16x9 0.7x 62mm Wide Angle Converter Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U/FX7 Camcorders

The 16x9 0.7x 62mm Wide Angle Converter Lens is for the Sony HVR-V1U and other compact HD camcorders. This professional optic easily attaches to the 62mm threads on the front of the camcorder's 3.9-78mm lens for 30% more wide-angle coverage than the lens alone affords. When installed, the EX 0.7x modifies the camera's original 3.9-78mm lens to a wider 2.73-54.6mm focal length. Or using the 35mm SLR equivalent, the original 37.4-748 lens broadens to 26-523mm with the 0.7x attached.

The lens retains its full zoom capabilities and there is no light loss or vignetting. Weighing only 13.75 oz. (390 grams) the EX 0.7x Wide Converter has been elegantly engineered and crafted with no sacrifice in quality. The EX 0.7x has been constructed with no sacrifice to quality. Made in Japan, craftsmanship is meticulous in every detail. Materials are the finest grade available.

This top quality optical product employs three multi-coated optical glass elements to yield, high definition pictures. The Wide Converter features an 82mm front thread which permits users to directly mount glass filters and other accessories in front of the optic. Plus the EX 0.7x is fully compatible with popular mattebox systems such as those from Alfred Chrosziel. For neat shading solution, 16x9 offers an optional lightweight Rubber Lens Shade.