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Opteka lens

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Merrill
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I have been wanting to get into filming and my family has a samsung mx20 that i can use until i can get a better camera. At first I was looking into getting an opteka babydeath lense but then I found this one http://opteka.com/43x.aspx . Would it be worth the extra seventy dollars to get the babydeath or is this good enough?

Apr 3 2011 6:26PM
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Octopus
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In general, all Opteka lenses are pretty bad. They will reduce the quality of your photos a ton.

Apr 3 2011 6:35PM
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Ben.
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someone clearly didnt read the thread.

op, id get the babydeath. its gonna be a lot sharper than the cheap one.
Apr 3 2011 7:02PM
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grilledsteezeyo
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defffffffinetly get the babydeath, i have one and its such a great lens for the price. also, the .43x will definetly not get you what your looking for, its a very crappy lens
Apr 3 2011 7:35PM
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Merrill
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K so the cheaper one is out for sure.  Are ther any other lenses between 50 and a hundred dollars that would be good?
Apr 3 2011 8:02PM
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rigzz
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I had the same one by Kenko before, then I went on and looked for a better fisheye, and there is definitely no other fisheye lens the same quality as the opteka babydeath. I have it and can truly vouch for it's quality.
Apr 3 2011 9:13PM
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Merrill
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Alright thanks for the help guys. Hopefully I will be able to get it before ski season ends.
Apr 3 2011 9:22PM
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SassySloth
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ill sell you a opteka .3x fisheye. 37mm threads and a 30mm adapter if needed.


Apr 3 2011 9:48PM
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Merrill
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How much would you be willing to sell for?  I think my camera has 30.5 threads so i wouldn't need the 30mm adaptor.
Apr 3 2011 10:45PM
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SassySloth
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They go for about 120 shipped brand new so shoot me a price

it is in mint condition. so scuffs or scratches. orignal box and all.
Apr 3 2011 10:48PM
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Merrill
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I could do $60 on it this week. But if you want to wait I would be willing to do $80 shipped.

Apr 4 2011 8:54AM
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SassySloth
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I PM'd you
Apr 4 2011 6:33PM
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