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Pentax-Lens Gw3

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

Brand Pentax
Camera Lens Description 21 month
Maximum Focal Length 21 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length 35 Millimeters
Model Name 4961311885716

About this item

  • Provides 21mm field-of-view on the RICOH GR
  • Must be used in conjunction with the GH-3 Adapter
  • Includes dedicated lens hood

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The RICOH GW-3 Wide Adapter provides 21mm field-of-view (in the 35mm format) when used in conjunction with the GH-3 Adapter. This wide adapter includes it's own dedicated hood.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers appreciate the camera lenses for their wide angle and sharp images. They find the lenses convenient to carry, even without being attached to the camera. However, some find them heavy and unwieldy when attached to the GR II.

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4 customers mention "Image quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the camera lens' image quality. They say it takes stunning wide-angle pictures with high-quality glass. The lens is optically excellent, although it adds weight and bulk. It gives them the right look for a scene over the standard 35mm fixed.

"...limitations, the proof is in the final photos and the photos have beautiful image quality. I admittedly don't use this lens very often...." Read more

"...Pros: - Still sharp! - Rather huge viewing angle, as wide as I could imagine using myself (21mm effective) -..." Read more

"Heavy, but gave me the right look for a scene over the standard 35mm fixed." Read more

"High quality glass and takes stunning wide angle pictures." Read more

3 customers mention "Ease of carrying"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera lens easy to carry. It's much more convenient than a used Elmarit 21mm, and the lens can be carried without being attached to the camera. The combo is front-heavy, but manageable in one hand.

"...Without the GW-3, the GR(II) is an excellent pocketable camera with a superbly sharp 28mm f/2.8 equivalent lens...." Read more

"...Again, new, it costs 1/10 of a used Elmarit 21mm, much more convenient to carry (by itself, still sizeable with the mandatory adapter), less..." Read more

"...The lens can easily be carried without being attached to the camera though. I think it's a must own for GR owners." Read more

3 customers mention "Sharpness"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the camera lenses. They mention that the GR II has a superbly sharp 21mm f/2.8 equivalent lens.

"...With this conversion lens, the GR(II) now has a superbly sharp 21mm f/2.8 equivalent lens. But it's no longer pocketable...." Read more

"...Pros: - Still sharp! - Rather huge viewing angle, as wide as I could imagine using myself (21mm effective) -..." Read more

"...It's sharp from edge to edge. The hood is made of rubber and is a snug fit." Read more

5 customers mention "Weight"0 positive5 negative

Customers find the camera lens heavy and unwieldy when attached to their GR camera.

"...It's a little unwieldy when attached to the GR but I doubt you'll complain about that when you look at the photos." Read more

"...with its adapter in a separate bag as it's rather bulky and heavy in a warm climate and ideally serve my purpose of casual street photography...." Read more

"...Price to quality ratio is great Cons: - Weighs as much as the camera, when attached and held in hand it feels like the camera pulls..." Read more

"Heavy, but gave me the right look for a scene over the standard 35mm fixed." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
    This wide angle conversion lens is not really a necessity for the Ricoh GR/GRII cameras. Without the GW-3, the GR(II) is an excellent pocketable camera with a superbly sharp 28mm f/2.8 equivalent lens. With this conversion lens, the GR(II) now has a superbly sharp 21mm f/2.8 equivalent lens. But it's no longer pocketable. The conversion lens also makes for a front heavy camera. Despite these limitations, the proof is in the final photos and the photos have beautiful image quality.

    I admittedly don't use this lens very often. I like being able to carry the GR in a pocket. But this lens does expand the capability of the GR cameras and I like the look of photos done with it. When attached to the camera (you'll need to acquire the Ricoh GH-3 adapter to use the GW-3 and that adds more bulkiness), you will probably carry the camera in hand. Or maybe use a small shoulder bag. Personally, I don't use the included rubber lens hood. It's sort of goofy feeling, being flexible and floppy. I just attach a thin B+W UV filter and shade with my hand if flare becomes a problem. It's simple to use your left hand for a lens shade with the GR since the camera is so easily manipulated with just the right hand.

    I've owned a few 20/21mm lenses and 20/21mm equivalent lenses over the years. The GW-3 is as good as I've ever used, including comparing it to the outstanding current Fujinon 14/2.8 lens for Fuji's X series cameras.

