Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x High Grade Telephoto Converter Lens
The VCL-HG1737C High Grade Telephoto Converter Lens brings distant subjects closer. The 1.7X Telephoto extends the focal length of camcorder or digital camera lenses 1.7 times, bringing things twice as close, throughout the zoom range. This moderate converter allows you to double the optical range of your camera, and keeps you out of the digital telephoto range where pictures begin to lose resolution and pixelate.
| Magnification | 1.7x |
| Zoom Through | Yes |
| Rear Mount Diameter | 37mm |
| Front Mount Diameter | No Front Filter Thread |
| Construction, Elements/Groups | 5E/3G |
| Lens Diameter | 2.6" (66.2mm) |
| Length | 1.9" (46.5mm) |
| Weight | 7.5 oz (212g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 31 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (20)
- Strong construction (17)
- Easily interchangeable (16)
- Durable (11)
- Lightweight (9)
Cons
- Heavy (5)
Best Uses
- Sports/action (17)
- Wildlife (14)
- Wildlife photos (8)
- Video (7)
- Weddings (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (7), Semi-professional (6), Photo enthusiast (4), Semi-pro photographer (4), Professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good Tele-extender
Before purchasing this tele-extender I tried the less expensive Sony extender. My images were soft so I returned that one and bought this one from B&H. The additional elements brought back much shar...Read complete review
Before purchasing this tele-extender I tried the less expensive Sony extender. My images were soft so I returned that one and bought this one from B&H. The additional elements brought back much sharper images than the cheap extender. This one is a keeper. The extra quality comes at the expense of added weight and bulk. Added to my small HD camcorder the extender shifts the balance a bit but when you need the range optical extension beats digital enlargement by a long shot.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but Beware of Vignetting!!
The good: exceptional clarity, no degradation compared to the built in lens on my hvr-a1u.
The bad: unless you are using the lens at about 75-100% zoom capacity, you ...Read complete review
The good: exceptional clarity, no degradation compared to the built in lens on my hvr-a1u.
The bad: unless you are using the lens at about 75-100% zoom capacity, you will have black vignetting on your image!! This is similar to the effect seen on tv when they are trying to suggest you are looking through a telescope. What's worse is the vignetting effect did NOT show on the LCD screen during shooting and it ruined a shoot for a high school football game.
If you can keep your zoom at 75% or greater, it's a great lens. But for any action sport where the subject is constantly moving, this is NOT acceptable.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- HAVENT FOUND ANY
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
THIS COMPLIMENTS MY PJ10 WONDERFULLY! THE HANDYCAM IS NICE WITHOUT IT BUT WHEN VIDEOING WILDLIFE OR CHILDREN ETC THIS MAKES CATCHING ALL THE DETAILS SO EASY AND YOU CANT BEAT THE COST HERE ON B & H, I COMPARED PRICES FROM MANY ONLINE RETAILERS AND THIS WAS THE CHEAPEST I COULD FIND IT AND THE RETURN POLICY MAKES YOU EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE WITH ORDERING ONLINE!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
I can only say this is a fantastic telephoto for filming close ups if you can't get as close to the action as you would like to. I have used this for wildlife and sporting events. Does add to extra wieght and use it with a tripod for steadier results
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
Used it for my granddaughters tryathalon .we live with a great view of the water and marsh good for wild life pictures.
It is an excellent lens for the money easy to install.Makes the camera a little heavy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
Exceptional lens that fits nicely onto my Sony HD 550 handycam
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
I film my sons when they surf. We live in Hawaii. Some breaks very far away and even though the zoom on my camcorder would handle the distance, with this telephoto converter the quality of my video is so much higher, than without it. Plus it makes it easier to see them.
These telephoto lenses can be used on many different models. I bought one ten years ago for my older camcorder, when I upgraded my camcorder I had this and the battery with me and I used it on 3 different camcorders.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
i use for video and he gives me good options for shooting when tele is needed. And it is sharp, no blur on the edges. I use it on a hvr 1000u from sony, and works fine!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
I needed something to get my view a little closer, and this did the trick. The only problem I have with it is that it takes a while to get it installed on the camera. I would like it if there was a quicker way to attach the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
I don't even see the point to own this. It did nothing to add to my existing zoom capability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
Clear images
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None really
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
Just work as expected i would definitely recommend it. Can't think of any thing that isn't great about the product.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
I use this lens to video wildlife and find it very useful in getting just that extra bit closer. The clarity of it is what I expected from Sony and I am not disappointed. It is crisp and clear and does not degrade the picture quality at all.[...] and I had no trouble or problems.I would purchase from them again.
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
Using this on a HDR-XR500v.Great quality.Comes with Lens hood.
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Night Photography
- Wildlife
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
I use this lens on my Sony Handycam and it works great with better-than-expected optics. Don't buy a "generic" lens, buy the real "Sony". You will be much happier!
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Quick Focus
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
Easy to use,
not as heavy as every one says.
slight blacking in corners in wide
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Great Color Correction
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Landscape Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
This is a very sharp telephoto lens, with excellent chromatic color aberration.
Like all telephoto attachments, you can only zoom through about half the normal range before vignetting appears.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
Cons
- Vignette
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
For the price is OK. You need to focus all the way through or almost all the way through or you get a vignette on film. Other than that, the lens is crisp.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
the lens is nice, the only thing is that at some points you can notice some vignetting but nothing that big, you can do a small zoom and get away.
For the most part it help me alot.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
The lens is great for what is suppose to be used for. I didn't expect to see a black circle through the lens when you zoom back. Sometimes I forget that I can not zoom back because the black circle around the image will be visable.
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Sports/Action
- Upgrade
- Wildlife
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
Nothing but Pros for this lens. I use it on my Sony SR12. I video wildlife almost every weekend during fall and winter mostly at distances of 70-120 yards. This lens lets me video without using the digital magnification at these distances reducing graininess for better clarity on the finished DVDs. Heavy construction should prevent cross threading while attaching to camcorder.
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony VCL-HG1737C 37mm 1.7x Hi-Grade Telephoto Lens:
The good: exceptional clarity, no degradation compared to the built in lens on my hvr-a1u.
The bad: unless you are using the lens at about 75-100% zoom capacity, you will have black vignetting on your image!! This is similar to the effect seen on tv when they are trying to suggest you are looking through a telescope. What's worse is the vignetting effect did NOT show on the LCD screen during shooting and it ruined a shoot for a high school football game.
If you can keep your zoom at 75% or greater, it's a great lens. But for any action sport where the subject is constantly moving, this is NOT acceptable.
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- Original: $4.99
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- Price: $4.49
- GBP 2.87
What's in the Box
- Lens Pouch
- Front and Rear Lens Cover
- Flare-Prevention Hood
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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