kenko adapters

[polak187]

Is anyone out there using kenko adapters? They are about $15 and convert to 52mm. What materials are they made off? Any pros and cons? Reason I don't want to use lensmate is that all my filters from 35mm cameras are in 52mm and it's a hasle to pull out the reducing ring everytime I need to use them.

[John - NJ]

Why not use the lensmate with a step up ring?

Attach the lensmate to the camera. Then attach the 49-52mm step up ring to the lensmate. Attach a 52mm UV filter to the step up ring. Now all of your other filters can attach to the UV filter and the lens stays protected.

[polak187]

It's the same thing but I'm saving money. Adapter is $5 cheaper and I don't pay for step up ring.

Another thing is that if you stock 3 cu lenses on top, you already lost enough ligth. By using a ring on top of the converter you further increase the distance between the main lens and a CU filters which means that you lost some light again. If I get longer exposure because of that it mean my depth of field will increase and I don't want that with macro shots.

I'm not planning to keep the adapter on the camera all the time. It will be in my bag if I need to mount a filter or a lens.

[polak187]

Hey there guys....

I just got my Kenko G1 adapter. All metal construction, converts to 52mm, costs $15, does not obstruct sensor and you can fit filters without any problems.

I got it from (www.2filter.com) filter connection. There have also some new Hi Res quality lenses. No, I'm not associated with them. I just bought some filters and an adapter ( over $50 order) got free shipping and 2 day service.

[Ankka]

polak187 wrote:
Hey there guys....

I just got my Kenko G1 adapter. All metal construction, converts to 52mm, costs $15, does not obstruct sensor and you can fit filters without any problems.

I got it from (www.2filter.com) filter connection. There have also some new Hi Res quality lenses. No, I'm not associated with them. I just bought some filters and an adapter ( over $50 order) got free shipping and 2 day service.


I'm trying to figure out whether to buy lensmate or Kenko - I'd appreciate any comment related to the Kenko adapter! Will I be able to use the flash?

Thanks,
Ankka

[polak187]

I don't have a big problem with Kenko adapter when using a flash. At the widest angle setting I can see a little bit of shadow in the corner but it is easly fixed with photoshop. Kenko has a 52mm thread at the end and Lensmate I believe is 49mm. Would 3mm make a difference in avoiding that shadow? I don't know. Price difference is not that big (Kenko is like $5 cheaper). If I ever uses flash for my work those are usually ouside strobes or hot lights and at this point it really doesn't matter. I hope that guys with Lensmate will post something about their stuff.



This is a picture with a problem:
http://fsheep.tripod.com/friday/pages/f38.htm