Sony High Grade 2.6x Super Telephoto Conversion Lens

After experimenting with a few...

Strengths: 1. At 2.6X it is the strongest telephoto lens attachment available currently. (2x being the strongest available for this camera) 2. Good color picture quality.

Weakness: 1. Cast an unsidedown cone shaped shadow when used with build-in flash. 2. Can only be used in Full Zoom mode, any less than maximum zoom, you will see a pin-hole.

After experimenting with a few other 3rd party brands, this lens came out on top. It is by far the strongest lens that brings the telephoto side of the DSC-W1 to more than 7x optical. Which is a lot of zoon for a point and shoot compact digital camera. It also works on all other Cybershot series that have an attachment thread (Such as the P series and the W1.) So if ever you decide on changing...
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After experimenting with a few other 3rd party brands, this lens came out on top. It is by far the strongest lens that brings the telephoto side of the DSC-W1 to more than 7x optical. Which is a lot of zoon for a point and shoot compact digital camera.
It also works on all other Cybershot series that have an attachment thread (Such as the P series and the W1.) So if ever you decide on changing for another Sony Digital (Cybershot), you can take these attachments with you.
This lens (as other attachments)for the DSC-V1 and DSC-W1 have one major drawback which I didn't see anyone talk about during my PRE-Purchase research is that for DSC-V1 and DSC-W1, the flash is directly above the lens. The lens with the adaptor cause an upside down cone shaped shadow. (This can be corrected by software or by adding an external flash.) Also, the lens comes with a very very cheap pouch, which is unlike something you'd expect from SONY.

By SirBill55 - Jul 21, 2004

The telephoto lens came with...

Strengths: Compact, lightweight, simple. Cyber-shot DSC-W1 can be used with adapter ring fitted, without telephoto lens.

Weakness: Camera zoom can only be used in the 2x-3x range due to occultation by adapter ring.

The telephoto lens came with protective caps for both ends and a padded bag to hold it. It fitted easily to the adapter ring and required/permitted no adjustment. The Cyber-shot DSC-W1 digital camera requires an (extra) adapter ring in order to fit the telephoto lens, but the ring can be left in place (acting as a lens hood) when the telephoto lens is removed. The one significant draw-back is...
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The telephoto lens came with protective caps for both ends and a padded bag to hold it. It fitted easily to the adapter ring and required/permitted no adjustment. The Cyber-shot DSC-W1 digital camera requires an (extra) adapter ring in order to fit the telephoto lens, but the ring can be left in place (acting as a lens hood) when the telephoto lens is removed. The one significant draw-back is that there is little effective zoom available when the telephoto lens is attached (unless you want a circular picture).

By drchilds - Oct 23, 2004

I have used this telephoto lens...

Strengths: Quality construction. Increases zoom level to 7.8!

Weakness: Works best at max zoom. No threads for filter attachment.

I have used this telephoto lens with my DSC-P72 for a few days now - its a must have attachment. Note that this increases the zoom range to 3x2.6=7.8! However there is noticeable vigneting in the zoom range of 2.6~5.2. However the centre of the image is still magnified in this range.

By SwapChhabr - Sep 19, 2004

I bought this lens for my digital...

Strengths: High zoom level to 2.6X! And looks nice.

Weakness: couldn't catch good picture when the camera Sony DSC-W1 is set without zoom

I bought this lens for my digital camera Sony DSC-W1. The zoom effect is good.
But when the camera is set without zoom, that is to say, the zoom switch is set at 1X, there is a black margin in the picture and only shows a small-hole scene in the center of picture. So I couldn't always linked the lens with my camera until I want to use large zoom.

By hewens - Oct 22, 2004

This lens looks and works great...

Strengths: Increases zoom to nearly 8x optical, 31x digital zoom. The color nicely matches the DSC-W1 camera.

Weakness: Tunnel vision occurs when the zoom is less than 2x. The flash is blocked by the lens. Requires the purchase of VAD-WA adapter ring to use with camera.

This lens looks and works great with the Sony DSC-W1 camera. It makes the camera look like a more expensive SLR camera (but smaller). The lens is a must have if you take many pictures of scenery or wildlife outside. The lens brings the wildlife closer without scaring it away! Also, the lens comes with a lens cap and pouch to store it in. The pictures I've taken so far look crisp and clear at full...
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This lens looks and works great with the Sony DSC-W1 camera. It makes the camera look like a more expensive SLR camera (but smaller). The lens is a must have if you take many pictures of scenery or wildlife outside. The lens brings the wildlife closer without scaring it away!
Also, the lens comes with a lens cap and pouch to store it in.
The pictures I've taken so far look crisp and clear at full zoom. You may want to use with a tripod though as the increased zoom magnifies any movement of the camera when you snap the shutter.

By stanglx - Nov 26, 2004