Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
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Customer Review: cannon s5
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this was a good buy but I haven't had a chance to use it yet.Customer Review: A must have to use the telephoto or wide angle lens
Summary: 5 Stars
Good tight fit and easy on and offCustomer Review: Good, but there is a better alternative.
Summary: 4 Stars
I must agree with "Jim Krupnik" that your S2 IS needs a converter lens for 3 main reasons:
- Attaching external filters and tele/close-up/wide-angle lenses to your S2
- Protecting your camera lens
- Place that your hand can hold for more stable handheld shoot
However, there are reasons that make this set only a 4-star:
- They are black while the camera is silver (as "mechmonk" pointed out)
- They were made in plastics
- They only come in 58mm type, which means if you have old 52mm lenses, you will need to find an extra step-down ring
Moreover, there is a better alternative which is an adapter by Lensmate (search in google for this term). They offer adapters which do the same job without disadvantages stated above:
- They were made in high quality aluminum which is always better than plastic
- They are silver which matches your camera color
- There come in 2 types, 58mm and 52mm, so you don't need an extra step-down ring if you want to use 52mm lenses
I had hesitated a lot before choosing which one I want because Lensmate seems to make higher quality converter while this set is made by Canon, a big guy in the market. I did a lot of research on the internet and found out that Lensmate is actually a very well-known and reliable converter maker for producing high quality items. Photography-on-the-net (search in google for this term) is the largest community for Canon users and they have to admit that Lensmate converters are better than Canon's ones. Since I still had a feeling to have "everything Canon" is better, I bought 1 of each. And I must say I like the Lensmate's one better.
The bottom line is this set is very good; it serves you perfectly what it supposed to do. But there is a better one which is made by Lensmate.
Customer Review: Standared OEM item that will increase you options
Summary: 4 Stars
This adapter and hood is really a great value for those who would like to increase thier options when shooting with thier canon s2,3, or 5 camera. this 58mm adapter tube lets the photographer attach either one of the two canon lenses (wide angle or telephoto), and filters more importantly.
This is a black set which might not match silver canon s3is models, but the matte black will perfectly match you black s series camera. that being said it also matches the camera body build material which is plastic. though not cheap plastic some might want other options like a lensmate or dealextreme aluminum adapter ring. Lensmate also offers a silver adapter. DX offers low priced adpaters but are not perfect and have slight wiggle.
The hood is very important as it will help with lens flares.
Also when purchasing this or any other adapter tube you will need to get a new lens cap as the original lens cap will not fit you camera anymore. but the original was not the safest as it did not really lock onto the threads.
You will have a lot more fun with this attachment and really increase the abilities of your camera. you do not need the wide angle or telephoto lenses as the built in lens is more than adequate. just get a good set of filters, I have a UV, Circular Polarizing, Linear polarizing, and IR. the two polarizers double as my variable neutral density filters.
get this or an alternative you will have a lot more fun with your camera with this modest investment and another modest investment in filters!
Customer Review: The color is a nice match for the S3
Summary: 4 Stars
The black color of the adapter and hood are a nice match for the gunmetal finish of the S3. The fit is good and they do what they are supposed to.
I noticed that the hood tends to "lock" to the adapter if you accidently squeeze it when unscrewing it -- probably because the plastic bends a little. Use a lighter touch and it unscrews right off.
The one off-putting thing to me is the price of these two inexpensive pieces of plastic. I know they may be precision-engineered plastic with a nice finish, but please, over 15 dollars each for the two pieces? They're plastic!
I know corporations supposedly owe it to stockholders to maximize profits, but perhaps these could have been included with S2/S3 as standard equipment. Or sold for a price more in line with the construction material.