Opton Lens.
Feb 8, 2013 05:52:20 #
Hi All,I am new to this hobby, I have a Sony a200 Camera, I purchased this lens from Ebay, High Definition DSLR Pro MC AF Digital Wide Converter w/macro 0.5x55mm. looking at it, I think it must attach to another lens some how, as there are no fixings etc on the end, which is threaded. Can anyone enlighten me on this lens, and its uses. Many Thanks, Rockavon.
Feb 8, 2013 05:57:13 #
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It says nothing about what the lens is you bought
If it is like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Advance-HD-DSLR-Pro-MC-AF-Digital-Wide-Converter-Macro-0-48-58mm-/400304608329
It is just an auxiliary lens that screws in to the filter thread of the camera lens. Did you ask the seller if it would fit your camera before buying.
Personally I won't use them.
It says nothing about what the lens is you bought
If it is like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Advance-HD-DSLR-Pro-MC-AF-Digital-Wide-Converter-Macro-0-48-58mm-/400304608329
It is just an auxiliary lens that screws in to the filter thread of the camera lens. Did you ask the seller if it would fit your camera before buying.
Personally I won't use them.
Feb 8, 2013 08:44:58 #
Hi JR1, many thanks for your reply, yes, thats it, bought it as it was a wide angled lens, it said it would fit the sony A 200, well, I might find a use for it, once I find how to switch the camera on, lol, Once again, Many thanks, from Bonnie Scotland, Rockavon.
Feb 8, 2013 09:27:42 #
Its a fixed convex "filter" lens made to widen the view of the lens its mounted on. It screws into the filter threads of that lens so the thread size must match. These adapter lenses typically produce quite low quality results as they are plastic as opposed to optical glass, as reflected in their low price.
Feb 8, 2013 10:06:27 #
Hello MT Shooter, Thanks for your reply, I see where you are coming from, do you think the Sony A200 is a decent camera for me, as a beginner. Cheers, Rockavon.
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