Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera by Canon Cameras US
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Digital camera reviews of Canon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camera
Digital camera Review: Good accessory
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the adapter and lens hood as I have always used a lens hood for
my cameras, I wanted to be able to use filters and I wanted to protect
the lens on the camera.
These it items serve the purpose, but have one failing: there are no
provisions on the lens hood to allow the use of a lens cap on it. Not
liking to leave a filter or lens exposed during storage, I have to
remove the lens hood in order to put a lens cap on the filter. The lens
hood ought to have threads on the front inside, or just a ridge around
it, to accept a lens hood so one doesn't have to remove the hood to put
a cap on.
Digital camera Review: Good, but there is a better alternative.
Summary: 4 Stars
I must agree with "Jim Krupnik" that your S2 IS needs a converter lens for 3 main reasons:
- Attaching external filters and tele/close-up/wide-angle lenses to your S2
- Protecting your camera lens
- Place that your hand can hold for more stable handheld shoot
However, there are reasons that make this set only a 4-star:
- They are black while the camera is silver (as "mechmonk" pointed out)
- They were made in plastics
- They only come in 58mm type, which means if you have old 52mm lenses, you will need to find an extra step-down ring
Moreover, there is a better alternative which is an adapter by Lensmate (search in google for this term). They offer adapters which do the same job without disadvantages stated above:
- They were made in high quality aluminum which is always better than plastic
- They are silver which matches your camera color
- There come in 2 types, 58mm and 52mm, so you don't need an extra step-down ring if you want to use 52mm lenses
I had hesitated a lot before choosing which one I want because Lensmate seems to make higher quality converter while this set is made by Canon, a big guy in the market. I did a lot of research on the internet and found out that Lensmate is actually a very well-known and reliable converter maker for producing high quality items. Photography-on-the-net (search in google for this term) is the largest community for Canon users and they have to admit that Lensmate converters are better than Canon's ones. Since I still had a feeling to have "everything Canon" is better, I bought 1 of each. And I must say I like the Lensmate's one better.
The bottom line is this set is very good; it serves you perfectly what it supposed to do. But there is a better one which is made by Lensmate.
Digital camera Review: Great Product!
Summary: 4 Stars
I like my set and I think they were a good value but I do have a couple of minor issues with it: 1) Being plastic, the hood flexes when you get a good grip on it, which can make it hard to turn when putting it on or taking it off. 2) If you use a UV filter between the converter and the hood, it sets the hood out there just far enough that you will see it at the corners of your full-zoom pictures! Back off just a hair on the zoom and it's fine. All said, this set is of good Canon quality; although, had I been able to find a rubber hood (the kind that you can invert back around the adapter) I would have definately gone for that!Digital camera Review: Great addition to my Canon S5 IS digital camera.
Summary: 4 Stars
The lense conversion adapter and hood make for a great addition to my Canon S5 camera. I am now able to take pictures out in the sun without damaging the lens or filters. Having the ability to add UV filter to the camera is a must.Digital camera Review: Great delivery speed
Summary: 5 Stars
Item was received in less than a week. It was as described and in good condition.