I don't know much about lens/zoom/etc...
I have a Canon Powershot A520, 4.0 megapixel, zoom lens 5.8-23.2mm 1:2.6-5.5.
I took a picture in movement/sports mode and the subject is still too far away. I want it to be closer. I zoomed my lens all the way as close as it would go. I see they sell a teleconverter lens 1.75x for my camera.
I want to be sure it's worth it to buy this lens or should I just get a newer better digital camera?
Will adding the lens onto it make the pictures any worse? I don't want to waste money on a lens to get a closer pic if some of it will be blurry or if it isn't going to make it alot closer. I would like to see some comparison pictures, one taken with camera like mine zoomed fully and then one with lens added on. Does anyone have one that can post some pics for me to reference? The converter lens is 149 or 199, I feel like I can add a few dollars and get a new camera that will zoom farther.
Please help me you camera experts!! Thanks!
2007-09-30 14:13:37 · 3 answers · asked by NataMich 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Save your money. A 1.75X "teleconverter" will change your 23.2 zoom to 40.6 (23.2 X 1.75) - a 57% increase in image size at the same distance. So if your image zoomed in at 23.2 is 1" at 40.6 it will be 1.57". Will that really be a discernible difference? Also, you will likely have some image degradation using the "add on" teleconverter.
If you plan on doing a lot of sports photography a DSLR would be your best buy. If you're just wanting more zoom then perhaps a Canon G9 would be a better choice.
2007-09-30 23:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't make the picture blurry. i think you have to get the lens and the adapter as well. the thing is do you think that extra 1.75x is enough for you. and also the extra lens and the adapter protrude quite a lot, you probably won't be able to fit that in the camera case, you have to take that off before you put it in your case everytime, and put them on when you use it. i think it's quite annoying.
so it's up to you
2007-09-30 17:06:02 · answer #2 · answered by loser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What lens? If it has a relentless f/2.8 aperture then in all probability (70-200mm, 300mm, 400mm), I cant see why no longer. the sole element is loosing AF in all probability. i be attentive to which you will shop AF with Canon lenses that have f/2.8 or f/4 consistent aperture with the a million.4x, yet i'm uncertain approximately different manufacturers.
2016-12-14 04:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