Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter
The Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8X wide angle lens is ideal for PMW-EX1 users who want to broaden their point of view for a wider field of vision. This lens can be used with Sony camcorder PMW-EX1.
- Specific Design
- This lens was designed to work with the PMW-EX1 and fits on the bayonet mount of the lens shade.
| Magnification | 0.8x |
| Rear Mount Diameter | Bayonet Mount for PMW-EX1 |
| Front Mount Diameter | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Construction, Elements/Groups | 3E/3G |
| Lens Diameter |
3.6" 90mm |
| Length |
1.5" 37mm |
| Weight |
10.6 oz 300g |
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by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (14)
- Professional quality (11)
- Highly compatible (10)
- Improves performance (10)
- Interfaces well with camcorder (4)
Cons
- Heavy (5)
Best Uses
- Independent films (9)
- Complex projects (4)
- Shooting indoors (4)
- In the studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Business owner (6), Film professional (3), Professional artist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good value for the money.
Very nice zoom through WA adapter. Good value. A bit heavy on an already front heavy camera. Down-side is that the sunshade is non-removable making use with a mattebox impossible.
Very nice zoom through WA adapter. Good value. A bit heavy on an already front heavy camera. Down-side is that the sunshade is non-removable making use with a mattebox impossible.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great Accessory
Great lens, but not as wide as I would have hoped
Great lens, but not as wide as I would have hoped
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
- Can't use filter with it
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
This is a perfect complement to the original lens to provide a wider angle. Compared to wider lenses you can zoom through it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- No ability to use filters
- No matt box capability
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
Used in Professional Broadcast/Documentary production.
Makes stock lens much more capable.
Nice bayonet mount.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Interface With Camcorder
- Quality Construction
- Zoom through
Cons
- Could be wider
- Heavy
- No provision for UV filte
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
I like the lens, but would like it wider. Of course, it would be more expensive then. And you might not be able to zoom through it. Because of it's large size, there should be threads on the front for a UV filter. I'm always worried about scratching the lens. It is heavy, but not unbearable. There is some barrel distortion, but with the right framing it's not bad. I didn't notice an softening of the image when zooming.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lens shade included
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
The wide angle lens is perfect for the Sony PMW-EX1R. The bayonet mount enables a fast mounting to the camera lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
The adaptor is really easy to attach to the EX-1. Really helps in small spaces.
Love the fact it has full zoom through capability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- NOT THAT WIDE
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
IT DOES A NICE JOB, BUT COUD BE A LITTLE WIDER, OTHER THAN THAT NO ABERRATION WHICH IS GREAT AND THE ZOOM CAN BE USED NICELY
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
Easy to attach to the EX-1. Really helps in small spaces.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
- Heavy bulky
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
first i wanted to buy a 0,6x but the 0,8sony i can leave it on the camera all the time
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
[...], Good price
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
we shoot a lot of scenics, this wide angle lens does a awesome job capturing beautiful landscapes. i also like the fact i can stil use the zoom.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
This lens will allow you to get a decent shot in tight locations, like filming in cars, lifts, taxis, etc. The built in lens on an EX1/EX3 simply isn't wide enough, but thanks to this lens, that isn't a problem anymore.
This lens produces good quality images with low chromatic aberration and good clarity/optical resolution.
This lens also allows zoom-through, which many competitors' lenses do not allow for.
I'm really happy with this lens. I'm so happy with it I bought three.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
This gives the EX1 extra versatility for tight shots and for steady hand-holding of tracking shots. A bit heavy, but the bigger battery on the back helps compensate. Optically, the lens is great and integrates flawlessly with the camera. The only drawback, as mentioned in other reviews, is that you can't use a filter (like a polarizer) because there is no front thread. I does not come with a lens case, which needs to be purchased separately.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Without Carrying Pouch
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
Improve the angle to get great shots... Carrying Pouch included, could be better..
Pros
- Good Price
- Good quality image
- Zoom through
Cons
- Size prohibits mattebox
- Sunshade not removable
Best Uses
- Handheld work
- Reality shooting
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
The quality of this is surprisingly good considering it is about half the price of the other EX1/EX3 zoom thorough wide angles. I use this adapter on the camera the vast majority of the time since the distortion is minimal. Definitely worth getting a shoulder rig if you're planning on shooting handheld with this lens attached though... preferably one with a rear counterweight system. Downside is that the diameter of this lens is a whopping 112mm, making it almost impossible to find a mattebox or sunshade that will fit... no filtration here! All around, a good lens though.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
I am currently producing a documentary about a miners' struggle in central California which is being shot with a Sony EX-1 HD videocamera. The 0.8x wide angle lens adapter has been invaluable in capturing shots of support marches, confrontations of the miners with scabs who are replacing their jobs, lines of police holding guns and tear gas canisters, etc.
I could never have gotten these shots with just the built in camera lens. Thank you for this wonderful product.
Joan Sekler, documentary filmmaker
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
The quality shows in the image, certainly gives you a wider image. There is slight distortion in the extremes though but not enough not to buy it.
Pros
- Easy to use and install
- Good looking results
Cons
- Minor abberation on edges
- Some barrel distortion
Best Uses
- Close indoor shoots
- Run Gun ENG
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
This is a must have for the PMW-EX1 or EX3. The Standard Fujinon lens is great, but often not wide enough for some shooting situations.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
The VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter by Sony is quite usefull for filming in small rooms and quite usefull for filming on shoulder (more depth of field and less shaking). Usefull accesoire.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
I used the Sony Wide Angle Lens with my EX1 to shoot a documentary at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. For big crowd or establishing shots, this lens is a fantastic, high quality addition to my camera. While the fit is a little fussy, once secure it's a natural extension of the fixed lens. It's makes the compact EX1 front heavy but it's still a light and easy shooting setup.
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x Wide Angle Lens Adapter:
Great lens, but not as wide as I would have hoped
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