Anyone have any idea if these are as good as the real thing? I've been waiting months for a 77mm wide angle adapter ring for my Lee holder and maybe these would be a good alternative.
http://www.adorama.com/CYFHR77.html
TuanTime Senior Member 759 posts Joined May 2009 More info | Oct 08, 2010 09:37 | #1 Anyone have any idea if these are as good as the real thing? I've been waiting months for a 77mm wide angle adapter ring for my Lee holder and maybe these would be a good alternative.
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kMayer Senior Member  413 posts Joined Oct 2009 Location: Philly More info | Oct 08, 2010 15:43 | #3 If they work the same, I want to buy one right now because that's the last piece I need!
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kMayer Senior Member 413 posts Joined Oct 2009 Location: Philly More info | Oct 08, 2010 20:18 | #5 century optics adapter  lee adapter  i think i'm going to order it tonight. item description on adorama is "Century Optics /Lee WA 77mm Adaptor Ring For The 4" FILTER HOLDER For Dslr Cameras"... so it must do it's job just fine!
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EvanIdler Goldmember  1,600 posts Likes: 4 Joined May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada More info | Oct 08, 2010 22:21 | #6 I know the price suck compaired to B&H, but, if your tired of waiting .... Canon5DIII + Some L + Some non L + Some Sigma + Some Tamron + other stuff....
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argyle Cream of the Crop  8,187 posts Likes: 24 Joined Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas More info | Oct 09, 2010 07:08 | #7 TuanTime wrote in post #11058007 Anyone have any idea if these are as good as the real thing? I've been waiting months for a 77mm wide angle adapter ring for my Lee holder and maybe these would be a good alternative. http://www.adorama.com/CYFHR77.html What's the harm in trying one out? Give it a try...if it doesn't work, send it back for a refund (sure beats waiting for the "real thing"). "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer
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GPFocussed Senior Member  584 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Canada More info | Oct 09, 2010 23:28 | #8 kMayer wrote in post #11059902 If they work the same, I want to buy one right now because that's the last piece I need! I'm in the exact same boat as you. I've been itching to try them handheld but I don't want to risk scratching them but this 77mm wide angle is one tough part to find! [URL="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/Gear List"][URL="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9541640&postcount=2194"]Gear List
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gixxer Goldmember  2,035 posts Likes: 8 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Mountains of North Carolina More info | Oct 11, 2010 02:21 | #9 As long as it's the same dimensions as the Lee ring it should be just as good. Let us know how it works out if you order one. Daniel
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry  6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Oct 11, 2010 05:04 | #10 It's just a piece of aluminum with grooves and threads. I'm sure it will work fine. My only concern would be if it's made of lower quality material and it getting stuck to your lens. Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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SeJun Member  42 posts Joined Jun 2010 Location: USA More info | Oct 11, 2010 14:02 | #11 just ordered one... will let you know how it looks/works in a few days unless someone else can post beforehand.. Comments and critiques are always welcomed and appreciated!
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TxDiver Member 245 posts Joined May 2009 More info | Oct 12, 2010 03:16 | #12 SeJun wrote in post #11076160 just ordered one... will let you know how it looks/works in a few days unless someone else can post beforehand.. Please let us know. I have wondered about those Century Optics rings...
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I tried to order one but it came back as out of stock, let me know if yours went through.
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kMayer Senior Member 413 posts Joined Oct 2009 Location: Philly More info | Oct 12, 2010 14:03 | #14 I ordered one last night. Will keep everyone updated.
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SeJun Member 42 posts Joined Jun 2010 Location: USA More info | Oct 12, 2010 20:59 | #15 uh oh... I was too late as well.. my order also did not go through... on back order without a known restock date... sucks Comments and critiques are always welcomed and appreciated!
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