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Gill C · Jun 14, 2004, 2:15 PM

I have recently purchased a Minolta Z1 (thanks to several posts on this forum and Steve's camera review).

I am only just getting more serious about taking pictures etc so forgive me if I ask any stupid questions.

One of my main interests in taking landscape pictures and was thinking of getting the wide angle lens to get more in the picture. Having read a few comments on the forum I was a bit concerned that it may be a wasteof money.

I would apprecaite an honest opinion from anyone who has used it.

Many thanks

Gill

Puck M · Jun 14, 2004, 3:05 PM

http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/v...137521#p137521

Take a look at this message about soft corners and the message following about the shadow cast by the add on lens using thein camera flash. Whether the zcw-100 is worth $100 plus is left up to you.

Tik · Jun 14, 2004, 6:37 PM

28mm at the harbour

Gill C · Jun 15, 2004, 5:10 AM

Thanks Puck and Tik for the advice and the pictures you have posted they have been very helpful.

I think I might go for the lens as I am taking more outside shots and see what happens.

Mikefellh · Jun 18, 2004, 3:08 AM

I suggest looking at the Raynox line. Their .66x (DCR-6600 Pro) is one of the best on the market (with almost no barrel distortion). They also have a new 2.2x (DCR-2020 Pro):

http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/egindex.htm

Gill C · Jun 19, 2004, 4:53 AM

Thanks Mike I will definately look into the Raynox lens.

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Jun 14, 2004, 2:15 PM	#1
Gill C Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3	I have recently purchased a Minolta Z1 (thanks to several posts on this forum and Steve's camera review). I am only just getting more serious about taking pictures etc so forgive me if I ask any stupid questions. One of my main interests in taking landscape pictures and was thinking of getting the wide angle lens to get more in the picture. Having read a few comments on the forum I was a bit concerned that it may be a wasteof money. I would apprecaite an honest opinion from anyone who has used it. Many thanks Gill

Jun 14, 2004, 3:05 PM	#2
Puck M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 397	http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/v...137521#p137521 Take a look at this message about soft corners and the message following about the shadow cast by the add on lens using thein camera flash. Whether the zcw-100 is worth $100 plus is left up to you.

Jun 15, 2004, 5:10 AM	#4
Gill C Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3	Thanks Puck and Tik for the advice and the pictures you have posted they have been very helpful. I think I might go for the lens as I am taking more outside shots and see what happens.

Jun 18, 2004, 3:08 AM	#5
Mikefellh Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,707	I suggest looking at the Raynox line. Their .66x (DCR-6600 Pro) is one of the best on the market (with almost no barrel distortion). They also have a new 2.2x (DCR-2020 Pro): http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/egindex.htm

Jun 19, 2004, 4:53 AM	#6
Gill C Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3	Thanks Mike I will definately look into the Raynox lens.