Canon WCDC58N Wide Angle Converter Lens Adapter for Canon A710, A700, A640, A630, A610, A620, A720IS, G3, G5 & G6 Digital Cameras

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.5 x 3 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007JDRW
• Item model number: 8158A001AA
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 23, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Give your subject a broader view with the Canon WC-DC58N wide conversion lens. Made specifically for select Canon lenses, the durable unit converts the focal distance of your lens by a factor of 0.7x when attached to the camera, making it ideal for group shots or panoramic nature photos. The unit is compatible with the following Canon models: A710, A700, A640, A630, A610, A620, A720IS, G3, G5, and G6 digital cameras. All Canon converters carry a one-year warranty.

• Magnification: 0.7x
• Rear mount diameter: 58mm
• Dimensions: 3.7 inches in diameter and 2.2 inches long
• Weight: 9.7 ounces

Product Description

For Canon G-Series Powershot Digital Camera / Mounts on Canon G1, G2 and G3 / Also works with Canon GL1 Camcorder

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wide Angle adapter from Canon, June 29, 2007

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V. Shrader (Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon WCDC58N Wide Angle Converter Lens Adapter for Canon A710, A700, A640, A630, A610, A620, A720IS, G3, G5 & G6 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I purchased the WC-DC58N along with the adapter converter LA-DC58G. At first I was very disappointed because each of the corners were rounded off, making for a vignetted effect. Then I read the manual that came with my Canon A710 where it instructed to turn on a Converter setting on the camera using the Menu AND remove the small ring on the LA-DC58G. Now the photos look great and no black around the edges. The lens is larger than I expected but it should do a great job at taking inside shots of rooms (with no flash) which is why I purchased it.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens for the money, November 3, 2006

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Michael A. Bair - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon WCDC58N Wide Angle Converter Lens Adapter for Canon A710, A700, A640, A630, A610, A620, A720IS, G3, G5 & G6 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I thought twice before buying this lens. It wasn't designed specifically for my Canon A620, it required the purchase of an adapter ring, and it blocks the flash.

Having said that, the lens feels good on the camera (even with Canon's plastic adapter) and the pictures are what I was hoping for. I use it all the time. It's great for assembling panoramics, and doesn't suffer from any unexpected distortions (beyond the horizontal bending you get from any wide angle lens).

Highly recommended.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile Wide angle, May 9, 2007

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handyman30 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon WCDC58N Wide Angle Converter Lens Adapter for Canon A710, A700, A640, A630, A610, A620, A720IS, G3, G5 & G6 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

As mentioned in previous reviews, this lens gets in the way of the viewfinder on most of the products it fits, so it is necessary to use the lcd for proper framing, and you really need to use an external flash for indoor shots. Despite this,it makes wide angle shots possible on a fixed lens camera, which is what it was designed for. Without an external flash, you will experience black spots. Edge distortion is minimal, and even with a SLR/wide angle lens combination, your going to experience a similar result. How many times have you tried to photograph a room and not been able to get much of the room in the picture? This lens definitely helps in that situation. Outdoors is where this conversion lens really shines, creating a landscape effect. Hope this info helps anyone on the fence about investing in this product.