Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? at DVinfo.net

Chris Law · November 17th, 2012, 05:41 AM

I want to have a really wide angle lens for my NEX-VG20 without spending much money, is there anything cheap that could do this with an adapter?

Thank you

Matt Sharp · November 17th, 2012, 02:33 PM

Not sure how much you consider "cheap" but you can get an 8mm f2.8 for $300. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/880784-REG/Bower_sly288seb_8mm_f_2_8_Ultra_Compact.html

Bill Bruner · November 17th, 2012, 05:05 PM

Chris - in the UK, your least expensive options are the

Samyang 8mm f2.8 fisheye for NEX mount for £264

- or a

used £100 Sony 16mm f2.8 E mount pancake

with an

£87 Fisheye Converter

.

Hope that's helpful,

Bill
Hybrid Camera Revolution

Chris Law · December 21st, 2012, 07:04 AM

Hi, that fisheye looks quite sweet, is the footage still quite flat though im aiming for a really wide angle but not like a skate board video look. Thanks for the help!

Chris Medico · December 21st, 2012, 07:08 AM

What do you consider cheap and how much of the fisheye look is OK?

Chris Law · December 21st, 2012, 07:34 AM

Well, I looked at some videos of that fisheye and it seems not too bad, but I want to make films with this lens and so I just want as wide as can be without being over the top. It needs to look wide for video terms. Now I've seen a few things. First of all theres this adapter

0.5x Digital Wide Angle Macro Professional Series Lens: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Now that could go on my 18-55 at the moment but, would it still look fine and not ruin the image in terms of clarity?

Theres this by SLR magic

SLR Magic 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens for Sony NEX: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

But i've heard bad things about them like uneven focus planes etc which is a no go for me.

Money wise no more than 250 pounds, right now that adapter seems a good cheap solution if it doesn't ruin the image quality.

Chris Medico · December 21st, 2012, 07:53 AM

Adapter lenses tend to get out of focus towards the edges. Many also have CA issues as you go towards the edges.

I would recommend buying a lens because buying a quality adapter will cost as much as a lens anyway. As an example the wide angle adapter for my EX1 (which is pretty good) is about 1.5x your budget.

The new Sony 10-18mm could be exactly what you are looking for image wise. It unfortunately is also outside the budget.

Sony SEL 4/10-18 mm E-Mount Sony objective: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Chris Law · December 21st, 2012, 08:14 AM

Yes, its shame because of the high price of that particular lens, and that price won't drop. The 18-200 hasn't shifted for two years. I guess there's not much I can do, unless I find a third party lens which is similar to the 10-18mm. Also, do you know how good the SEL50F18 is? I may be getting that lens also.

I guess the 16mm E mount + Adapter is the best way to get a none distorted wide shot from what I can see,

Tony Neal · December 21st, 2012, 03:24 PM

You need the Sony Sony SEL16F28 pancake lens with the Ultra Wide Converter - its within your budget.

I've got this on my VG20 and I just love the way it pulls everything into the frame and plays with perspectives-its fabulous for steadicam work too.

I shot my grandsons birthday party with this combination last weekend ...

Only downside is the autofocus struggles with extreme close-ups - and don't get anyones head in the corner of the frame or you'll get the cone-head effect. And if its sometimes a bit too wide you can always pop the adapter off.

November 17th, 2012, 05:41 AM	#1
Chris Law Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: england Posts: 40	Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? I want to have a really wide angle lens for my NEX-VG20 without spending much money, is there anything cheap that could do this with an adapter? Thank you

November 17th, 2012, 02:33 PM	#2
Matt Sharp Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 280	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? Not sure how much you consider "cheap" but you can get an 8mm f2.8 for $300. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/880784-REG/Bower_sly288seb_8mm_f_2_8_Ultra_Compact.html

November 17th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#3
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? Chris - in the UK, your least expensive options are the Samyang 8mm f2.8 fisheye for NEX mount for £264 Samyang 8mm f2.8 fisheye for NEX mount for £264 - or a used £100 Sony 16mm f2.8 E mount pancake used £100 Sony 16mm f2.8 E mount pancake with an £87 Fisheye Converter £87 Fisheye Converter . Hope that's helpful, Bill Hybrid Camera Revolution

December 21st, 2012, 07:04 AM	#4
Chris Law Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: england Posts: 40	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? Hi, that fisheye looks quite sweet, is the footage still quite flat though im aiming for a really wide angle but not like a skate board video look. Thanks for the help!

December 21st, 2012, 07:08 AM	#5
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? What do you consider cheap and how much of the fisheye look is OK? __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

December 21st, 2012, 07:34 AM	#6
Chris Law Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: england Posts: 40	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? Well, I looked at some videos of that fisheye and it seems not too bad, but I want to make films with this lens and so I just want as wide as can be without being over the top. It needs to look wide for video terms. Now I've seen a few things. First of all theres this adapter 0.5x Digital Wide Angle Macro Professional Series Lens: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics 0.5x Digital Wide Angle Macro Professional Series Lens: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Now that could go on my 18-55 at the moment but, would it still look fine and not ruin the image in terms of clarity? Theres this by SLR magic SLR Magic 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens for Sony NEX: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics SLR Magic 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens for Sony NEX: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics But i've heard bad things about them like uneven focus planes etc which is a no go for me. Money wise no more than 250 pounds, right now that adapter seems a good cheap solution if it doesn't ruin the image quality.

December 21st, 2012, 07:53 AM	#7
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? Adapter lenses tend to get out of focus towards the edges. Many also have CA issues as you go towards the edges. I would recommend buying a lens because buying a quality adapter will cost as much as a lens anyway. As an example the wide angle adapter for my EX1 (which is pretty good) is about 1.5x your budget. The new Sony 10-18mm could be exactly what you are looking for image wise. It unfortunately is also outside the budget. Sony SEL 4/10-18 mm E-Mount Sony objective: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Sony SEL 4/10-18 mm E-Mount Sony objective: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com Last edited by Chris Medico; December 21st, 2012 at 07:53 AM. Reason: Added link to lens.

December 21st, 2012, 08:14 AM	#8
Chris Law Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: england Posts: 40	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? Yes, its shame because of the high price of that particular lens, and that price won't drop. The 18-200 hasn't shifted for two years. I guess there's not much I can do, unless I find a third party lens which is similar to the 10-18mm. Also, do you know how good the SEL50F18 is? I may be getting that lens also. I guess the 16mm E mount + Adapter is the best way to get a none distorted wide shot from what I can see,

December 21st, 2012, 03:24 PM	#9
Tony Neal Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fareham, UK Posts: 160	Re: Anyway to get a crazy fov on the NEX-VG20? You need the Sony Sony SEL16F28 pancake lens with the Ultra Wide Converter - its within your budget. I've got this on my VG20 and I just love the way it pulls everything into the frame and plays with perspectives-its fabulous for steadicam work too. I shot my grandsons birthday party with this combination last weekend ... Elijah's 2nd Birthday Party - YouTube Only downside is the autofocus struggles with extreme close-ups - and don't get anyones head in the corner of the frame or you'll get the cone-head effect. And if its sometimes a bit too wide you can always pop the adapter off.