Is it true that 58mm/52mm lens will block the flash/sensor of G2?

ptm · 6th August 2002

remember reading/hearing somewhere that the 58/52mm lens or lens adapter tends to block or obstruct the flash and sensor abit, is this true? if yes, how significant is it?
there is this brand of lens adapter called lensmate which is only 49mm.
was wondering if they r alot of accessories with this diameter as compared to 58/52mm?
thanks.

mpenza · 6th August 2002

lenses usually are small at the back and BIG (Especially for the good ones) in front. so they will block the internal flash.....

not too sure abt "sensor" part. I thought Canon implement E-TTL for the flash?

ptm · 8th August 2002

is this blocking of the internal flash a big issue or negligible?
which diameter do u recommend?
my main intention now to get this lens adapter is to provide a grip for my left hand (similar to holding a SLR).
of course will get wide/tele and filters in the future.

fish · 8th August 2002

yes, the blocking of the built-in flash on my 52mm adapter is indeed terrible. thus, i got an external flash.

don't have my cam with me now, if not, i would show you the difference.

yllow · 10th August 2002

I use Tiffen. Import from USA. Size 43 only. No block.

inertia · 18th August 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by yllow
I use Tiffen. Import from USA. Size 43 only. No block.

So hows the tiffen quality like so far... serious vignetting?
Dun mind post a pic at full tele . thks...

Camm · 6th December 2002

Hi,

Where can I get Tiffen and how much does it cost?

Any difference in pic quality? Care to post a pic here??

Thanks

6th August 2002	#1
ptm Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 75	Is it true that the 58mm/52mm lens adapter will block the flash/sensor of G2? remember reading/hearing somewhere that the 58/52mm lens or lens adapter tends to block or obstruct the flash and sensor abit, is this true? if yes, how significant is it? there is this brand of lens adapter called lensmate which is only 49mm. was wondering if they r alot of accessories with this diameter as compared to 58/52mm? thanks. Last edited by ptm; 8th August 2002 at 10:19 AM.

6th August 2002	#2
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	lenses usually are small at the back and BIG (Especially for the good ones) in front. so they will block the internal flash..... not too sure abt "sensor" part. I thought Canon implement E-TTL for the flash?

8th August 2002	#3
ptm Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 75	is this blocking of the internal flash a big issue or negligible? which diameter do u recommend? my main intention now to get this lens adapter is to provide a grip for my left hand (similar to holding a SLR). of course will get wide/tele and filters in the future.

8th August 2002	#4
fish Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 136	yes, the blocking of the built-in flash on my 52mm adapter is indeed terrible. thus, i got an external flash. don't have my cam with me now, if not, i would show you the difference.

10th August 2002	#5
yllow New Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 44	I use Tiffen. Import from USA. Size 43 only. No block.

6th December 2002	#7
Camm Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 306	Hi, Where can I get Tiffen and how much does it cost? Any difference in pic quality? Care to post a pic here?? Thanks