The 16x9 Inc 169-HDSF45X-72 is a fisheye lens adapter for 72mm Filter Thread camcorders. This 0.45x adapter allows the user to increase the angle of view by 55% at the wide angle setting of the main lens.

For 72mm Filter Thread    0.45x Wide Angle Adapter    Single Element    135° Field of View    Lightweight Design

Fisheye lens adapters offer an extreme angle of view for sports and small areas. In sports photography it can offer a full view of a stadium. When using the adapter in small areas a convex view is offered for a distorted perspective.

This single element fisheye converter offers a lightweight design of only 13.75 oz.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What magnification does this provide? 0.2x, 0.3x, 0.45x?

A: Specifications & Measurements: Magnification Nominal 185-degree on all directions. Actual 185-degree Diagonal, 185-degree Horizontal Lens construction 4-group/6-element, Coated optical glass elements Front Filter thread None Mounting thread 62mm Dimensions 98mm x 96mm Weight 560g(20oz) Accessories DCR-CF187PRO: 4-adapter ring, Lens pouch, Lens caps, Instruction manuals

Q: 2. Will this lens work on the TG7? The conversion lens adapter appears to be the same?

A: Yes, the Olympus FCON-T01 Fisheye Converter Lens is compatible with the OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Digital Camera if you also use the Olympus CLA-T01 Conversion Lens Adapter.

Q: 3. Does the hood come off?

A: No the hood is not removable

Q: 4. Can the shade over the front of the lens be removed? Or is there one without the shade. I have a shade ring to mount on the lens inside my underwater housing to prevent reflections from the flash. This cannot be applied with the shade on the front of the lens.

A: The shade is not removable. I'm not aware of a version without the shade.

Q: 5. Using Canon T3i: this lens, with non-removable hood, is noted as compatible with the T3i. Comparing this lens to the same model WITH removable hood, is there an issue with vignetting? Seems that buying the version with removable hood provides a perfect option as the hood can be added or removed. Am I missing something? Is there a reason to NOT get the removable hood version for use with my T3i?

A: Aside from personal preference, the version with the removable hood can take up less room in storage if the hood is removed or reverse. There will not be any vignette issues caused by the hood on either version of the lens.

Q: 6. What is the difference between the FCON TO1 and the FCON T02. Will both lenses work on the TG-6?

A: The Olympus FCON-T01 Fisheye Converter Lens is made for the TG-1 camera and the Olympus FCON-T02 Fisheye Converter Lens is for the TG-6 model camera.

Q: 7. Can I put a filter on this lens? If so, what mm?

A: Unfortunately, the Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 fisheye does not have a front filter thread, nor is there a filter holder on the market for this lens I am aware of. So, you could not use filters with this lens.

Q: 8. Is it compatible with the Hasselblad version?

A: Yes, this converter would also be compatible with the Hasselblad LF 16mm f/2.8 Lens.

Q: 9. will it work for Sony a6000 with 16mm fixed focal length f2.8?

A: Yes it will, assuming that you are talking about the Sony SEL16F28 lens.

Q: 10. Will the Olympus FCON-T01 work with the Tough TG-5?

A: Yes, the Olympus FCON-T01 Fisheye Converter Lens can go on an OM SYSTEM Tough TG-5 Digital Camera utilizing an Olympus CLA-T01 Conversion Lens Adapter.