FotoZ 40.5mm 0.75x Mini Wide Angle Conversion 24mm
The 0.75x conversion factor turns a 20mm lens into a 16mm ultra-wide (105 degree field of view), and the detachable front element instantly gives you a 10X macro lens. Its 2-in-1 design adds both wide-angle and macro capability without carrying extra glass, and it screws directly onto 40.5mm filter threads. Best for Sony ZV-1F or ZV-E10 kit lens owners who want a single accessory for wide landscapes and extreme close-up shots.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The macro mode is a hidden gem at this price. The wide angle part is just okay, but for $43 you're really buying a surprisingly good macro lens that happens to also widen your kit lens.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Macro mode is best-in-class for this price 100th
- Tiny and light, lives in your bag 81st
- Works on multiple Sony kit lenses 69th
- Stabilization helps with handheld macro 68th
Cons
- Wide angle optical quality is rough
- 41mm filter thread limits filter options
- Not weather sealed
- Versatility score is mediocre overall
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The macro mode genuinely surprised us. You unscrew the wide angle element and suddenly you're getting 10X magnification with a 16mm minimum focus distance. That's not a typo. For shooting flowers, textures, or tiny details, this thing punches way above its price. The wide angle side is more of a mixed bag. It gets you to 16mm on the ZV-1F and 18mm on the 16-50mm kit lens, but optical quality sits in the 19th percentile. Expect soft corners and some distortion. Stabilization is solid though, landing in the 82nd percentile, which helps when you're hand-holding macro shots.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Filter Thread | 41 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 16 |
| Max Magnification | 10X |
vs Competition
Against something like the Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX 18-55mm or Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS II, those are actual kit lenses with better optical quality, but they won't give you macro capability anywhere near this. The GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 is a different beast entirely, built for action cams, not Sony E mount. The Altura Photo UM2267 is probably the closest competitor in the budget conversion lens space, but it doesn't match the FotoZ's macro performance. If you want a real wide angle, save for a proper prime. If you want macro on a budget, this wins.
| Spec | FotoZ 40.5mm 0.75x Mini Wide Angle Conversion 24mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 35mm | 12-35mm | 17-28mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 290 | 544 | 180 | 306 | 450 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | STM (Stepping Motor) | Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FotoZ 40.5mm 0.75x Mini Wide Angle Conversion 24mm | 53.8 | 68.1 | 53.4 | 99.7 | 18.7 | 69.4 | 33.6 | 65.1 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.5 | 84.4 | 85.4 | 91.5 | 81.2 | 86.3 | 78.6 | 90 | 36.1 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 88.9 | 67.3 | 85.4 | 90.3 | 86.3 | 89.6 | 85.6 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF Compare | 85.5 | 95.7 | 86.7 | 97.2 | 65.2 | 95.3 | 33.6 | 85.6 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 84.4 | 84.6 | 50 | 85.7 | 86.3 | 80.6 | 85.6 | 96.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85.5 | 88.9 | 74.2 | 85.4 | 87.5 | 86.3 | 67.9 | 67.6 | 36.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $43 USD, this is a no-brainer if you want to try macro photography without buying a dedicated macro lens. The wide angle part is a bonus, not the main event. You're getting a 100th percentile macro tool for less than the cost of a decent UV filter. Just don't expect it to replace a real wide angle prime.
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Overview
The FotoZ 40.5mm 0.75x is a screw-on wide angle adapter that turns your Sony kit lens into something wider, and then pops apart to become a surprisingly capable macro lens. The one thing to know? The macro mode is the real star here. It scores in the 100th percentile for macro in our database, which is wild for a $43 accessory. The wide angle part is fine, but it's not going to blow your mind optically.
Common Questions
Q: Will this fit my Sony camera?
It fits any lens with a 40.5mm filter thread. That includes the Sony ZV-1F built-in lens and the 16-50mm kit lens on ZV-E10, A6000, A6100, A6400, A6600, and A6700. Check your lens cap or barrel for the thread size before ordering.
Q: Is the wide angle mode actually good?
It's usable but not great. You'll get a wider field of view, but corners get soft and there's some distortion. If you're serious about wide angle photography, save up for a dedicated lens. If you just want a wider shot for casual use, it's fine.
Q: How does the macro mode work?
You unscrew the wide angle element from the front, and the remaining piece becomes a 10X macro lens. It works with the magnification ratio of your existing lens, so you can get 1-2X magnification depending on what you're using. Minimum focus distance is 16mm, so you can get really close.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a serious wide angle lens with sharp corners and minimal distortion, this isn't it. Go grab a used Sony 16mm f/2.8 or save for the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 instead. This is a macro tool first, wide angle second.
Verdict
Buy it for the macro mode. The wide angle conversion is a decent bonus, but the 10X macro capability at this price is the reason to open your wallet. It's not a replacement for a dedicated wide angle lens, and the optical quality on the wide end is honestly mediocre. But as a cheap entry into macro photography on Sony E mount, it's hard to beat.
