Kenko .42 Hi W/A mount change

[SkyDogg 0]

The latest version of the Kenko KUW-042 Hi wide angle lens will only have 46mm mounting threads instead of the 37mm/46mm mount system that existed before. I spoke with the tech rep at THK (Kenko's US distributor) when I noticed that Kenko's new website and brochure data for the KUW-042 Hi listed only 46mm instead of the previous 37mm/46mm mounting. According to the tech rep, this is a new change. The KUW-042 (standard) will continue to have the 37mm/46mm mount. There is no change to the SGW-043's 37mm mount.

Recommend that anyone purchasing a KUW-042 Hi checks the threading before closing the deal in order to insure that it fits the intended video camera. Most Sony's have 30mm or 37 mm filter mounts on their lenses. From this point on, the KUW-042 Hi lenses on the market could have either mount depending on the manufacturing date of the lens.

And in answer to the unasked question; there are 30mm to 37mm, and 37mm to 46mm step-up rings, but there are no easily available 30mm to 46 mm step-up rings. And you really could not utilize two step-up rings on a lens this size to mount it to a Sony with a 30mm filter ring on the lens.

Regards,

SkyDogg

[PhreeZone 20]

Whats the difference between the HI and the standard?

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[SkyDogg 0]

PhreeZone,

According to Kenko (and B&H Photo), the Hi series lenses are higher quality than the standard line and have multicoated lens elements to reduce flare and ghosting, plus improved matt-black inner barrels. I do know that the front of the .42 Hi lens is physically wider than .42 standard lens. I only have the .42 Hi, so I really can't provide you with any hard qualitative/quantitative data on the performance differences between these lenses. Visit the Kenko or B&H websites if you want to look at pictures and specifications.

Regards,

SkyDogg