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Reddit mentions of Sony VCLECU2 12-16 MM,f/2.8 Petal Shaped Fixed Ultra Wide Converter for SEL16F28 and SEL20F28,Black
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Sony VCLECU2 12-16 MM,f/2.8 Petal Shaped Fixed Ultra Wide Converter for SEL16F28 and SEL20F28,Black. Here are the top ones.
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- For SEL16F28 and SEL20F28 Alpha E-Mount Lenses
- Further Widens Lens Perspective
- Maximum Magnification ratio is 0.059x (With SEL16F28) and 0.086x (With SEL20F28)
- What's In The Box: Lens front cap,Lens rear cap,Carrying case
- Angle of View (APS-C):103°(With SEL16F28) / 88°(With SEL20F28)
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 3.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | May 2015 |
| Width | 2.5 Inches |
No worries! So yes, in that case the Rokinon 12mm f2 is one of the most-recommended wide-angle lenses since you get wide and fast for a pretty low price, with the downside that it's manual focus only (not too bad since wide-angle lenses tend to have a lot more depth of field, plus you can use focus peaking to assist).
Another potential option is to grab a Sony 16mm f2.8 and use their VCL-ECU2 0.75x wide-angle converter which will convert the 16mm to a 12mm. The obvious benefit to that is you retain electronic information, aperture control, autofocus, and have "both" a 12mm and 16mm lens in your bag, but you'll likely lose some image quality from the converter.
Edit: Looks like you can get the converter for cheaper on KEH, it would save you ~$40.
Great explanation, thanks!!
It really helped a lot. I'm also looking for some good lens for panoramic views (like at the top of a mountain or something), as well as a fisheye lens (don't judge). The two I'm looking at are adapters for a 20mm prime lens I think.
I'm wondering your thoughts on them?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U7HQSNE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468604998&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=fisheye+lens+sony&dpPl=1&dpID=41pUm0Gsw7L&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U7HQSLQ/ref=pd_aw_fbt_421_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C7Q6T3AANK2NC45ZDZBQ
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B20OYUO/ref=pd_aw_fbt_421_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=C7Q6T3AANK2NC45ZDZBQ
I have an A6000 and 99% of the time the 20mm F2.8 prime pancake lens is stuck to it: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL-20F28-Mount-Prime-Fixed/dp/B00B20OYUO It's a great general purpose lens that works well in almost all lighting situations. The 20mm focal length on the crop sensor turns into an equivalent of a 33mm focal length which is great for capturing what your eyes see, like landscapes and vistas. When you need to zoom in, walk forward. :) The size and weight of the lens are perfect too, you really can't find anything smaller or lighter. The whole camera is only slightly bigger than a point and shoot.
edit: I haven't used it but this lens also has the option to snap on a teleconverter to make it even wider: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-VCLECU2-Converter-SEL16F28-SEL20F28/dp/B00U7HQSLQ/ I think I remember reading reviews where folks liked the quality of the shots with it.