Raynox Lenses

[David756]

I am looking at the Raynox DCR-5000 wide angle lens and also the DCR-1850 Pro 1.85x Telephoto for my Olympus C3000Z

I have a Telecon 1.45x already and am satisfied with it just wish it was more powerful.

2 questions...when using the wide angle lens can you use the optical zoom of the camera (in the case of my Olympus, it is 3x)?

Also, when using the Telecon Tellephotoin order for the lens to work properly the camera zoom has to be extended all the way. If not, you get a dark circle around the image. I assume the same is true of the Raynox ??

Any help would be appreciated. Additionally, if any one has experience using these particular lenses, please share your opinions...

Thanks