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Sony VCL-HG0872 Wide Conversion Lens for HDRFX1 & HVRZ1U

Sony VCL-HG0872 Wide Conversion Lens for HDRFX1 & HVRZ1U
From Sony

List Price: $549.99
Price: $369.55

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description

Expand your HDV Handycam(R) camcorder's optical range with the VCL-HG0872 wide angle lens. Featuring a 3 group and 4 element design with all aluminum and glass construction, it provides a superb wide angle zoom for stunning group and landscape shots. The VCL-HG0872's high grade glass lens offers increased detail at the edge of an image for minimized distortion and increased optical clarity. The included hood helps protect the lens from damage while helping to eliminate errant light. A handy storage pouch and front and rear lens covers are included to protect the lens while off the camcorder. Includes two lens covers (front/rear) and a carrying pouch Screw Diameter (approximate) - 72mm x 0.75mm Diameter (approximate) - 3 7/8 (96mm) x Length (approximate) - 1 7/8 (47mm) / Weight (approximate) - 1 lb 3 oz (550g)

Product Details

  • Brand: Sony
  • Model: HG0872
  • Dimensions: 5.10" h x 5.10" w x 6.40" l, 8.00 pounds

Features

  • Provides wide angle of coverage (0.8x)
  • For use with the HDR-FX1 HDV Handycam camcorder
  • Optical glass lens elements
  • Includes lens case, front and rear lens cover, lens hood

Customer Reviews

A nice addition to the Z1U kit4
A nice piece of glass. Easily screws over the existing lens. Does the job nicely allowing zoom through and no unsightly bending around the edges. Attractive price too.

Great Buy5
Adds so much freedom to my regular shooting... Sure makes my job easier being able to get a wider view and more creative shots because of it. Definatelly a good investment.

Great lens5
I bought this for my new HDV FX1 Camcorder, and it works great. Unlike the Century wide-angle lens, this is fully zoom-through. Lens is .8x, which is less than the Century and others, but just about right for HD--since the FX1 already can do a pretty decent wide shot when the zoom is fully backed out, this just gives it an extra boost, converting the camera view from roughly a 35mm lens on a 35mm camera to about a 28mm. Also, very little barrel distortion.

In all a great lens. Only drawback is that it's a big (heavy) lens, but then, hey, it's for a serious prosumer camcorder.