Re: lens consideration for HDX900

Currently I have a SD FUJI 15x8 that I'm quite happy with, but that "HD" label is almost a pre-requesite for some producers. I'm thinking about buying the sticker.

Seriously, the difference between the SD 15x8 and the new HD 17x7.6 is hard to see. I'm not sure if dumping a whack of money for a sticker is worth it. And if that's not enough, the outside diameter of most of the new lenses ranges from 85-107mm. At least the 17x6 is close (85mm) to the old 82mm standard that you can keep using the same matte box and filters (with a change to the insert)instead of having to replace all of it.

I fully understand the whole MTF argument and the slight colour shifting, but is it worth $13-$20 K? I'm wondering what the combination of the old SD lens with a HD wide angle attachment would do?

Ah more testing.

Visualeyes