Sony VCL-HG0872 Wide Conversion Lens for HDRFX1 & HVRZ1U

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.1 x 5.1 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006HPI1I
• Item model number: VCL-HG0872
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 8, 2004

Product Description

0.8x - Black

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens, March 3, 2006

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R. Iredale "moderate zealot" (Pacific Northwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCL-HG0872 Wide Conversion Lens for HDRFX1 & HVRZ1U (Electronics)

I bought this for my new HDV FX1 Camcorder, and it works great. Unlike the Century wide-angle lens, this is fully zoom-through. Lens is .8x, which is less than the Century and others, but just about right for HD--since the FX1 already can do a pretty decent wide shot when the zoom is fully backed out, this just gives it an extra boost, converting the camera view from roughly a 35mm lens on a 35mm camera to about a 28mm. Also, very little barrel distortion.

In all a great lens. Only drawback is that it's a big (heavy) lens, but then, hey, it's for a serious prosumer camcorder.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice addition to the Z1U kit, March 8, 2007

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Mike P. (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VCL-HG0872 Wide Conversion Lens for HDRFX1 & HVRZ1U (Electronics)

A nice piece of glass. Easily screws over the existing lens. Does the job nicely allowing zoom through and no unsightly bending around the edges. Attractive price too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy, November 4, 2006

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A. Gazio "Alex" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCL-HG0872 Wide Conversion Lens for HDRFX1 & HVRZ1U (Electronics)

Adds so much freedom to my regular shooting... Sure makes my job easier being able to get a wider view and more creative shots because of it. Definatelly a good investment.