Canon 1724B001 WD-H72 Wide Converter Lens for Compatible Canon Camcorders

by Canon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000N3E6KY
• Item model number: 1724B001
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Wide-Converter (WD-H72). Mounts on the front of the XH A1 lens to give you a 0.75x wider angle view, useful when shooting in a confined area or scenic shots.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Wide-Angle Lens, June 20, 2008

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Norman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon 1724B001 WD-H72 Wide Converter Lens for Compatible Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

I bought this lens back in April 08 for my XHA1 & and I've used it extensively on shoots. Most of the events I shoot are in confined or limited space environments. Which means I don't always have the luxury of being able to stand back to get the shot.

This is where the WD-H72 come into play. The extra few degrees latitude means the difference between getting or missing that awkward shot.

It's not as wide as some other third-party lens, but you can use full-zoom & get a compatible lens hood. My only complaint is the weight, as soon as you mount this lens the camera feels front-heavy.

To summarise, what you get for your money is a lens that doesn't degrade or compromise HD image clarity, compliments the XHA1 and works as advertised. Buy if you want use full-zoom, don't mind the extra weight & don't need to shoot ultra-wide-angle video.

I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for the weight.

Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great, May 24, 2009

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KEVIN - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon 1724B001 WD-H72 Wide Converter Lens for Compatible Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

This lens was a great add on for the XHA1, but honestly I am not impressed when comparing the footage I've captured on less cameras with the Raynox lenses. NO THREADS on the front means, no filters for the Canon lens. It's also a bit heavy. Good for what it is, just not great.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the XH A1S, October 21, 2011

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jack-and-emily - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon 1724B001 WD-H72 Wide Converter Lens for Compatible Canon Camcorders (Electronics)

Adds much needed field of vision for event videographers like me. The lens attaches perfectly to the camera, and creates no problems as far as I am concerned. This is a great looking, professional lens!