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

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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.

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.

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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.