HMC150 + Century Optics 1.6 Telephoto

[justFRED]

Finally had the time to put the Century Optics 1.6 telephoto from the old DVX kit on the HMC150 and surprise...no vignetting.

The main problem with the lens on the DVX was the vignetting on wide shots: had to be aware of where the corners of the frame started to go soft and stop short of that.

Expected the same or worse on the 150. What a pleasant surprise.

The only quirk I've noticed so far is that the focus distance readout in the viewfinder is away off when the telephoto is attached. I was doing some testing at about 25 feet and the readout was telling me that the focus was set at about 14 feet.

Cheers,
George

 

[HotConductor]

I am a bit confused here... In your first sentence you say 'no vignetting', but then you go on to say 'expect the same or worse'.

Do you recommend this lens? I ask because for the first time I need to consider getting a telephoto lens for my trusty HMC150.

 

[MadHMC150]

Haven't used it but know that everything I have read about this lens is great when matched with the 150. I believe the OP is saying he was surprised there was no vignetting.

 

[Justinec101]

I am a bit confused here... In your first sentence you say 'no vignetting', but then you go on to say 'expect the same or worse'.

Do you recommend this lens? I ask because for the first time I need to consider getting a telephoto lens for my trusty HMC150.

He said he expected the same or worse. Not expect.