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Telephoto lens for digital camera

Dec 4, 2004 11:52AM PST

Does anyone know if a 46mm Zykkor telephoto video lens would work with an Olympus C-5050 camera... what's the difference between a 'video' lens and a 'still' lens?
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Re: Telephoto lens for digital camera
Dec 4, 2004 12:26PM PST

It will not work because it is the wrong thread size.
Here is info on the Olympus TCON-17 lens for the 5050:

TCON-17 (1.7X) Telephoto Conversion Lens
Extend the capabilities of your digital camera with the TCON-17 Telephoto Converter lens. This telephoto lens will increase the magnification of your subject by 1.7x when your camera lens is set to the telephoto position. This will help you bring in the subject when you can't get closer, for example, shooting sports or concerts. Please see below for additional items required to attach this lens to your camera.

The following models require the CLA-1 and 43-55mm Step-Up Ring:
C-2000/2020/2040/3000/3020/3030/3040/4000/4040/5050 Zoom


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The video lens is too small (diameter). If you found one with a 43mm thread and put it on the 5050, you would experience severe vignetting (clipping of the corners of the photo).

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Please note that the highend Canon video camera can
Dec 4, 2004 12:32PM PST

use still lenses. That is one of its selling points.