Century Optics Wide Angle Converter...

[blando3]

I'm going to buy a wide angle converter for my DVX 100B and would like to know what others have purchased. Century Optics has 3 that i am looking at...

1. The .7x Zoom Thru Adapter for $699
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...288&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation


2. The Non-zoom thru .6x for $399
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...286&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation


3. The Fish-Eye for $449 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...301&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation


I'm guessing the fish-eye is too extreme...I like the $399 price of the non-zoom thru, but the zoom thru capability of the $699 model seems like a nice advantage. Any opinions here? I know this has been discussed a lot on this site, but if someone can give me a few tips, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Andrew

 

[BillP]

I have the .6x non-zoom thru.

Awesome for car interiors, small rooms, and landscape shots.

It does let you zoom in about 30% or so (I don't remember exactly).

It's a good price point. I didn't want to spend more.
It's a nice piece of glass, doesn't add much weight, and it is very sharp.
Not too much barrel distortion.

The bayonet mount is great. Fast to install/remove and very secure.

The fish eye will be limiting, unless you're shooting skate videos.
The zoom-thru will add much more weight, costs more, and might not be as sharp at the edges, or when fully zoomed in.

-Bill

 

[saturnin]

my .6 wide angle is already slipping off the camera grooves....i have to twis it really tight...so i'm not sure if its the lens part or the cmear part..granted its a few years old now...so its just wear and tear..but i'm pleased with it..its served me well

 

[Ogrus]

I have the .6x non-zoom thru.

Awesome for car interiors, small rooms, and landscape shots.

It does let you zoom in about 30% or so (I don't remember exactly).

It's a good price point. I didn't want to spend more.
It's a nice piece of glass, doesn't add much weight, and it is very sharp.
Not too much barrel distortion.

The bayonet mount is great. Fast to install/remove and very secure.

The fish eye will be limiting, unless you're shooting skate videos.
The zoom-thru will add much more weight, costs more, and might not be as sharp at the edges, or when fully zoomed in.

-Bill

ditto

 

[Rush]

Yup, unless you're doing documentary, reality, or live work, get the 0.6 for all reasons, especially the weight. The 0.7 has more elements and is bulkier, but indispensable for live/wedding shooters or doc videographers, who can't stop filming to take an adapter off, clean the lens, replace the clear filter, and start shooting again.