Comments on: Hardware Review: Opteka High Definition II Lenses for Canon PowerShot A650 IS http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/ The personal/professional dwelling of Markus Langenfeld, featuring technology articles, reviews, project notes, and everyday musings. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:12:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: What kind of gear am I rockin’? » Markus Langenfeld http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22940 What kind of gear am I rockin’? » Markus Langenfeld Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:09:04 +0000 http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22940 [...] flexibility of a digital SLR in a light weight point-and-shoot form factor. I just recently started getting into buying external lenses and accessories for it and I’m really looking forward to using the camera to its full potential [...] [...] flexibility of a digital SLR in a light weight point-and-shoot form factor. I just recently started getting into buying external lenses and accessories for it and I’m really looking forward to using the camera to its full potential [...]

]]> By: Adam http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22844 Adam Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:39:10 +0000 http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22844 I noticed a large amount of color refraction ("prism") effect in the wide-angle shots, enough to make me think twice about purchasing these lenses... I noticed a large amount of color refraction (”prism”) effect in the wide-angle shots, enough to make me think twice about purchasing these lenses…

]]> By: Markus Langenfeld http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22568 Markus Langenfeld Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:06:45 +0000 http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22568 I did notice the vignette effect the lens produces, if you adjust the zoom slightly it will eliminate it. I guess there isn't going to be a better way to get around that due to the way the lenses attach to the A650 IS. I did notice the vignette effect the lens produces, if you adjust the zoom slightly it will eliminate it. I guess there isn’t going to be a better way to get around that due to the way the lenses attach to the A650 IS.

]]> By: Frank Allan http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22566 Frank Allan Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:44:50 +0000 http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22566 Both lenses vignette at the wide setting. Opteka said to zoom out. This is fine for the tele lens, but zooming out with the wide lens cancels out its advantage. The camera's wide setting is as effective without the converter. The only advantage I can see in this lens is its macro capability. Any solutions? Both lenses vignette at the wide setting. Opteka said to zoom out. This is fine for the tele lens, but zooming out with the wide lens cancels out its advantage. The camera’s wide setting is as effective without the converter. The only advantage I can see in this lens is its macro capability. Any solutions?

]]> By: Larry A. http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22297 Larry A. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:49:49 +0000 http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22297 Canon's site shows an external flash that can be used with this camera, I have no idea how it would be used and looks rather expensive. I Just got a broken one on Ebay and fixed it, now I'm trying to learn all the settings. Canon’s site shows an external flash that can be used with this camera, I have no idea how it would be used and looks rather expensive. I Just got a broken one on Ebay and fixed it, now I’m trying to learn all the settings.

]]> By: Markus Langenfeld http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22291 Markus Langenfeld Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:11:43 +0000 http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22291 I haven't had any quality issues at all, you can check out some of my new photos of Duluth, MN by visiting - http://flickr.com/photos/markodageek/sets/72157600386227063/ The winter pictures towards the bottom are taken with the Opteka wide angle lens. I haven’t had any quality issues at all, you can check out some of my new photos of Duluth, MN by visiting - http://flickr.com/photos/markodageek/sets/72157600386227063/

The winter pictures towards the bottom are taken with the Opteka wide angle lens.

]]> By: Jibber http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22286 Jibber Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:30:31 +0000 http://www.marklangenfeld.com/2008/02/09/hardware-review-opteka-hd-ii-lenses-for-canon-powershot-a650-is/#comment-22286 Nice review. I have the same camera and was looking at getting the an opteka lens kit for it too. Apparently though I've heard the lens quality isn't the best and it can negatively effect the image quality...do you have any cool photos you've taken using it? It would be awesome seeing the lens in action! Nice review.
I have the same camera and was looking at getting the an opteka lens kit for it too. Apparently though I’ve heard the lens quality isn’t the best and it can negatively effect the image quality…do you have any cool photos you’ve taken using it? It would be awesome seeing the lens in action!

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