received three lenses already but I can't get hold of a WD-H43.

David, you still got that offer going?

NEED WD-H43!!!!!

Anyone???

You might try zotzdigital.com. They might have one and they are canon authorized dealer.

[NurburgRinger]

Maybe Canon has instructed resalers not to send you a WD-H43 lens, because the difference between it and the $100 cheaper 43 isn't significant?

Looking forward to the shootout as well - thanks for doing this!

Kurt
HV20 owner

[sp8ce07]

Lets do a partial shootout. With what you have now.

[Mal]

Lets do a partial shootout. With what you have now.

Lets NOT!

This test will only make sense if all lenses are compared using the same settings/charts/lighting/scenes. I plan to do this test in one go, as I haven't got time to revisit the test again, once the WD-H43 arrives.
And the WD-H43 is really the lens to which the others need to be compared to; so, unfortunately, my test has to wait until I get a WD-H43...

[BarnOwl]

I agree with you.
But I just couldn't live without a wide angle anymore so I purchased the Raynox HD 6600. So far I am very happy with this lens.
If the WD-H43 turnes out to be a lot better I just sell it again...........

[Karel]

I might be interested...(if the price is right...)

[24Peter]

Mal - where are you located? (PM me).