Comments on: Canon LADC58H Conversion Lens Adapter for Canon G7

By: K. Macmillan

K. Macmillan — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:43:11 +0000

A great accessory for your Canon G7 ot G9
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
While this accessory is kind of expensive for what it is, (just a simple piece of plastic), it is necessary for use with the optional Canon converter lenses. As a stand alone accessory, it acts as a lens hood for the built-in G7/G9 lens, and also allows you to attach 58mm lens filters. I do recommend it, but I only gave it a rating of “4 stars” because it is overpriced.

By: P. Cobb

P. Cobb — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:18:59 +0000

Canon LA-DC58H Adapter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Required with G9 telephoto lens. Others have commented on plastic vs metal adapters. I opted for plastic because I’d rather have the camera as the strong component vs lens in case of accident.

By: Steve Garza

Steve Garza — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:40:30 +0000

CANON, HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I recently purchased this dinky overpriced piece of plastic for my G9.

But the build quality isn't the main problem here. The main problem is that it comes with no instructions whatsoever. Now, this is a pretty simple accessory and I'm a reasonably intelligent person, so I didn't think this would be much of a problem.

I was wrong. I removed the bayonet ring as all the reviews say you must do. I see a white dot on the DC58H, none on the camera. So I gently put the DC58H on with the white dot near the top and it appeared to snap into position. But it wasn't. It still rotated back and fourth about an inch. I went to take it off and try again, and found that it was IMPOSSBILY STUCK ON THE CAMERA. I tried turning back and fourth for nearly an hour. Wouldn't budge. Since it is cheap and plastic I tried squeezing it hoping that it would bend enough to pop off. Nope. Then finally, I got it off by forcing it with a hard turn clockwise, and bending the DC58H at the same time. I probably shouldn't have done this, and I'm lucky the camera wasn't damaged.

After this incident, I noticed that there is an alignment mark on the G9, but it isn't white, its just an indentation that can easily be mistaken for a spec of dust. The DC58H does attach properly when aligned, if you have a magnifying glass to find the mark.

Shame on Canon for selling an overpriced piece of junk, for a flawed design that allows it to go on wrong and get stuck, and most of all for being too cheap and stupid to include an instruction sheet that would only need to be the size of a post it and cost less than a cent.

Before you waste your money on this, google the lensmate, which is essntially a 3rd party metal version of this thing for only a few dollars more. Maybe it even comes with instructions and is designed well enough not to get stuck on your camera in the wrong position. I'll find out when I get mine.

By: Clarke

Clarke — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:23:46 +0000

Be sure it is firmly attached
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Be sure that you can’t remove the installed lens holder before installing the heavy telephoto converter lens. This adapter does not lock firmly in place with a resounding, reassuring click. You put it on, note that the release button is still depressed, work it around until the release is in the popped out locked position, double check that the adapter is locked firmly and only then entrust the heavy lens to it. Lens itself seems top quality.

By: D. M. Smith

D. M. Smith — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:40:41 +0000

Get one for each lens
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I got one of these to attach to each lens. Makes for quick transfer of lenses in the field.

By: monkeybrains.net

monkeybrains.net — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:40:33 +0000

Made of plastic
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Dang it. I read a well written review of the Canon G9 (and the need to get a lensmate):

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/G9-Japan.shtml

I went to amazon and ordered this ‘lensmate’ thinking it would be anodized aluminum. (This plastic version should cost [...] cents, not $[...].) Anyhow, I found the metal one here:

http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/G7.html

I think I’ll try returning this thing… never tried to return anything through amazon before. I also ordered some UV and polarizing filters — I hope they are glass and not plastic.

By: JJBJ

JJBJ — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:06:51 +0000

It does all it’s suppose to do!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I frequently read reviews (when they are available) before purchasing larger items. So, let me help out those interested in the Canon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens and Adapter. I found it simple to install,easy to use and a lot of fun to use. Reviews written about how difficult it was to install obviously never looked at the camera’s manuel. In less than a minute I had the Adapter attached, the Lens mounted and the necessary setting to the camera made — oh, and I was taking photo’s immediately.

By: Musselwhite

Musselwhite — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:26:09 +0000

Before you buy this for Canon A650:
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Wish I had read all reviews before purchase. This does NOT work with the A650. See previous review about ‘the white dot’. I just spent $113 to have this removed from my camera – they had to completely take the camera apart.

By: W. Gorski

W. Gorski — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:58:19 +0000

Canon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens Adapter for Canon G7&G9 Digital Cameras
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
A necessary product for Canon Tele Converter lens…the material is plastic rather than metal it works fine be careful not to “cross thread”the lens and don’t tighten it to much a light snug fit will work.I never remove it… makes a fine lens hood.

By: Jon Giacomini

Jon Giacomini — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:59:16 +0000

Great product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Does exactly what it’s supposed to do, as you can imagine. I really like the fact that it protects the lens when powered on. Be aware that it will block some of the built-in flash.