Sony VCLHG2030 Telephoto Conversion Lens for DCR-DVD92, 203, 403, 405, 505, DCR-IP55 & HDR-HC3, SR1 Camcorders

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.7 x 3.2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008ZGSG
• Item model number: VCL-HG2030
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 26, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get astounding detail in a telephoto view. This high-grade lens can be used throughout the entire zoom range to deliver twice the detail at the edges of an image. A must have for the discerning photographer

Features include:

• 2.0X telephoto converter lens
• Helps make distant subject appear closer
• Lens design 3 groups, 4 lens
• High-grade lens in aluminum housing for superb durability
• High-grade lens offer twice the detail at the edge of an image

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Sony VCL-HG2030 Telephoto Conversion Lens, September 28, 2007

By	MH Serafin (Manchester, NH USA) - See all my reviews

Length:: 2:45 Mins

I like the Sony VCL-HG2030 telephoto conversion lens. There is just one issue I don't like and that is an annoying "ring" around the picture field in wide angle. See my video review.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little performer (just think about a tripod), May 14, 2007

By	James Hartwright "Nolife" (Australia) - See all my reviews

I used this 2x lens for the first time on my Sony DCR-PC350 - a good quality DV camcorder with a fairly good lens Carl Zeiss lens.
The lens comes with a keep-safe pouch and two lens caps. The front one comes with a hook to attach a securing lead to - but no securing lead. It screws on and off easily - no major likelihood of cross-threading.
I keep the camcorder set to max out at the optical zoom limit - not using digital zoom. At minimum zoom you get small dark edges to the picture, but no real problem since normally you'd attach the lens for a max zoom!
The lens adds a bit of weight to the palmcorder and of course the anti-shake is pushed to its limits. I'd recommend a monopod or a tripod if you're looking to use on extended distances.
I used it for videoing my partner in a rowing race - they start over half a mile away and it still filled a quarter to a third of the frame, so it did a great job there.
The camera had some difficulty auto-focussing in low light, but switching to manual solved that - and that's more the camera issue than the lens.
For playback the quality was pretty good (the camera shakes aside) - some slight loss in quality at maximum distance - but that's playing it on a high-definition TV. On standard definition, or having recorded to a normal DVD I don't think you'll see any drop in quality.
Very pleased with the performance - it's a fairly high price in comparison to some of the OEM products you can find - but the good results make up for it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What I needed., March 17, 2007

By	M. L. Yancey "little bit" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As advertised brings things in closer as all telephoto lens do. Only wish it would fit into my underwater equipment I have for my video camera.