| Reviews : Raynox HD-7000 Pro 0.7x High Definition Wideangle Lens for Camcorders with a 58mm Filter Thread |
Raynox HD-7000 Pro 0.7x High Definition Wideangle Lens for Camcorders with a 58mm Filter Thread Product By Raynox Available From 8 Sellers |
Technical Details
- High Resolution Power of 540 Lines/mm
- 3 Groups /3 Elements Optical Coated Glass
- Compatible with the Whole Zoom Area
- Front Filter Size: 82mm
- Mounting threads: 58mm
Product Description
The model HD-7000PRO high definition Wide-angle conversion lens is made of the high index optical glass elements with new concept of lens designing using three-group/three-element lens formula. This new concept in designing the lens made it possible to achieve an amazing high definition wide-angle lens of 540 lines/mm resolution power at (MTF30%). It's compatible with whole zoom area and stays in focus.There will be no reduction of light value when this conversion lens is attached on the camera's lens.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By Adam Dickerson (Austin, Texas)
This is a very well built lens and exudes quality, but it is not sharp enough for me. I have tried it on my Canon Rebel Xti with the kit lens (18-55) and the 50mm 1.4. I felt the lens was unusable for my needs as the was somewhat soft and the edges were way too soft. I might be expecting too much, as I usually do from high quality products. I returned this lens for a refund.
I'm sure this lens is fine for standard resolution CamCorders, but not fine enough for a high resolution still camera. I will have to save up for the EF-S 10-22, which is very expensive compared to this wide angle converter.
By Jim Krupnik (Watchung, NJ United States)
I just wanted to point out that the HD-7000 is not in the same class as the lenses mentioned in the unfavorable review above. I have not used the above mentioed lenses, but the response from Raynox indicates that they were mismatched, and/or outdated for the the application the reviewer had in mind. No matter, as neither lens mentioned in the negative review is an HD-7000, and this space is for reviews of the HD-7000. Who knows, maybe the root problem reported was with the camera focusing system after all.
I bought an HD-7000 for my Canon S2 IS just a short time ago. It seemed to offer higher quality specs than the Canon glass that is available for the S2, although it is quite a bit larger a chunk of glass. So far, I cannot complain at all. It operates across the entire zoom range, is sharp as a tack, and records high quality, contrasty images. In other words, for a conversion lens meant to attach to a digicam that currently retails for less than three hundred fifty bucks, it produces spectacular images. Pretty much awesome, actually. Then again, at the current price, the Canon S2 IS itself is more than awesome. Buy one and be stupid silly happy with your ability to sniff out the best digital value on the planet today. No kidding, it's that good.
The downside of this lens is that it is HUGE. It looks impressive, and records impressive images, but it blocks a good portion of the built in flash on a camera like the S2. Since it doesn't stop down the prime lens at all, it can deliver terrific non flash indoor photos, but if you need flash (and you will), I suggest that you use an accessory flash unit when the 7000 is mounted, so much of the flash energy doesn't just hit the backside of the conversion lens. Of course, even the Canon conversion tele and wide lenses have similar limitations, but I thought you should know up front that you will be looking for an accessory flash unit before long if you use such lenses on a regular basis.
The bottom line is that Raynox builds high quality lenses that offer greater value than most camera manufacturers offerings. Just make sure that that your intended application fits the design of the lens before you buy. Trying to fit a round peg into a square hole after the fact in an effort to save a few bucks is an excercise in frustration. The Raynox website provides plenty of camera specific info, so you should have no trouble at all.
Raynox products are of very high quality, and their best offerings cost little more than the middle quality offerings of other manufacturers. Spend a few extra bucks on the top line Raynox products, and you will still save money overall, and be very happy with the result.
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