On Tue, 18 Feb 2003 15:59:17 -0600, "Matt Foster" <matthew_r_foster@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I just purchased a Canon ZR40 and have found myself wanting additional wide

>angle capability. I've done some searching on the newsgroups but have not

>found a definitive position on the best wide angle lens for the ZR series

>(ZR40, ZR45, ZR50).

>

>While shopping online I find many wide angle lens options and do not

>recognize many of the brands:

>

>Raynox

>Titanium

>Digital Optics

>

>These all claim impressive features, .5X capability, macro features, auto

>focus compatible, multi-coated lenses.

>

>Does anyone have experience with these brands?

>Is there a suggestion for the best option?

>What about the Canon Wide Angle Adapter WD-30.5?

30.5mm is non-standard (as is the Sony 30mm),

but can be stepped up to the standard 37mm or

larger, so that these common-sized lens converters

can be used. The best brands of these: Canon, Sony,

Raynox, and sometimes Kenko. Often the claimed

multiplier is false (I have several ".5X" converters

that are closer to .7X...;-), though not with Canon,

Sony, or Raynox converters. The Canon option is

likely the best, particularly if you want to stay

small in size. BTW, the claimed features are common

to many...