Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x)

Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):

Shooting trade shows, tech seminars, weddings, memorial services and 90+year old birthday parties.

Fits camera very well
Adds stabilizing mass
Aids in getting whole group in picture in small rooms.
Adds a professional look to the camera
Very low distortion, adds flexibility to shooting

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):

This Lens is working great for me footage at [@]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Comments about Canon WD-H58 Wide Converter Lens (0.7x):

Nice addition for close up work.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.