Anamorphic and more

[Monglane]

I see the usefulness of the 16:9 anamorphic lens is heavily debated in other threads, but let's assume for the sake of discussion that I intend to use it. Would that prevent me from *also* using the wideangle or telephoto converters at the same time (either those sold by Panasonic or third parties such as Century) ?

If not, what kind of mechanical or optical issues or limitations am I likely to face ? Less zooming in or out than with the converters alone ? Barreling, vignetting ? Other ?

Thanks in advance for your help and tips.

 

[lurch]

Re: Anamorphic and more

the anamorphic adapter can NOT be used with the w a adapter or the telephoto. the century wide angle works great no complaints, although the 1.6 telephoto vignettes on the wider end of the lens , about 30%

 

[Barry_Green]

Re: Anamorphic and more

Actually I found the Century 1.6 vignettes much earlier. It vignettes at anything below about Z55. On their website they proclaim that you can only really count on about a 2:1 zoom ratio if you're using the teleconverter.