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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony SEL16F28 VCL-ECF2 10-13mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | 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 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 10-13mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 295 | 726 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | - | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | fisheye | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| 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 | 63.7 | 99.5 | 0.4 | 89.9 | 68.3 | 59.4 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 98.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 51.8 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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