Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm

★★★★☆ 4.4 (47)

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
Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm lens
65 Overall Score
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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)

What owners think

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.6
Bokeh 88
Build 63
Macro 99.5
Optical 0.4
Aperture 90
Versatility 68.2
Social Proof 57.4
Stabilization 35.6

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 Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Focal Length 10-13mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-70mm 28-200mm 16-85mm
Max Aperture f/2 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/2.8 f/4 f/3.5
Mount Sony E Sony E Fujifilm X Canon RF L-Mount Nikon F
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true true false
Weight (g) 295 615 92 495 413 59
AF Type - HLA VXD linear motor STM Autofocus AF-S
Lens Type fisheye zoom zoom zoom macro zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm 54.6886399.50.49068.257.435.6
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.68457.886.598.876.799.683.299.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 9874.896.388.473.576.799.283.280.5
Canon RF RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare 85.485.967.277.384.483.777.588.198.3
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.677.673.889.590.971.195.675.599.4
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare 54.674.898.459.764.176.794.388.192.2

Usage Scores

Macro (57.6)Overall (64.7)Budget (62.5)Street (58.9)Travel (51.3)Portrait (64.1)Landscape (31)Professional (44.7)Video Cinema (49.7)Wildlife Sports (42.1)

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