Wide angle lens mounted on portrait lens to make shorter focal length

[htun85]

Hi , would it be possible to shorten the focal length of portrait lens by adding wide angle lens in front?
I have Sony NEX SEL 50f18 lens and intend to purchase a ZOMEI 0.45X wide angle lens.
Thanks !

 

[catchlights]

What effect you want to achieve?

 

[SkyStrike]

If you are trying to get a wider focal length by adding a wide angle converter, you may want to consider reading this thread: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477934

 

[htun85]

I just want to shorten the focal length of my portrait lens which has 50mm , equivalent to 75 mm due to cropping factor of APS C sensor. By adding 0.45 converter I should achieve 75 x 0.45 = 33.75 mm . Is it achievable ? Will there be any other drawback? I am new in Photography.


Mine is Sony SEL50f18 lens and below is the one I want to attach on it.
https://www.dx.com/p/zomei-49mm-0-4...dv-black-288536?Utm_rid=72287541#.VAK5lWPp_9s

Thanks !

 

[SkyStrike]

Technically, It should work. But the image quality leave much to be desired (imo), YMMV. Refer to the prev link for the in-depth review of such converters.

 

[catchlights]

Don't waste your money, you will be better of simply shoot with a kit lens if you want a wider coverage.

 

[htun85]

Thanks !

 

[Mythmaker]

U might be better off with a speed booster.

 

[darrrrrrrrrr]

U might be better off with a speed booster.

Which won't work with the lens in question as it has the same image circle for APSC?