Sony 0.6x Lens ?

[Mozencrath 0]

I've heard that this lens actually has a wider field of view than Kenko and other .5x lenses...Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? Thinking of getting one...Thanks

[dragon2 0]

My old sony .6 was slightly wider or the same angle as my current hama .45 yeah. However the sony I had (black plastic housing) was a crappy lens for jumping: it soon got moisture between the lens elements. Heard that from more people, so I'd avoid that particular lens.

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Saskia

[mr2mk1g 10]

Sony do at least two different 0.6 lenses (in fact I've seen probably at least half a dozen different model numbers so probably a load more including old models).

Mine has a crome coloured metal body and is absolutely fantastic. I can easily see the difference between my footage and my friends footage shot on identical cameras on the same dive - mine with the Sony lens and theirs with some crappy non-brand.

The 0.6 I have from Sony is phenominal. It cost me about £20 from e-bay and IMO is easily the best quality lens in that price bracket. Its the Sony VCL-0630 S.

A quick search on e-bay shows this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sony-VCL-0630-S-Wide-Conversion-Lens-X-0-6_W0QQitemZ150159189048QQihZ005QQcategoryZ29964QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It's in the UK but it gives you a picture of it at least.

I guess if Dragon has heard bad things about the plastic housing make sure you only consider the metal housing one. I've heard nothing but songs of praise for the Sony lens... guess they must have all been talking about the metal one. I would heatily recommend it.

And yes, it matches up to maybe a 0.45 from most other manufacturers.

[monkycndo 0]

I have the Sony 0.6x for the 25mm base. Compares to a Kenco .45. No complaints. And at $31 shipped from B&H, great price.

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

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[stratostar 5]

I replaced m promaster .5 with a sony .6, it's also a silver hard body. Very nice lens and not expensive on ebay. I would like to get a second one for my back up cam.

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[AndyMan 7]

I have both Sony .6 lenses - the black plastic one, and the gray metal one.

Only the black plastic one has trouble with moisture. On a dry day both are fine.


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[flr169 0]

where can I find the sony .6x lens...

all I can find at b&h is

http://www.live.sonyus.webcollage.net/server/bhphotovideo/sonyus-product-full-content-page/standalone?channel-product-id=381539&wcpc=VCLHG0730X

but its the high grade .7x ..................

right now I have a pc1000 and not going jump it until next summer... but want to use it this winter out on the snowmobile.....

so I was thinking a .5 would work good for that .....

any opinions what would be a good starter lens


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[AndyMan 7]

Black plastic one: http://www.google.com/products?q=sony+vcl-0637H&btnG=Search&hl=en&show=dd (top one pictured).

Metal grey one:

http://www.google.com/products?q=sony+vcl-0630X&btnG=Search&hl=en&show=dd 2nd one pictured.

Of course you also need to make sure you get the correct thread size. I believe the PC1000 has a 30mm, which is a bit nonstandard for sony. Most sony's have 37mm.

_Am

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You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

[mr2mk1g 10]

The metal one certainly comes in a 30mm thread (pos also a 37mm, but I know there's def a 30mm version as I have one).

Try e-bay I've seen loads on there over the years. Also try searching for the model number I posted in the 2nd reply in the thread.

[flr169 0]

thanks Andy....


unfortunately they are all plastic.....

found the metal one on sony.ca site for like $66

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[ltdiver 3]

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thanks Andy....


unfortunately they are all plastic.....

found the metal one on sony.ca site for like $66

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Ebay has several (metal) 25mm .6 Sony lenses, and if the one is correct, a 30mm one as well.

See: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=sony+.6+lens&category0=

ltdiver

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[flr169 0]

thanks Itdiver..........

unfortunately they are aslo all plastic....


I'll keep looking for now......

thanks everyone


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Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!"

[ltdiver 3]

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thanks Itdiver..........

unfortunately they are aslo all plastic....


I'll keep looking for now......

thanks everyone


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THESE are the ones that I've jumped with for many years. They've served me well, and if I'm not mistaken, the ones others are referring to as working without fail, as well.
ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[mgoldade 0]

I also have the Sony VCL-0630 lens and love the quality of the image! The only downfall is the physical size of the lens...

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