Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm
Converting the SEL16F28 into a 10mm f/2.8 fisheye, this converter delivers an ultra-wide 180-degree perspective with a constant f/2.8 aperture in a compact 295g body. It uniquely adapts to the SEL20F28 for a 13mm focal length, offering flexible wide-angle options without investing in a dedicated lens. This accessory is best for APS-C shooters wanting an affordable entry into exaggerated, creative fisheye effects for portraiture and close-up work.
Focal length 10-13mm
Aperture f/2
Mount Sony E
Weight 295 g
lens type fisheye
65 Overall Score
Price CA$249
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong aperture (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong versatility (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average optical (0th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 10 |
| Focal Length Max | 13 |
| Elements | 4 |
| Groups | 4 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 10 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10-13mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 297 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | fisheye | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm | 54.6 | 88 | 63 | 99.5 | 0.4 | 90 | 68.2 | 57.2 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.6 | 84 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.8 | 99.6 | 83.1 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.8 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.6 | 77.7 | 73.8 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 75.4 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.6 | 74.8 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.1 | 76.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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