Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm
Transforming Sony’s SEL16F28 or SEL20F28 primes into a 10–13mm ultra-wide, this converter delivers a constant f/2.8–22 aperture and a 10mm minimum focus distance for extreme close-ups. At 295g, the lightweight build ensures easy portability, making it a budget-conscious way to achieve fisheye effects without a dedicated lens. It’s ideal for macro photographers and Sony E-mount shooters seeking an affordable tool for exaggerated perspectives and tight spaces.
About This Lens
Transforming Sony’s SEL16F28 or SEL20F28 primes into a 10–13mm ultra-wide, this converter delivers a constant f/2.8–22 aperture and a 10mm minimum focus distance for extreme close-ups. At 295g, the lightweight build ensures easy portability, making it a budget-conscious way to achieve fisheye effects without a dedicated lens. It’s ideal for macro photographers and Sony E-mount shooters seeking an affordable tool for exaggerated perspectives and tight spaces.
- Focal length 10-13mm
- Max aperture f/2
- Mount Sony E
- Weight g 295
- Lens type fisheye
Overview
Performance
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)
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 | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 10 |
Value & Pricing
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 | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10-13mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 13mm | 55-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 415 | 255 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Lens Type | fisheye | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm | 54.5 | 88.1 | 63.6 | 99.5 | 0.4 | 89.8 | 68.3 | 58.7 | 36.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.1 | 58.9 | 86 | 98.9 | 76.7 | 99.6 | 89.3 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.6 | 96.7 | 87.8 | 74.5 | 76.7 | 99.2 | 67.7 | 81.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.6 | 74.4 | 71 | 91.2 | 71 | 95.7 | 89.3 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.5 | 96.3 | 34.1 | 64.6 | 81.4 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.3 | 77.2 | 81.4 | 66.6 | 71 | 85.4 | 67.7 | 92.7 |
Usage Scores
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