Canon WC-DC58A Wide Converter Lens for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
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Manufacturer: Canon Cameras USModel: WCDC58A
Product features:
- This lens requires Conversion Lens Adapter LAH-DC20.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon WC-DC58A Wide Converter Lens for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
Customer Review: Excellent addition to your camera kit
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this on impulse before leaving for a trip to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. I had buyer's remorse immediately after ordering all the way to the point of entering museum, at which point I nearly broke my arm patting myself on the back for my wise decision.
It's just a wide-angle converter, providing 0.75x magnification, meaning the equivalent of a 28mm lens on the low end of a Canon S5 instead of the normal 35mm. The addition of the converter makes a significant difference in field of view. In my case, I was able to capture the full wingspans of B-29, B-36 and B-52 bombers in the museum as well as being able to get good shots of other aircraft in the sometimes relatively narrow walking lanes of the museum.
The optical quality of the lens is very high. I did not detect any appreciable barrel distortion or fringing in the photos. I am sure that if I subjected the images to minute inspection, I would find some evidence of both, but I am not that critical.
This is a big hunk of glass. It blocks the internal flash of an S5, so you get a dark semi-circle on any nearby subjects. Fortunately, the Canon S5 has a hot-shoe and I simply used a generic strobe on manual.
You have to take some care with using this lens. On the S5 and, I presume, the other Canons that it will work on, you have to adjust a menu setting to indicate that you are using the converter and then remember to toggle the setting off when you remove the lens. The converter attaches to an optional adapter and the threads do not have a very sturdy feel. Be very careful to avoid stripping the threads. Canon did not provide threads around the front of the converter, so you can't attach a filter. The front lens is humongous and a fingerprint magnet.
Yes, it is overpriced, but that is - forgive the pun - the price of buying Canon, Nikon and similar products. You pay extra to have the brand name.
But it is well worth the cost when you need a fairly wide angle lens. Combine it with the compactness and lightweight of the Canon cameras it works with and you have an excellent camera kit that will not break your back or your wallet.
It's a handy item to have.
Jerry
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Description of Canon WC-DC58A Wide Converter Lens for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
This 0.75x Wide Converter gives you the equivalent of an ultra-wide angle 27mm lens on a standard 35mm camera. Designed for the S3 IS and S2 IS. Note: Requires Lens Adapter / Hood Set LAH-DC20.Give your subject a broader view with the Canon WC-DC58A wide conversion lens. Made specifically for select Canon built-in lenses, the durable unit converts the focal distance of your lens by a factor of 0.75x when attached to the camera, making it ideal for group shots or panoramic nature photos. The unit--which requires the LAH-DC20 lens adapter--is compatible with the following Canon models: S5 IS, S3 IS, and S2 IS. All Canon converters carry a one-year warranty.
- Magnification: 0.75x
- Rear mount diameter: 58mm
- Construction: 3 elements, 3 groups
- Dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches long
- Weight: 6 ounces
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