Sony VCL-DEH08R 0.8x Wide End Conversion Lens for DSC-R1 Digital Camera

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches ; 8.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BOPENI
• Item model number: VCLDEH08R
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

Expand the scope of your digital photography with the VCL-DEH08R wide end conversion lens from Sony. Designed for use with the DSC-R1 Cybershot digital camera, it widens the optical angle 0.8X for incredible wide angle shots.

The VCL-DEH08R features a 2 group, 2 element design and is construction of plastic and glass for enhanced durability. It includes a convenient storage pouch, front and rear lens covers.

• 0.8x magnification for incredible wide angle shots
• Designed for use with the DSC-R1 Cybershot digital camera
• High resolution lens with low distortion
• High grade lens in plastic housing for superb durability
• Features a 2 group and 2 element design

What's in the Box:
Conversion lens, front lens cap, rear lens cap, and carrying pouch.

Product Description

MD) CL) U) WIDE END CONV. LENS F/R1

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars watch out -- need the VAD-RA adaptor, November 4, 2007

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Anonymous - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony VCL-DEH08R 0.8x Wide End Conversion Lens for DSC-R1 Digital Camera (Electronics)

Maybe this lens is great, but Amazon does not indicate that the VAD-RA adaptor is needed to attach it -- and that is currently unavailable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony R1 wide angle adapter, July 11, 2011

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Richard G. Rawlins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCL-DEH08R 0.8x Wide End Conversion Lens for DSC-R1 Digital Camera (Electronics)

This is an excellent accessory for owners of the now iconic Sony R1 digital camera. The R1 has achieved cult status among photographers largely because of the extraordinary quality of the Zeiss zoom lens it carries. Also, at the time it was made, its sensor was state of the art. Adding wide angle and also tele capacity to the non interchangable Zeiss lens makes this camera even more useful. Since the camera is now discontinued, you can now get these accessory lenses at significantly reduced cost. Be advised that to use them, you must also purchase an adapter to help support the lens... and the adapter is hard to find. Do not buy any of the accessory lenses until you have the adapter in your hands. Otherwise, its outstanding for imaging.

rg rawlins

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony VCL-DEH09R Wide Adapter for R1, November 14, 2007

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Malcolm Lyons "Outside the box" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCL-DEH08R 0.8x Wide End Conversion Lens for DSC-R1 Digital Camera (Electronics)

Sony VCL-DEH08R 0.8x Wide End Conversion Lens for DSC-R1 Digital Camera

Image quality is excellent with no discernible drop from that of native lens. Build quality is good. Enables ultra wide shots suitable for real estate and architectural work (equivalent to 19mm in 35mm film). Needs a VAD-RA adapter - is still available - I sourced mine from the UK.
Is much better than generic adapters as is designed for the optics of the native lens. Strongly recommended but is heavy. I recommend using a monopod with it.