lens for canon A560

[squishy]

i have been into insect photography for a while, but i cant afford a better camera then my A560 (great value) which is a really good cheap all rounder, but the macro isn't particularly good, and it would like to get a half good good lens, but unfortunately it doesn't have a mount for lenses, which i thought meant there was no way to get one for it.

however- i have recently found this 'lens for A560'.
it looks like what i have been looking for, but i'm not sure about the quality, can anyone give me any advice about these?

[Jim Ford]

Usually converters give disappointing results - the image quality will be noticeably inferior to that without.

Looking at the details of the lens, I find the following claims dubious:

1. Professional wide angle lens. (A 'professional' wouldn't use one of these.)
2. Lens is high quality crystal optics. ('Crystal optics' means nothing.)

It'll probably be 60 Euros wasted!

Jim

[squishy]

i have noticed they do a 'high grade' version for abit more money, what do you think of this? this look like a sales gimmick? ='high grade' version

you think it wouldn't improve my macro photography at all? there is nothing else like this for my camera (it doesn't have a lens mount ) so that seems to be the only option me short of buying a better camera (not gonna happen any time soon )

[Jim Ford]

No, I don't think the 'high grade' version would live up to its name - it's probably an even more waste of money.

I suggest you try here for advice on your camera:

Canon Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

You'll need to register to post, but it's free.

Jim

[squishy]

thanks for your help.

[squishy]

do you know of any good lenses for cameras that dont have a mount?