Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x)
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The Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x) is specifically designed for use with Canon's HF S10 and HF S100 high definition camcorders. However, this wide angle conversion lens is also compatible with any 58mm front filter thread. The WD-H58 provides 0.7x magnification, making it ideal for capturing tight group shots as well as landscapes.
- 0.7x Magnification for capturing everything in the shot from groups to landscapes
- Wide angle conversion lens for the Canon HF S10 and HF S100 Camcorders
- Also compatible with all camcorders that have a 58mm filter diameter
| Magnification | 0.7x |
| Zoom Through | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Rear Mount Diameter | 58mm |
| Front Mount Diameter | N/A |
| Construction, Elements/Groups | 4 elements/4 groups |
| Lens Diameter | 3.06" (77.78mm) |
| Length | 1.93" (49.2mm) |
| Weight | 11.6 oz (328.8g) |
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97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (22)
- Interfaces well with camcorder (13)
- Improves picture quality (9)
- Great picture quality (7)
- Compact (4)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (3)
Best Uses
- Shooting indoors (17)
- Shooting outdoors (14)
- Panoramic filming (12)
- Close up filming (9)
- Home movies (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (13), Aspiring film maker (5), Semi-pro (5), Parent (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
You really need one of these!
Anyone that has purchased the Canon HF S10 or HF S100 camcorders (or similar prosumer level camcorders) quickly comes to realize the irritation of limited wide-angle capability in some situations. I have the Vixia...Read complete review
Anyone that has purchased the Canon HF S10 or HF S100 camcorders (or similar prosumer level camcorders) quickly comes to realize the irritation of limited wide-angle capability in some situations. I have the Vixia HF S100, which is a fantastic camera by the way, and has incredible optics at this price level. But for those close-in candid shots of people, or to get a real sense of location in medium or long shots, you definitely crave a few extra few mm of wide angle perspective. And for documentary work, I find the wide-end is generally more useful than extremes of focal length.
I did a quick check and it seems most semi-pro "to-go" zoom video lenses go down to about 30mm (35mm equivalent). The Lens on the Vixia HF S100 / S10 has a minimum focal length of 43.5mm, so x0.7 converts it to around 30.5mm, putting it in good company with many more expensive peers.
Okay, so how is the WD-H58 in use? I have to say I am really very impressed. I have done still photography for some years and played around with various optical systems: Add-on lens converters are often a manufacturer's after-thought and inevitably a crude design compromise, resulting in visible degradation of image quality - resolution, contrast, chromatic fringing etc.
Clearly Canon did their homework on this one, and I would hazard to guess conceived the WD-H58 from ground-up, in conjunction with the built-in Vixia lens. Images are crystal clear. Without the aid of optical tests I would be hard put to know that I actually had a converter on - except that the world is now a bit bigger.
The only apparent artifact is slight barreling at the extreme wide end. This is par for the course for most wide angle lenses, unless you want to pay lots of money. On architectural scenes this might be an issue for some, but will be unnoticeable or irrelevant for most users.
Overall I would highly recommend this accessory. To me it brings the Vixia up a big notch in functionality, and all that glass looks pretty cool too! Basically, the thing is fused permanently to the front of my camera. As a budding documentary maker I can now comfortably frame all my shots, and the results are just stunning.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but super heavy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It very good wide angle converter lens as it allow you to have the best quality of Video and Image. I use it with my Canon HF S21. I think this is the best ...Read complete review
It very good wide angle converter lens as it allow you to have the best quality of Video and Image. I use it with my Canon HF S21. I think this is the best quality wide angle converter for my canon camcorder. However it super heavy!!!!! you need the tripod to go with this. If you think by carrying tripod is not possible or you filming just for fun please do not buy this as when you zoom. It will give you an unstable video as the weight of the lens On the other hand with the tripod the weight is not the problem at all ^^ so this thing work very great.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
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Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
All I can say is WOW! The build quality of this lens is top notch! Shooting indoors is so awesome now. I can fit more people in the frame at a closer distance. Outside is awesome too. I own the Canon Vixia HF S20. The auto-focus works perfectly through this lens. I can use the full zoom range with no problems. I plan to pretty much leave this lens on my camcorder all the time. As some others have said, the lens cap is very hard to remove. This is not the case for me. It is tight enough so it won't come off in my camera bag. My video kinda looks sharper with this lens. Very pleased!
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
My raison detre for getting into video was to better capture panoramic landscapes. This lens mounted on the S30 knocks it out of the park. One sweep and you have captured the scene as well as the audio background that gives the place it's ambiance.
I've been photographing weddings, parties, family dinners and other family gatherings for decades and have learned to love the wide-angle lens and its ability to shrink the room. Indoors this lens does everything my SLR lenses do but do it in a much more compact way.
