Sony 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U Camera
Designed for use with the Sony HVR-V1U HDV camcorder, this Sony 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VC-LHG0862K) features a 20% wider angle of view for shooting in tight spots or creative expression. This is a high grade lens attachment that features high resolution & coated optics. Quick, simple and very secure mounting to the camera's lens is handled by an ingenious front bayonet type mount. The included sun shade, front lens cap, and back lens cap will help protect it from damage. It even includes a convenient carrying pouch to keep it safe when you're on the move.
- 0.8x Magnification delivers a 20% wider angle of view
- Designed exclusively for the Sony HVR-V1U HD camera
| Type | Wide angle converter lens |
| Application | Sony HD Lens |
| Format | 1/4" |
| Lens Mount | Front mount bayonet |
| Zoom Through | Yes |
| Magnification | 0.8x |
| Converted Focal Length |
Provides 20% wider angle of view 35 mm equivalent = 30 mm |
| Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.) | M.O.D. is decreased |
| Filter Size | 86mm thread on |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 1.2" (90 mm x 30 mm) |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U Camera:
Bands with more than three people
Landscapes
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
Comments about 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U Camera:
Allowed me to do close up product shots for my videos. Made the process of accurately getting the video easier.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U Camera:
The easy and secure mounting to the camera's lens is handled by a front bayonet type mount. I like the design. Mounting is quick and easy. A button push releases the lens to turn on the bayonet thread to remove it from the camera.
The lens seems a bit narrow, but it is fine for indoor shooting. It adds the little extra. It is a true zoom-through lens!
Take off the hood and you have actually a small piece of wide angle lens.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Easy To Clean
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Upgrade
- Wildlife
Comments about 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U Camera:
For the most part I plan on leaving this lens on until I have a reason to take it off. It adds that little extra I need when shooting home movies and the proximity to my subjects is fairly close.
I do notice a slight bit of distortion around the edges every now and then, but it is minimal.
The lens hood that comes with it is good, and has the built-in lens cover which is nice.
I don't really have anything bad to say about this lens, but one thing I want to point out is this... On my Sony HVR-V1U, if I rotate the LCD viewfinder 180 degrees and stand in front of the camera, the width of this lens makes it difficult to see the entire LCD viewfinder.
Comments about 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U Camera:
The photo's really don't show how cool this lens looks it is 4x the size of the stock lens hood. It makes the cam look much more pro I love it yes it was a lot but whats not now a days .I bought a .5 lens and returned it with out the zoom it was not going to work.
Problems Encountered: None as of yet
Comments about 0.8x Wide Angle Conversion Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U Camera:
I purchased the VCL-HG0862K Wide Angle Lens for my Sony HVR-V1U with the intent of widening the field of view, of an otherwise narrow lens on the V1U.The build quality on this lens is very good to excellent. The hood integrates nicely with the camera, based on its original hood. It has the same features, including the shutter that protects the lens. Mounting is quick and easy, and removal is almost too easy, as only a button push releases the lens to turn on the bayonet thread to remove it from the camera.This lens is pretty large, with the hood being about 6 wide. It adds significant heft and mass to the camera, making it a bit more front-heavy. But the appearance of the lens/hood underscores the professional image of the camera, and just adds an all-around coolness factor to the V1U.Performance of the lens is about as expected for an 0.8X. The area of view increases by about 40-50%, with a 20% increase in angle of view. It still seems a bit narrow, but at least its tolerable for indoor shooting. Dialing in zoom to a value of 12 with this lens effectively emulates the field of view the V1U has without this lens. Not a huge difference, but still a noticable difference.The good thing about this lens is that it is a true zoom-through lens. It is the only lens I own in which the cameras full zoom range does not result in degraded image quality at the corners. It remains as sharp as the cameras native lens at the long end of the zoom. Chromatic aberration seems to be held within reasonable limits as well.
Expertise: Expert/Professional
Problems Encountered: The drawback this lens has is rather strong barrel distortion at full wide. I was rather surprised by the amount of curvature added to shots through doorways, for a lens with this small a conversion factor. However, Ive seen movies shot with Panavision cameras and costly lenses that also suffer from this problem, so given the lens zoom performance, the barrel distortion seems like a reasonable tradeoff. The lens is also very expensive despite the relatively small gain in field of view it provides.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Raynox .66HD, Raynox 0.7 Lenses
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What's in the Box
- Carrying Pouch
- Set of Lens Caps
- Lens Hood
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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