The Century Precision Optics 0HD-16TC-SH6 is a 1.6x Telephoto Converter Lens for the Sony HVR-V1U and HDR FX7 camcorders. The lens bayonets directly to the zoom lens. The 1.6X HR Teleconverter instantly shifts the focal length range in the telephoto direction without light loss. This converter lens offers zoom through capability.

This attachment provides a 1.6x Telephoto extension of the camera lens.

Partial zoom through capabilities are offered with optimum performance mid-range through full zoom.

This converter was designed to attach directly to the Sony HVR-V1U and HDR-FX7.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The LENS COMPRESSION will be affected? For example, if I use it with the 12mm, it will have the compression of a 12mm or a 17mm?

A: LAOWA does not list that the Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Canon EF Lens to Canon R Body) changes the compression affect on a lens. But it does cancel out some of the chromatic aberrations and distortion of some ultra-wide angle lenses and changes the 12mm to 17mm.

Q: 2. Do Canon EF-S lenses mount without modding to EF?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Canon EF to Sony E) is only compatible with lenses with a Canon EF mount. EF-S mount lenses are not compatible.

Q: 3. If I use it with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, the conversion factor (full frame) will be 23-41mm.?

A: Using the Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Canon EF Lens to Canon R Body) with the EF-S 10-18mm lens would produce apparent focal lengths of 15-27mm.

Q: 4. Can the adapter be used to turn non-Laowa EF-mount lenses on Sony FE mount cameras?

A: Any EF-mount lens can be used with this converter. There are no electronics in the converter, so the lens needs to support manual focus and aperture.

Q: 5. Is there a version of this that adapts to fuji x cameras?

A: There is not a Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter for FUJIFILM X cameras.

Q: 6. So if I have the 12mm Laowa EF Sony Lens - can I use this or do I have to have the Canon version??

A: The converter is Sony E on the camera side, and Canon EF on the lens side. This would not work with a Sony E mount lens.

Q: 7. Is this lens foot compatible with the Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS II USM lens? I don't see it listed on the compatibility list...

A: No, the ProMediaGear Lens Foot for Canon Telephoto Lenses is not compatible on the Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS II USM lens, These are listed as compatible, https://bhpho.to/42zzj8z .

Q: 8. What lenses are compatible with this converter?

A: The Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Nikon F Lens to Nikon Z Body) is for the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Nikon F (Black), B&H # VE1228NAI, to be able to use the lens on the following mirrorless cameras: the Kolari Vision Z5 Forensics Kit, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, Nikon Z50, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z6 III, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z7 II, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z9, Nikon Zf, and Nikon Zfc.

Q: 9. Can this fit on other Sony cameras?

A: It is made for the Sony FX1 and Z1U bayonet mount. If you have a different camera you need a lens for please email a href= http://askbh@bhphoto.com target= _blank askbh@bhphoto.com/a for a recommendation.

Q: 10. Does it affect image quality?

A: Venus Optics Laowa Magic Shift Converter MSC (Canon EF Lens to Canon R Body) is a high quality optical converter made specifically for the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens and it does not have any affect on image quality.