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shelbyville · Mar 26, 2003, 11:30 AM

Hi! I am new here and have a question. I am really wanting to get into photography and have checked out the New York Institute of Photography for classes. I have an Olympus C-3020 and I am looking for a lens so I can take better close up shots. I have looked on Ebay and other sites and I just don't know what I need. I can't afford a "professional" camera right now. I want to practice for a while.Can anyone HELP ME??!!

Thanks for any input.
:lol:

tabasco · Apr 5, 2003, 11:47 AM

you should get the olympus wide angle. Its the only one i had great results with. I think its called wcon08 or something.

lg · Apr 6, 2003, 4:26 PM

The model you need is the WCON-08E. Check the Olympus compatibility chart for what is needed to attach it to your camera. Don't feel that you are obligated to purchase the kit from Olympus; anywhere you can get the separate components at a better price will be fine. Double-check, but I believe you need: the CLA-1 Conversion Lens Adapter and Step-up Ring 43mm-46mm.

tabasco · Apr 7, 2003, 9:09 AM

this lens actually requires a 55mm thread. However, my lens came with a step up ring from 43 to 55.

lg · Apr 7, 2003, 3:44 PM

Yes, my camera required a 49-55mm step-up ring. Shelbyville, you might want to check with Olympus, because stacking too many adapter rings may cause vignetting at your widest setting.

Mar 26, 2003, 11:30 AM	#1
shelbyville Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2	HELP!! I need a wide lens for an Olympus 3020. Hi! I am new here and have a question. I am really wanting to get into photography and have checked out the New York Institute of Photography for classes. I have an Olympus C-3020 and I am looking for a lens so I can take better close up shots. I have looked on Ebay and other sites and I just don't know what I need. I can't afford a "professional" camera right now. I want to practice for a while.Can anyone HELP ME??!! Thanks for any input. :lol:

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Apr 5, 2003, 11:47 AM	#2
tabasco Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50	you should get the olympus wide angle. Its the only one i had great results with. I think its called wcon08 or something.

Apr 6, 2003, 4:26 PM	#3
lg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 823	The model you need is the WCON-08E. Check the Olympus compatibility chart for what is needed to attach it to your camera. Don't feel that you are obligated to purchase the kit from Olympus; anywhere you can get the separate components at a better price will be fine. Double-check, but I believe you need: the CLA-1 Conversion Lens Adapter and Step-up Ring 43mm-46mm.

Apr 7, 2003, 9:09 AM	#4
tabasco Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50	this lens actually requires a 55mm thread. However, my lens came with a step up ring from 43 to 55.

Apr 7, 2003, 3:44 PM	#5
lg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 823	Yes, my camera required a 49-55mm step-up ring. Shelbyville, you might want to check with Olympus, because stacking too many adapter rings may cause vignetting at your widest setting.