- The HD-5005PRO lens is primarily designed to achieve the optimum performance for use with compact digital/video camcorders. And it's compatible with some digital still cameras too. But, in that case there could be slight image quality reduction depending on the model in use.
- All of Raynox conversion lenses are proudly made in Japan. At Raynox's wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary, every stage of production is rigorously checked and tested so that the lens elements compensate effectively for astigmatism, distortion and spherical aberration.... for an excellent image quality.
- Please Note: The lens is not compatible with SONY DCR-DVD301/201/101.
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HD-5050PRO Super Wideangle conversion lens,0.5X.... The model HD-5050PRO Super Wideangle conversion lens is designed to broaden the angle of view, including 100% more area in the picture, when attached to the lens of Digital Video Camcorder. Its compatible with whole zoom area and stays in focus. 6-adapter rings are included for 25mm/27mm/ 30mm/30.5mm/ 37mm/ 43mm filter size Camcorders. The HD-5050PRO is made of the high-index optical glass elements with new conceptof lens designing using three-group/four-element lens formula. This new concept in designing the lens made it possible to achieve an amazing high definition wideangle lens of the 600 lines/mm resolution power at center(MTF30%)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's marginally usable and a decent value,
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This review is from: Raynox HD-5050 Pro High Definition Wide Angle Lens for Camcorders with a 37mm Thread, with 6 Adapter Rings, (Electronics)
I'm a simi-pro videographer with high standards.Overall, I'm disappointed with the Raynox. The sample I received is adequate for some non-critical work, but isn't good enough to be considered "high-definition" by anyone's standards. The center 1/3 of the image is quite sharp. The next 1/3 out is softer but acceptable. The outer third is quite soft. The corners are terrible. Distortion is high with severe curvature of vertical lines near the edge of the frame. And chromatic aberration is very obvious and disturbing even in the center. Changing the F-stop makes very little difference in image quality. I may keep it just for those situations where a .5X converter is the only lens that will work. But I'll never use it when my .7x Canon converter will do.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not for High Definition Video,
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This review is from: Raynox HD-5050 Pro High Definition Wide Angle Lens for Camcorders with a 37mm Thread, with 6 Adapter Rings, (Electronics)
I was inclined to buy this lens for the good reviews I found and the claim that it is for High Defintion. But, after testing it with my Sony HDR-XR500V I must say that it does not keep up to the image quality of the Sony camcorder. It will save you on a situation of shooting in a small room, but its image quality everywhere except the center is too low for decent high definition video. When in fully wide, only the central third of the image is acceptable. The outer thirds are lousy quality. I would not recommend it.. it is expensive for what it delivers. It is just a little bit better than another one I have, the $30 Kenko SGW05 ...Kenko SGW-05 - Converter, which I only used with a Mini DV Sony camera. So, if you want a good quality wide angle, go with your camera to the shops and try them out. Take photos and later compare qualities. Once you find something good, let us know... I have not found a decent one yet
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wide Angle Video Lens,
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This review is from: Raynox HD-5050 Pro High Definition Wide Angle Lens for Camcorders with a 37mm Thread, with 6 Adapter Rings, (Electronics)
This is a very high quality lens. The price is not cheap but the quality is worth it. It fits perfetly on my 37mm Sony video camcorder.
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