Sony Mavica Wide Conversion Lens 0.7x (vcl-hg0737) Lens Converter

Pros: Super-quality optics. Virtually no edge-distortion or chromatic abberation. Excellent build quality.

Cons: No front filter thread! MAJOR ANNOYANCE!!!

The Bottom Line: Having tried out a variety of cheaper wide-angle converter lenses, this on is the last word in top-quality. A superb lens.

Review: The Sony VCL-HG0737 is a stunning wide-angle converter lens. I was incredibly lucky enough to find one - as new - in a Cash Converters store in Sydney for just AU$89 (RRP $400!). If you have any video camera, not just a Sony, with a 37mm filter ...

Pros: Wider angle! Strong, high-quality, durable design.

Cons: Not extremely wide, but wider than most normal cameras.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for an inexpensive way to make your home videos look more professional, this is a good place to start.

Review: I own a Sony TRV-730 D8 camcorder and, as with most home camcorder lenses (even the well-regarded "Carl Zeiss" lens from Sony), there is little to no wide angle lens capability. The Sony VCL-HG0737 is the perfect inexpensive solution to...