Customer Reviews

Lens Adapter for Canon Powershot A640 A630 A620 A610 (52mm)

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Totally agree with the other reviewers' comments. Originally, I was going to buy Canon's adapter for my Powershot A640 not realizing it was plastic!! Plus, even with shipping, this is still cheaper (by 5 bucks) and its metal! FYI--If you don't have any filters (like I didn't) get Tiffens 3 filter set 52mm (Circular Polarizer, UV protector, and 812-warming len) a good buy for the price--I bought it because of the reviewers' comments and don't regret it.

It costs 30% - 40% less than the Canon LA-DC58F Conversion Lens Adapter and it's metal, not plastic... need to say more?

Fairly sturdy, metal 52mm thread alternative to the Canon lens adapter

This is a metal adapter for Canon A6xx. It fits perfectly on the camera and it is for 52mm filters and lenses. The Canon's original adapter is all made of plastic and it is for 58mm filters and lenses. 52mm filters are much cheaper than 58mm.

This adapter fits over the Canon A640 lense and is long enough for the lense to be fully extended for zoom--this was an important concern for me before purchasing. This works fine for use with a wide angle or telephoto lense in combination with filters. When used with a wide angle lense and a polarizer filter, it gives a "porthole" effect in the image, but zoomed in further, this effect disappears. Similarly, a telephoto shot not fully zoomed shows this porthole effect.

Bought it. Looks to be very high quality. Lower price than Canon's. All camera should have a uv filter to protect the lens. This is a MUST! I take lots of pictures near the ocean so salt spray will end up on the camera's lens. You should avoid cleaning the camera's lens as much as possible to prevent lens scratches. Clean only the filter. You can also hold on to the housing as sort of an handle when moving about.
Cons: except for telephoto, adapter blocks the flash on bottom right portion of picture. If sunlight should get into the adapter, you could end up seeing the metal part of the camera's lens reflected off of the filter on your pictures. Maybe a lens hood would help... but they don't make one for this adapter. Maybe painting the adapter black on the inside would help reduce flare.
Amazingly good quality for the price. All cameras should have provisions for installing a lens filter. It's a crime that almost no camera manufacturer do this. Guess they want you to replace the camera rather than the filter.

I purchased this based on the reviews of being metal and very sturdy. Well it definitely works well on my Canon A620 and I also purchased the Tiffen 3 filter kit to go along. It is a lot of fun to use and I don't really tell a difference in the quality of the pictures..i.e more softened.
You can still use the viewfinder to take pictures but don't use your flash with these or else you will get a black cast on the lower right of every picture. I'm more than happy with this product!

This item was listed at an option when you purchased the wide angle lens, but it doesn't fit and I will be returning it.

returned due to need for 58mm adapter. great service, nice folks !

This 52mm adaptor arrived very quickly in brand-new condition, and works precisely as expected and specified. I purchased 52mm filters locally, and have no problems. I am pleased with the transaction.