This particular review is aimed specifically at the Digital Canon G5 camera although this lens will also fit the G3 model as well.
The Tele Converter lens (Canon TC-DC58N) is attached to the camera with the aid of a Conversion lens adapter (LA-DC58B ) this makes it rather long and pointy ... Read review
Advantages: Can improve your distance work Disadvantages: Long and heavy camera when assembled
...aimed specifically at the Digital Canon G5 camera although this lens will also fit the G3 model as well.
The Tele Converter lens (Canon TC-DC58N) is attached to the camera with the aid of a Conversion lens adapter (LA-DC58B ) this makes it rather long and pointy looking at the front.
This lens, like the rest of the camera is matt black and attaches via a 58mm-screw fitting to the conversion tube.
(Incidentally ... ...thread on my 35mm EOS 300 SLR…. I am a big fan of compatible lenses!)
I found that when I used the concoction of adapter and lens it made the camera front heavy. This can be compensated for by resting the bottom of the lens on the palm of my left hand while controlling the features with my right. (or using a tripod!!)
What this lens actually does is convert the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of 1.75 when ... more
This particular review is aimed specifically at the Digital Canon G5 camera although this lens will also fit the G3 model as well.
The Tele Converter lens (Canon TC-DC58N) is attached to the camera with the aid of a Conversion lens adapter (LA-DC58B ) this makes it rather long and pointy looking at the front.
This lens, like the rest of the camera is matt black and attaches via a 58mm-screw fitting to the conversion tube.
(Incidentally this means it can also be attached to the 58mm thread on my 35mm EOS 300 SLR…. I am a big fan of compatible lenses!)
I found that when I used the concoction of adapter and lens it made the camera front heavy. This can be compensated for by resting the bottom of the lens on the palm of my left hand while controlling the features with my right. (or using a tripod!!)
What this lens actually does is convert the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of 1.75 when attached. In real terms it means you start of by being able to see that little bit further before you use the zoom built into the camera.
This is good for occasions when you are unable to get close to your subject- church spires, wildlife that you would frighten and those moments where you want to experience the life of the paparazzi and take pictures of people from far away!
Now for the downside. It makes the camera long at the front and heavy. It is more sensitive to camera shake and the more zoom you use the more exaggerated the shake becomes. This can be corrected by resting the camera on something solid such as a tripod or whatever wall/railing is to hand.
The focus mechanism takes longer and wares the batteries down faster. But if you can cope with all that then expect some lovely photographic results!
I gave mine its first outing on a trip to the zoo. After overcoming some brief focusing problems with artificial light and reflections on glass I had some magical results.
My one main gripe would be that there is no way to attach any sort of filter to the front of the lens – I am a big fan of “skylight” filters. The help to protect the optics from and flying debris and fingerprints. So it’s a good idea to replace the lens caps as soon as possible and keep a cleaning cloth handy.
So would I choose to buy it now having tried it? In all honnesty, YES. It’s benefits have outweighed and problems and I have enjoyed the pictures I have taken
Finally, to round off with some simple product detail it comes packed simply in a small, red, cardboard box. Inside, which is a draw string leatherette pouch containing the lens and a lens cap on each end.
My lens cost roughly £65 from Amazon and I think this is very fair. The optics are of Canons usual high standards and although it is clearly marked “made in Japan” the instructions are in English.
