p.3 #3 · RX1/RX1II/RX1III + Sony WA converter (SEL075UWC)
I just did the conversion too, thanks a lot for the tutorial!
The center and the corners are pretty excellent on the RX1RII, there is just a visible midzone dip. It has to be stopped down to f8 or f11 to cure that.
It is also pretty obvious why Sony disabled the f/2 setting with the 28mm
p.3 #5 · RX1/RX1II/RX1III + Sony WA converter (SEL075UWC)
I think adding a WA converter to the RX1rII starts to defeat the whole purpose of the camera. It's kind of like when they released an SUV version of the Mini Cooper... ;-)
p.3 #7 · RX1/RX1II/RX1III + Sony WA converter (SEL075UWC)
Trijicon1 wrote:
In the end, it's a nice to have. But what is that cost?... guess its a individual question?
I still have mine as well, but use it only once a month or so. For what I have spent on it and the minimal burden it imposes on me to carry it (it fits nicely in my Manfrotto Nano VI belt pouch, along with my spare batteries, cable release, flashlight, etc., so I hardly ever notice it until I need it) I will continue to do so for as long as I own some version of RX1.
p.3 #9 · RX1/RX1II/RX1III + Sony WA converter (SEL075UWC)
Trijicon1 wrote:
I'm now tempted to buy the "Fish Eye" adaptor for the 28mm/f2 and convert that to fit the RX1(2). They would in effect give a 20mm field of view.
If you do this, then please post up some sample photos here, because I've been curious about the fisheye converter as as well.
p.3 #10 · RX1/RX1II/RX1III + Sony WA converter (SEL075UWC)
I thought I'd add some of my own observations to this very informative thread. I used the Ricoh GW-3 wide angle conversion lens on the original RX1 and am now using it intermittently on my RX1RII. When I don't need to travel light, I also use an A7RII with a Batis 25mm F1.8 (among other lenses). Since those two combinations share the same sensor and achieve similar focal lengths, I thought it would be interesting to see just how much of an image quality penalty you pay when you add the GW-3 to the RX1RII.
I knew from my experience with the Ricoh GW-3 on the original RX1 that I could pretty much forget using apertures below F5.6. The corners are ugly. In that sense, the GW-3 is really a fair weather, stopped down, wide angle solution for the RX1 series cameras. But that's acceptable for something I only use occasionally to get my out of a tight spot.
For the comparison, I shot the same scene with both cameras using identical settings. I didn't use a tripod but took several shots with each camera to give me the option of being able to select the sharpest image. I used C-AF with the “expand flexible spot” in the centre of the frame.
At F8, the detail captured with the Ricoh GW-3 adapter on the RX1RII comes surprisingly close to what the much bulkier A7RII with the Batis 25mm is able to resolve. At F5.6 (I'll upload the RAW files if anyone is interested) the extreme corners are a little softer with the Ricoh wide conversion lens, but it's not that noticeable unless you zoom in.
p.3 #19 · RX1/RX1II/RX1III + Sony WA converter (SEL075UWC)
Trijicon1 or others that have converted the UW converter - can the converted still be used for the Sony FE 28mm f/2 lens without any "harm", not only the mounting part but also the exif data, for example, will be transmitted correctly to the camera? What I meant is, will the converted UW converted read the exif as 21mm f/2.8 on that FE lens? Thanks!
p.3 #20 · RX1/RX1II/RX1III + Sony WA converter (SEL075UWC)
Surgery went well and she is in recovery drying up her wounds. Lol
The trick is grinding it down enough so manual focus ring runs free. It was a little tight so I went more , so now either in macro or regular the focus ring has the same free flowing tension. Not sure when I can test it , the heat here is unbearable. Even at 5 am it's still over a 100. I must be just flat out stupid for moving here 35 years ago. Lol
Anyway this will be great I'm driving our gear to NY in two weeks in a Penske truck to do my wife's show. So I'll keep the RX2 and the converter with me in the cab. Road trip
Again thanks for posting this as I do appreciate anyone that gets a Dremel out and attacks photo gear, you belong in my club. The Choppy's
FYI for DIY folks Dremel with cutting wheel for plastic and used a sanding bit for the metal. Pretty easy work just nerve racking . Element is right there