    It's a little unwieldy when attached to the GR but I doubt you'll complain about that when you look at the photos.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018
    My favorite combo was a Leica M with an Elmarit 21mm. It is pricey and the clear 21mm viewfinder (that I once lost) costs a fortune by itself. I have found that the Ricoh GR Digital ii and the GW3 can conveniently replace the previous. You actually have 2 focal lengths, 28mm and 21mm in a compact package and can spend the difference in price on whatever you like. I carry the GR in a pants cargo pocket, the GW3 with its adapter in a separate bag as it's rather bulky and heavy in a warm climate and ideally serve my purpose of casual street photography.
    Once installed, the combo is front heavy but manageable in one hand. It is somewhat prone to flare but the hood adds to the size and I have not found much use for it and just try to avoid direct light in the frame.
    Again, new, it costs 1/10 of a used Elmarit 21mm, much more convenient to carry (by itself, still sizeable with the mandatory adapter), less conspicuous in use with the camera, and I have not noticed the difference on a 10x14 B&W print.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016
    Bought this for my GR-ii to increase the width of the fixed lens.

    Pros:
    - Still sharp!
    - Rather huge viewing angle, as wide as I could imagine using myself (21mm effective)
    - Price to quality ratio is great

    Cons:
    - Weighs as much as the camera, when attached and held in hand it feels like the camera pulls forward
    - Mild vignetting
    - Makes the GR-ii unable to fit in my pocket

    Overall:
    This maintains the quality of the GR-ii while adding a wide field of view at the cost of less portability and added weight. The lens can easily be carried without being attached to the camera though. I think it's a must own for GR owners.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018
    Heavy, but gave me the right look for a scene over the standard 35mm fixed.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
    High quality glass and takes stunning wide angle pictures.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
    it is heavy
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015
    This is a very useful accessory to the Ricoh GR, converting the 28mm lens to 21mm. It's sharp from edge to edge. The hood is made of rubber and is a snug fit.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
    I tried using on the Sony rx1rii after seeing it might be a good alternative for a wide angle adapter. I’m sure it works great for the Ricoh but not great for the Sony

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  • ivan marco mazzoletti
    5.0 out of 5 stars notevole sia per GR2 che per sony RX1R
    Reviewed in Italy on September 1, 2020
    davvero ben fatta, in metallo ottima al tatto e come qualità. La uso su RX1R per farla diventare 26mm e il risultato è ottimo a partire da F5.6, passabile a F4, pessimo a F2.8, inguardabile a F2
    Unica cosa negativa il paraluce in gomma che fa vomitare
  • sodapop66
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in France on September 28, 2019
    Plus qualitatif que mon objectif Fuji XF14mm a plus de 900€, parfait pour retrouver un super grand angle sur mon Ricoh GR2
  • Kindleのお客様
    5.0 out of 5 stars 素晴らしい
    Reviewed in Japan on October 24, 2020
    GRを手にするまでは、高い交換レンズを取っかえ引っ変えしていたので、これ程安いレンズなら写りも相応なのだろうと勝手に思っていました。
    しかし、実物を手にしてその考えは消え去りました。
    まず質感。
    可動部のない金属製の鏡筒は、チープさなど微塵も感じさせず、レンズそのものの重さも決して安物ではないと分かるものでした。
    レンズのコーティングもそれは美しいもので、これだけでも買ってよかったと思いました。
    これで写りも良いとなると、どうやってこの値段で提供しているのか不思議になるくらいです。
    正直2万円を切っているのは破格だと感じました。(実際現行品は2万円を超えていますね)

    ここまで美しいレンズを傷つけたくない人向けに、参考までにレンズ保護について書いておきます。
    ネジこそ切ってありますが、元々このレンズはフィルターを付けない前提の造りになっています。そのためそのまま62mmの保護フィルタを付けると端がケラレてしまいます。
    なので自分は62~72mmのステップアップリングをかませてフィルターを付けています。そうすることでケラレを防ぐことができます。
  • francesco celandroni
    5.0 out of 5 stars ottima
    Reviewed in Italy on April 30, 2020
    Grande lente, espande le possibilità della gr2.
  • Kyuchan Park
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
    Reviewed in Japan on May 13, 2020
    The condition of the lens was very good.
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    Kyuchan Park
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
    Reviewed in Japan on May 13, 2020
    The condition of the lens was very good.
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