Opteka 0.5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto HD² Lens Set For Samsung HMX-H100, H104, H105, H106, H200, H203, H204, H205, H220, SC-D180, D20, D21, D22, D23, D24, D27, D29, D67, D70, D73, D75, D77, D80, D86, D87, D907, L901, L903, L906, L907, SMX-F40, F400, F43, F44, VP-D10, D11, D130, D15, D190, D190, D20, D21, D23, D24, D26, D340, D380, D70, D73, D75, D76, D77, D80 and VP-D81 Digital Camcorders

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000I5MEO2
• Item model number: OPT-HD2-W-T-MG30
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #85 in Camera & Photo > Lenses > Camcorder Lenses
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 29, 2006

Product Description

Since it fits right over your camera's existing lens system, a wide-angle and telephoto converter affects the full zoom range of your camera's lens. A wide-angle converter increases your angle of view - scenes include more of the landscape, groups include more people, and interiors show more of the room. A .5x wide-angle converter DOUBLES your angle of view, allowing you to get twice as much in the picture (AND your telephoto setting also becomes wider; not zooming in as close). A .2x converter will double your camera's maximum focal length, bringing things twice as close. An Opteka conversion lens can actually improve the image that your digital camera receives, and it's about the only accessory that can. By eliminating flare and ghosting, the ugly cousins of reflection and refraction, before they get to your camera's original lens system, your camera gets a much cleaner image to digitize. Plus, an Opteka converter allows you to use a more optimal part of your original lens system, resulting in more crisp imagery. Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition², and no company does High Definition² like Opteka. In the professional setting, Opteka's glass optics define High Definition. Change the way you view the world. Enjoy outstanding detail, enjoy enhanced clarity and enjoy Opteka. With an Opteka 5 piece Lens/Camera cleaning kit it contains everything you need to maintain your Digital Camera! It cleans hard to reach lenses, protects battery contacts, and is very easy and safe to use. Works excellent for lenses, cameras, filters, and it also easily cleans LCD panels. The lens cleaning solution is specially made for removing oil and dirt. The Opteka table top tripod is ideal for backyard observation or anywhere - an ultra-compact tripod is all you need! Opteka lenses are covered by a lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars MiamiBeach, November 9, 2011

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Paula Lemes (MIAMI, FL, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opteka 0.5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto HD² Lens Set For Samsung HMX-H100, H104, H105, H106, H200, H203, H204, H205, H220, SC-D180, D20, D21, D22, D23, D24, D27, D29, D67, D70, D73, D75, D77, D80, D86, D87, D907, L901, L903, L906, L907, SMX-F40, F400, F43, F44, VP-D10, D11, D130, D15, D190, D190, D20, D21, D23, D24, D26, D340, D380, D70, D73, D75, D76, D77, D80 and VP-D81 Digital Camcorders (Electronics)

This is a great product. Great price and easy to use. I really love to buy using Amazon because they have a great products, great prices and the follow up is is amazing....

2.0 out of 5 stars Opteka Wide Angle & Telephoto HD Lens Set, November 9, 2011

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Emilio Gordillo "egbetico" (miami,florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka 0.5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto HD² Lens Set For Samsung HMX-H100, H104, H105, H106, H200, H203, H204, H205, H220, SC-D180, D20, D21, D22, D23, D24, D27, D29, D67, D70, D73, D75, D77, D80, D86, D87, D907, L901, L903, L906, L907, SMX-F40, F400, F43, F44, VP-D10, D11, D130, D15, D190, D190, D20, D21, D23, D24, D26, D340, D380, D70, D73, D75, D76, D77, D80 and VP-D81 Digital Camcorders (Electronics)

I recently purchased the Opteka .5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto HD² Lens Set for Samsung HMX10C MX10P DC173U DC575 for around $30.00. It seemed like a good deal but as everything that is too cheap, it turned out that the the telephoto lens did hardly nothing in comparison with the camcorder's original lens. meaning, I just used the camera lens instead of the telephoto because it did not get me any closer to the subject. Needless to say the tripod and cleaning kit are useless, just something else they include in the set to call more attention.

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Purchase, August 18, 2011

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cash2kay - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka 0.5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto HD² Lens Set For Samsung HMX-H100, H104, H105, H106, H200, H203, H204, H205, H220, SC-D180, D20, D21, D22, D23, D24, D27, D29, D67, D70, D73, D75, D77, D80, D86, D87, D907, L901, L903, L906, L907, SMX-F40, F400, F43, F44, VP-D10, D11, D130, D15, D190, D190, D20, D21, D23, D24, D26, D340, D380, D70, D73, D75, D76, D77, D80 and VP-D81 Digital Camcorders (Electronics)

I purchased these lenses because they were fair priced and seemed like the best route to take for what I needed film-wise.

The telephoto lens functions like you'd expect. Theres a small issue with vig when you zoom out but its not an issue if you want to use it for tight close-up shots. The lens is very clear and doesn't take away from the clarity of the cameras lens.

The wide angle lens is what I use most. I like to shoot indoors and camera positioning is important to me when setting up a scene. This lens allows you set your camera up at about half the normal distance and still capture a whole wall. Before I'd have to place the camera up against the opposite wall and zoom out to almost capture the whole 'landscape'.

The kit also includes lens cleaning accessories that I've yet to use.

To sum things up the lenses simply do what they're supposed to do.

Camera: Samsung HMX-100
Purpose: short indie film projects