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.

Specification	Description
Model	VCLHG0862K
UPC	027242691506
Auxiliary Lenses	Wide Angle Lenses

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Good Lens

★★★★☆

4.0

"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.

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Good Build Quality, Solid Zoom-Through Performance

★★★★☆

4.0

"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 feat …" Read Full Review »

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easy to go

★★★★★

5.0

"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. …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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★★★★☆

4.0

"Allowed me to do close up product shots for my videos. Made the process of accurately getting the video easier. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Not that wide But Looks so cool and HQ

★★★★★

5.0

"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 …" Read Full Review »

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