The lens weighs as much as the camera I use with it. That comes with the territory when you try to bend light as any SLR photographer knows. Yet, oddly, the lens does not alter the balance perceptively. Perhaps I have a more robust wrist than those who have noted some difficulty. I also find that the extra mass enhances the stability of the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
This thing is expensive, BUT.... it will add a very professional look to your film projects so in the end it will pay for itself. I found a Cavision lens hood 77mm that you can use with this lens if you just patiently sand the plastic interior ring of the lens hood, but don't do this if you're not good with do it yourself type of things......
If you can, I would recommend buying the teleconverter lens as well, have both for virtually unlimited shooting possibilities.
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- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Works well in many ways
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Excellent Lense. Does exactly what it is designed to do.
Keep in mind that this lense is heavy. Do not plan on using this lense with a light weight cheap tripod.
I would definetly buy it again
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Indoor Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
- Must have accessory
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Anytime
- Anywhere
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
I think I will keep it on all the time. Works great for indoor use where space is limited.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
- Bulky Design
Best Uses
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
I'm just a working Dad who shoots for hobby and mostly shoot my kids in whatever activity they are in and vacations.
Does what it claims, no artifacts added to image.
Adds a lot of weight to the front of the camera making it difficult to shoot from hand. Recommend using a tripod when using this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
This Lens is working great for me footage at [@]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- No image stabilization
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Does everything I need - gives me slightly more control over depth of field and a wider angle shot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Clear picture and makes a difference. Got my child and his birthday cake and most of his friends I the shot.. looking forward to using it for landscapes..
It is rather heavy but that's good. Helps stabilize the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Perfect if you want that little bit more in your shot, but dont want to go fish eye, and still want to use the factory zoom on the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Screws right onto the front of my Vixia hf s21.
Couldn't be any easier.
Captures a wider view than the normal lens.
I pretty much leave this lens on all the time when I'm not using my telephoto or fisheye lens.
Especially great in Cine-Mode.
Nothing but praise.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
A must to have this len, just a little heavy but it's worth to capture images in a close range.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Nice addition for close up work.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
I cover local concerts and was never able to get the whole stage. With this lens it has taken away the need to back up and allows me to get a much tighter shot. The only down side was that it is heavy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
It very good wide angle converter lens as it allow you to have the best quality of Video and Image. I use it with my Canon HF S21. I think this is the best quality wide angle converter for my canon camcorder. However it super heavy!!!!! you need the tripod to go with this. If you think by carrying tripod is not possible or you filming just for fun please do not buy this as when you zoom. It will give you an unstable video as the weight of the lens On the other hand with the tripod the weight is not the problem at all ^^ so this thing work very great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
I originally ordered the lens because I was going to be shooting in a public square where I needed the maximum width so I took a chance and ordered it. Worked out fabulously - was exactly what I needed. Given that there are options out there I must say that it is a nice piece of glass. It is sharp and gives me the extra coverage I was looking for. Be warned though - it is heavy (1lb itself) so if you are using or thinking about buying a stabilizer/steadycam device it will throw your weight distribution off and you might have to up your model. Still, a nice lens that serves my purposes well. Highly recommended!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
I have a HF S21 and the wide angle was very good for the wedding events I have done. There is no loss in quality, i have compared with and without. It would be perfect if we could set some filter on it. I put a UV filter between the camera and the wide angle. It works well if I don`t pan very fast. If I pan fast I will see the filter circle. You can use filters and using the wide angle only if you don`t move too much. Except that It helps greatly to capture a group of person or a room. It adds some weight but it is not excessive and the camera looks very pro. This is a must have for a HF S21.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Very useful for portrait pictures. It makes the camera a bit heavier but I don't mind the extra weight. Overall happy with the product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
Can't get any better. Just love this wide angle adapter on my Vixia S10. Video quality is not at all compromised at any of the zoom rage. A bit heavy, but for me it adds stability. Being able to get closer to the subject and get good audio is just priceless. I leave it on all the time.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):
I always wanted to own one of those wide lenses for my HFS11 but as soon as I have made the decision to spend the money I have been faced with either out of stock situation while on a trip to Tokyo or very long lead time to buy it at home in Australia. [...]About the lens, it is a great addition to my camcorder, it does what it a has designed to do... widen you view with very minimum distortion. It is a bit heavy but you need to appreciate the amount of glass Canon had to use to achieve this excellent result. It helps me a lot when shooting my kids basketball game from the side of the court as I can frame a lot more action now without excessive panning or loss of image quality. However this lens is so nice and friendly that unless I need to use my full zooming capability I keep it on my camera all the time. It would've been nice to have better protective caps and provision for a filter mount but these are not major points when it comes to the final buying decision. Bottom line is great product, great service!Regards from Australia John
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- WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x)
- Carrying Pouch
- Lens & Dust Caps
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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