Kenko .05 & Step up ring for PC109 (UK)

[Markj 0]

I am about to buy a Kenko .05 wide anlgle lens for a PC109 that I have but I can't seem to find a step up adapter to be able to fit the lens. The thread size of the camera is 25mm.

I am not 100% sure of the thread size on the Kenko .05 but I think its 37mm, It doesn't say on the site where I want to buy it from.

http://www.digitalfirst.co.uk/ProdSDetail.asp?ProdID=715&cat=Accessories

Does anybody know where I can get one of these step up adapters from? I went to the local camera shop and they say its an uncommon size thread because its so small.


M.J

[piisfish 140]

I can't really help you with this, but why don't you directly buy a 25mm lens, not necessarily kenko...
and as what I have seen the .5 kenko has a narrower angle as a .6 sony...

scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM

[Markj 0]

I need something fairly quickly and something fairly cheap. Kenko being the cheap one I was reccomended by a friend. Do you know of a .5 lenses with a 25mm thread? Preferably a cheapish one..


Thanks

[piisfish 140]

not necessarily very cheap, but the blue eye from www.waycool.com.au...
at least you have a good lens which is small in size and no need for rings & stuff...

edited for precision : I just checked their site and the blueeye doesn't come in 25mm but 27, 30, 37... but they have rings (25-30mm) which are 26 aud...

scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM

[mr2mk1g 10]

if you want cheap you wont find a lens in the 25mm.

type in "step ring" and "25mm" to ebay and you'll find em out there for about $5.

[Markj 0]

Thanks for all the help. I just found out that they do make a steup up ring from 25mm to 37mm. The guys at the camera shop just didn't know what they were talking about.

Here it is here

http://www.jessops.com/search/viewproduct.cfm?PRODUCT=RAYRA3725&BRAND=COK,HAM,HAS,HOY,JES,RAY&CONTINUE=false&FEATS=&FIRSTPRICE=0&KEYWORD=&LEVEL=&MODELNUMBER=&NEWQUERY=True&NODE=437&ORD=ASC&ORDERBY=&QUANTITY=10&RECENT=0&REFINE=&SEARCH_FOR=&SEARCHNODE=0&SEARCHU

So I am going to get the .05 Kenko with the step up ring above.

Thanks again

M.J

[j3zz 0]

For the benefit of those on here in the UK, Jessops sell one on there website http://www.jessops.com/search/viewproduct.cfm?PRODUCT=RAYRA3725&BRAND=COK,HAM,HAS,HOY,JES,RAY&CONTINUE=false&FEATS=&FIRSTPRICE=0&KEYWORD=&LEVEL=&MODELNUMBER=&NEWQUERY=True&NODE=437&ORD=ASC&ORDERBY=&QUANTITY=10&RECENT=0&REFINE=&SEARCH_FOR=&SEARCHNODE=0&SEARCHURL=dointellisearch.cfm&SECONDPRICE=999999&SHOWCASEID=&STARTROW=41&SUBS=&WORD_SEARCH=N&

It is plastic I have done a few jumps with one with a kenko .043 lens and it has not fallen off, but hey I jump a spectre but i think it should be ok strength wise

Jezz

"Now I know why the birds fly"
Hinton Skydivers

[Markj 0]

Ye thanks for the help Jezz..

I will go pick it up when I get the lens (hopefully tomorrow)



M.J

[Zoter 0]

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I need something fairly quickly and something fairly cheap. Kenko being the cheap one I was reccomended by a friend. Do you know of a .5 lenses with a 25mm thread? Preferably a cheapish one..

www.royal-lens.com

You can get the Stealth 0.3 and Diamond 0.5 lens from the website above with a 25mm thread (For a PC109).......The website says they are only available n 30 and 37mm....but Max, who runs it, has told me they are available in 25mm....just drop him an email with your order.
Delivery is in 3-5 days

They are not super cheap but if the recommendations are anything to go by...they are excellent value for money.
One piece lens as well ( I believe) so less susceptible to condensation getting inside the lens......and they are soooo low profile.
Just waiting for mine now ( for a PC109)

ooops edited to add: just read your 'last' posts date...I guess you have it sorted now