Sony VCLR2052 Telephoto Conversion Lens for CCDTR3300, DCRTRV900, DCRVX1000, DCRVX700, DSCF505 & DSCF505

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.5 x 3.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063Y6V
• Item model number: VCLR2052
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 1, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Add telephoto capability to your camcorder with this 52mm lens. Enlarges up to 2.0x the normal image.

Product Description

Extend your camcorder recording capabilities with a Wide Angle Lens from Sony. It broadens the point of view of the camera so you get a wider field of vision. Better sight equals better recording.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent use for some still cameras, too!, February 19, 2003

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Bob De Groot - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCLR2052 Telephoto Conversion Lens for CCDTR3300, DCRTRV900, DCRVX1000, DCRVX700, DSCF505 & DSCF505 (Electronics)

I used this teleconverter on Sony's dsc-70 digital still camera and I am still using it on the dsc-75 and with success. It lengthens 105 mm zoom to 210 mm! AF and shutter/diafragma program functions stay perfect - I do not understand why Sony does not recommend it for still cameras; the only limitation is that you cannot zoom fully out (to maximum whith) because then vignetting occurs. But that can be seen on the camera's back screen so that you exactly know the limits, too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Lens that Received an Unfair Rating, December 26, 2004

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D.B.K. "dbkinstc" (ST CHARLES, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VCLR2052 Telephoto Conversion Lens for CCDTR3300, DCRTRV900, DCRVX1000, DCRVX700, DSCF505 & DSCF505 (Electronics)

I stumbled across this lens (that I already own) while searching through the Clearance-Priced photo items at Amazon.com. The one-star rating somebody gave it bothered me.

A one-star review of this item for the reasons given is unfair. The ratings should be for the product quality and value, not for mistakes in the web page.

This is a fine lens and an EXCELLENT deal at the current clearance price.

No, it does not fit a 37mm lens diameter or provide a 0.6X wide-angle view as mentioned in the Features. As the Manufacturer's Product Description on the same page says: it fits a 52mm lens diameter and enlarges up to 2X the normal image, providing telephoto capability.

And mine does a nice job of that, hence the five-star rating.

It's not even fair to zing Amazon on this. Sure it was their mistake on the web page that annoyed the "One-star" buyer, but hey, anybody can make a mistake. For the thousands and thousands of products these guys sell, you've got to expect a couple web page errors. Nobody is perfect.

And my experience in dealing with Amazon.com tells me that there was absolutely no hassle and no cost in returning the item to Amazon. Their return policies and customer service are excellent. Therefore, they too deserve five stars, even with the mistake in their web page.

In summary, if you need a teleconverter adapter for your Sony DSC style camera that takes 52mm diameter attachments, this is the one to get. Better hurry, though - if it is "clearance" priced, it won't be around forever.

13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong Lens for digital cameras with 37mm thread mount, August 8, 2002

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C. Mckusick (St. Louis Park, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCLR2052 Telephoto Conversion Lens for CCDTR3300, DCRTRV900, DCRVX1000, DCRVX700, DSCF505 & DSCF505 (Electronics)

This lens is a 52mm mount for 8mm camcorders only. I don't know who put this in the digital cameras, but obviously they don't have a clue. I have to return mine!