External lenses for A200?

[WKL1234]

Hi all,
I am doing a research on the external lenses (wide angle and telephoto) for A200. I notice both KM and other manufactories have the lenses. I wonder anyone has the experience of using such lenses and able to provide me some advices. In addition, I have a few questions. How does the lenses affect the picture quality in terms of fish-eye (distortion), sharpness, focus, colors...etc? What does the optical index affect the picture quality? How does the no-name brand compare to KM in terms of picture quality?

Thanks,
WKL

[A200]

Hi,

I have a Minolta ACW-100 wide angle , it is very good if expensive, a little large and only .8x which gives eq to 22mm.

I am also looking for peoples experience of other lens, pref .5x and 3x.

[Geoff Chandler]

I reckon the telephoto lens might be usefull - not sure about other brands
I have heard Raynox ones are good
I already mentioned Warehouse Express in my other post - In the UK they were very quick and efficient and not too expensive...
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/
I'd be interested to hear anyone elses findings
Geoff