Another S3 lens adaptor question....

[DirePenguin]

Following the advice on Lensmate.com, I recently purchased their 52mm adapter (and a UV filter, and some other stuff).

My primary reason was wanting to protect the lens while out shooting. However, my plan, when the budget allows, is to get a teleconverter.

I am currently liking the Raynox DCR-1540PRO (especially after seeing the number of bad results with the Raynox DCR-2020) and it should match up with the 52mm threads just fine.

However, did I make a mistake by selecting the 52mm adapter? Are there more options at 58mm?

Would a $7.00 set of Step rings, like the Kenko ones on Lensmate, solve most of my worries about limiting my options? :)

[LeeSC]

I believe the 1540 is 52mm so you shouldn't have an issue.

I recently picked up an S3 and placed an order from Lensmate. I picked up both a 52 mm and a 58 mm. I had already won some 52 mm hoya filters for dirt cheap on EBAY. I haven't made a decision yet on a T/C so I grabbed a 58 just in case (adapters are only $20).

My plan is to have my T/C on a separate adapter so all I will have to do is snap the T/C on. The thought of repeatedly screwing a $100+ lens on and off an adapter makes me cringe. Crossthread or strip it once and you are screwed.

SO, if you are going with the 1540 you will be fine. You didn't limit yourself. It isn't like we are talking about $1000 SLR lenses here. If you happen to find a 58 T/C you like better, you can always pick up another adapter or use the step rings.

[DirePenguin]

SO, if you are going with the 1540 you will be fine. You didn't limit yourself. It isn't like we are talking about $1000 SLR lenses here. If you happen to find a 58 T/C you like better, you can always pick up another adapter or use the step rings.

Thanks, I feel better, now. :)

I'd been feeling pretty good about my purchase until I started reading some other threads here about lenses for the S3 and a lot of users had 58mm ones!

[FLiPMaRC]

Why not just buy a 58mm lens adapter? They sell for less than $15 on eBay.


Examples
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-Powershot-S3-S2-IS-58-58mm-UV-Filter-Lens-Adapter_W0QQitemZ180109565307QQcategoryZ31388QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lens-Adapter-for-Canon-Powershot-S3-IS-S3IS-58mm_W0QQitemZ170104108885QQcategoryZ30059QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/58mm-Lens-Adapter-Ring-Tube-For-Canon-Powershot-S3-IS_W0QQitemZ320105764738QQcategoryZ116186QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

[DirePenguin]

Why not just buy a 58mm lens adapter? They sell for less than $15 on eBay.

I guess I could, but I don't want to spend money on stuff I'm not likely to need (or want to carry around).

So long as I can get a good TC for the 52mm, then I'm good. At least one of the well-received TCs is 52mm (the Raynox), so....

[FLiPMaRC]

True ... I have both a 52mm and a 58mm adapter, and I barely use my 58mm :o

[DesertDave]

True ... I have both a 52mm and a 58mm adapter, and I barely use my 58mm :o


Ok, I'll flash my newbie badge:

What would the substantive difference between the two sizes?

[danidabi]

^^about 6mm:)

The main thing is that when you buy one of the adapters then your equipment needs to fit that ring. I have a 52mm adapter, I chose this because the 52mm is cheaper and the raynox tele lens only fit a 52mm adapter. Also in the future when I buy the wideangle lens it will also fit the 52mm adapter.

[lathe]

The other difference between 52mm and 58mm is that Canon sells a 58mm plastic adapter. The advantage of this is that if you drop your camera (should happen rarely to never ;)) that the plastic one is less likely to damage the camera. If you use the aluminum adapters and drop the camera, the aluminum adapters are far more likely damage the camera at the camera/adapter junction.

[DirePenguin]

Just a quick update ... Lensmate is a fantastic company to work with! :)

I ordered on Monday and my new adapter and filter (etc...) was waiting when I got home from work on Wed.! Everything I ordered was there, in perfect shape, and (quality-wise) exactly what I was expecting.

Follow up question #1: is there any reason NOT to use the UV Filter all the time?

Follow up question #2: I also got a folding rubber lens hood (I take a lot of outdoor photos, and reducing lens flare will be good). As far as I can tell, I can put the hood on before the filter or after it ... does it make any difference what order these things go on?

Follow up question #3: What about when I do save up enough $$$ for the TC I want ... the filter HAS to go on behind it, cause it's bigger at the lens end, but are there any problems with the order of these sorts of things?

Follow up question #4: What about other types of filters; say a polarizer or ND or Infrared ... is it wrong to stack them and, does order matter?

Thanks in advance....

[danidabi]

Follow up question #3: What about when I do save up enough $$$ for the TC I want ... the filter HAS to go on behind it, cause it's bigger at the lens end, but are there any problems with the order of these sorts of things?

Follow up question #4: What about other types of filters; say a polarizer or ND or Infrared ... is it wrong to stack them and, does order matter?

Thanks in advance....

I have the raynox TC and a polarizer filter. I put the filter on adapter, then the lens onto the filter. It works great. From what I've read you can get the filters for the other end of the lens but I wonder why?

I only have one filter so I haven't stacked anything. But from what I have read on here and on flickr stacking is not that great to do because it is a lot of glass for the camera to shoot through.

[DirePenguin]

I only have one filter so I haven't stacked anything. But from what I have read on here and on flickr stacking is not that great to do because it is a lot of glass for the camera to shoot through.

That makes sense....

I'm pretty new to all of this multiple lenses and filters and stuff, and I can't really think of a case where stacking seems like a good idea; I just wanted to be sure. Thanks!

[Visual Reality]

As you can see in my signature, I have two.

Polarizer is the standard filter that stays on my camera for all outdoor shots. For indoor and night shooting, the UV filter goes on. This way my real lens is always protected and I should almost never have to clean it. The reason I don't use the CPL in low light - it removes a small bit of light itself so its best suited for the bright outdoors.

I have an adapter for each one and just use the quick change mount and I don't have to remove the filters.