Sony VCL-M3358 58mm Close Up Lens for the DCR-VX2100

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00013MRRK
• Item model number: VCL-M3358
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #82 in Camera & Photo > Lenses > Camcorder Lenses
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This Sony Close Up Lens delivers powerful detail and clarity when zooming in on insects, flowers or any small object. Superior magnification capabilities enable the photographer to utilize greater shooting distances, preventing unwanted shadows caused by getting too close to smaller subjects. Shooting with it in Tele mode puts the background in soft focus and eliminates color deviation and distortion.

Specifications:

• Fits 58mm diameter lenses
• Focus Distance: 13 inches
• High performance lens with 1 group, 2 elements
• Includes carrying pouch and plastic case to protect from damage and dust
• Compatible models: DCR-VX2000, DCR-VX2100, DSC-F707, DSC-F717, and DSC-F828

Product Description

This Sony Close Up Lens delivers powerful detail and clarity when zooming in on insects, flowers or any small object.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent lens for the price, January 9, 2007

By 

T. Wiersma (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony VCL-M3358 58mm Close Up Lens for the DCR-VX2100 (Electronics)

I have had this lens for about two months and I love it. It allows me to get really close to subjects. You can even have the subject touching the lens and still be in focus. The lens is of great quality.

Amazon was the least expensive site I found for this product. Great shipping and tracking.

I highly recommend this product to all DSC-H1 or H2 or H5 owners.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Value Of All Achromatic Close-up Lenses!, June 9, 2007

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F. Leung - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCL-M3358 58mm Close Up Lens for the DCR-VX2100 (Electronics)

I have been using the M3358 with a Pentax telezoom (58mm filter thread)with excellent results. This top quality lens is very bit as sharp and well-made as the Canon 500D and Nikon 6T, at almost half the price! It has very nice multi-coating and is made in Japan. Anyone using a lens with 58mm filter thread should consider buying the M3358 instead of paying more for the Canon or Nikon equivalents. The color rendition and distortion control is top notch!

28 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful Within Limits, June 28, 2005

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John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCL-M3358 58mm Close Up Lens for the DCR-VX2100 (Electronics)

Do not expect this to replace the zoom from your camera. It will not do that nor was it intended to do so. What it does do is optically bring things a little bit closer. This is certainly preferably to using the digital zoom that comes with so many cameras.

The lens works by screwing into the end of the camera lens where filters would normally be put. This means that it is something which must be planned for to be used. It is not to be put on while filming is taking place; it is in place when filming begins. Since it is easy to use, this should not take too long. The normal zoom of the camera can be used while this lens is in place. Having it in place just changes the limits from a little bit closer to what would normally be the case to not quite as far when the camera is zoomed out to maximum. Care should be taken not to get this lens cross threaded when putting it in place.

The quality of the optics seem to be fine. I used it on a Sony DCR-VX2100 and had no problems.

This is a handy gadget to have handy in your case but be aware of what it will and will not do.