Response to OpTex 16:9 Lens for Canon XL1

I purchased the optex 16:9 adapter for my VX2000 and I'm not very happy with the results. The are several things wrong with the lens, the adapter ring is exposed in the shot (vinetting)if the in camera zoom is wide, if you zoom beyond 75% then the image becomes blur and is unusable. I'm temped to send it back, but the images at 1/4 zoom are better then can be achived with the in camera 16:9 setting at this range. The optex web site warns of the the vinetting issue due to the adapter ring needed for the VX2000, but it is VERY MUCH in the image area contrary to what they suggest. I hear the blurring is even worse on the century wide lens. Anyone have any other experiences with these lenses?

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