Ulanzi WL-3 Wide-angle and Macro On a Budget for Sony APS-C and ZV-E10

[@bazwynOG]

I actually bought this at the same time as my camera! this was a really solid option. In fairness though, I still get situational vignetting with a 58mm CPL or ND attached using standard stabilization, so active still helps but I'm glad you did this video. The others I saw on the lens were not big selling points one way or the other, so I ended up making a judgement call.

[@namasayahassan]

The only guy that I believe in reviewing this Ulanzi WL-3. thank you for the great review gonna get this soon !

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it’s surprisingly useful

[@marcust123]

These are the videos i like the cheap useable cameras and lens on a budget etc alot of people just dont want to spend so much money on a lens great video mate

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

they’re my fav to make as well!!

[@speakerscoach]

Got this from ULANZI because of the insanely heavy weight and exorbitant prices of Sony & Sigma lens. Its very well built and the macro is a bonus. 5 stars for your vdo *Titles*

[@thefilmalliance]

I had no idea this idea existed. This is such a great idea. I actually like that vignetting look. It has a Truman show feel

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

good morning, good evening, and goodnight

[@illiana6928]

thank you this is a life saver!! bought the 16-50mm lense and was gonna buy another lense that was 350 but I just started! thank you so much for this

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Glad I could help!

[@Life_of_John]

Thinking of doing similar. How you get on with it?

[@meetrichardreyes]

I just bought the ZV-E10 and didn't want to spend more money on a wide lens, so I'm glad you made this video. I just ordered the Ulanzi WL-3, thanks again.

[@mariaantoniajimenezgheno8884]

In wich lens you can use the “ulanzis angelens”? I try with the kit lents without results

[@WaynesTW]

I bought it right away when I got my ZV-E10. I am mostly using it for vlogging, without active stabilization and going through a Catalyst Browse. I got the variable ND filters for it but the vignetting is too much and will be returning them. Just need to save some money for the Sigma lens or maybe some other lens -. still doing my research but for now Ulanzi it is. Thanks for all your content - it has been the most helpful thing for someone just starting with this camera.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

You still get a vignette after the catalyst browse?

[@TheCruisinCrew]

Consider the new 13mm 1.4 from Viltrox... it's wider than the 16mm Sigma and cheaper with great quality from what I've seen... I have the 23mm and it's fantastic, but for vlogging you need something like the 13...

[@WaynesTW]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Didn't try the ND filters with Catalyst Browse but it was fairly significant on the screen when using variable ND (K&F) but less so when I used regular CPL or ND filters (non variable) so it might depend on the actual filter.

[@WaynesTW]

@@TheCruisinCrew I will definitely check it out, thanks! Planning on getting a new lens before I'll go for another trip at the end of August. Until then I'll still be using the kit lens while learning the ZV-10 and researching some more.

[@Life_of_John]

Just bought the zve10. Got the filters coming. No good you say? Should I go for this Wayne, the adaptor? Need a lens for vlogs, holidays etc. How did you get on? What's your current setup? Thx

[@natnaelmekonnen1669]

Thanks, Mark for sharing with us your intersting reviews as always!

[@trongdoan817]

Love your videos. Here's a comment for the algorithm.

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it.

[@KPGuitarStudios]

Pretty sweet! Mark's always figuring out all the great hacks 🤘

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Hack machine!!

[@taylorsand]

Appreciate the humor man. Great review!

[@gordon3988]

Quite impressed! Macro shots looked good (at least on an iPad) and for vlogging pretty darn good (albeit the Sony perhaps a step above). I’m tempted to run out and buy along with a few other of the lenses…however since almost impossible to find a Sony APSC and particularly little Dougie anywhere will have to wait. You looked nervous when the lady with the walker zoomed by….

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

she was dangerous 🤣

[@moneymakingsim4314]

Got damn THANK YOU MARK!!! SMMFH!! For some reason these snobby azz youtubers don't cover these adapters. Not all of us have the budget to get a super expensive lens variation. We're just simple folks that love visual art and content creation. Thank you again!!

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

That old lady was haulin’! Respect!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

She was really fast. I think it was a prank show.

[@benjaminpjr.1621]

Wow Mark! I also have this WL-3 for my ZV E10 but didn't unbox it yet😂 so glad you did this hahah 🙏🏻 🙌🏻 7:10 hahaha

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

break it out!!

[@benjaminpjr.1621]

Hi Mark, just a quick question, I had a free cpl filter when I bought this wl-3, the wide angle adapter had a 60mm. What step up ring can tou recommend? 😊

[@Shebnb_]

Hey! So I have the Sony zv e10, no kit lens body only. Looking for a great lens to blog, use for TikTok and KZbin Yet affordable. What do you reccomend?

[@78amir.j]

Dose this work on sigma 30mm 1.4 and viltrox 23mm 1.4 ?? Is it compatible ?? 😳 those have 52mm filter size as well

[@3ligijus]

ulanzi not selling it anymore... any adwise where to get it ?

[@OhioShaves]

Just Orderd it. Thanks Mark

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Have fun!

[@JackieZCreation]

Had to watch your video to learn about this product from my country😂😂

[@ivandj707]

Great review as always, I like the humor.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Much appreciated!

[@willingitnow1245]

Hey mark 👌Great video suggestion. I've been looking for some kind of budget friendly !! wide-angle hack for my Sony ZVE 10. This should take care of it. I'm going to order it later today with your link. Thanks again.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

thanks for thinking of me 👍👍

[@MonalisaReyna]

omfg it looks SO GOOD

[@cleacalisto2349]

The lady with the walker is impressive. She is almost running with it.

[@HristosInAfrica]

thank Mark. Great video as usually - funny moment with that old lady

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣🤣

Yeah, I have this Ulanzi set and like you said - distortion are huge. But i bought it when there was no new lens yet, so i hadn't another way. Now I also have GoPro Hero 10 and I wonder should I sell my Sony now or after my holidays 😉

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you’d have no trouble selling it 🤣🤣

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis yeah, it's the rarest item on the world 😂

[@ItsWhatIDo]

I tried filming with my Canon and the sigma 70 - 300 lens that I have and it was a nightmare to try and get steady shots. The lens is really old and has no stabilisation in it what so ever so you can imagine the results. I haven't got any decent zoom lenses for the ZV-E10. The only lenses I have for that are the kit lens and the sigma 16mm. For Vlogging I still don't think you can beat using an action camera. I use the Osmo Action 1 nearly all the time for that type of content.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the action cams do make it so sprays and they look great. I have a GoPro 10 and I really love using it.

[@emier]

I wish they made version of sigma 18-50mm f2.8

[@Makiaveliiste]

Very informative as usual ! Is it possible to combine the 16 mm f1.4 lens with the Ulanzi WL-3? Thank you Mark.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

no, it’s designed to fit the kit lens so it won’t work on the 16.

[@Makiaveliiste]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks !

[@BarryJohnson]

Mark, nice pick up. Great for starters. Btw, what picture profile were you shooting in?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

same as almost always - HLg3 with a LeemingLUT

[@BarryJohnson]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis It still looks great.

[@MonalisaReyna]

can you please share camera settings? mine does not look like this and we have the same camera 😭

[@850Tech]

How wide do you think this will make my sigma 30mm F1.4 ? Somewhere around 24mm ?

[@jordanksatria7777]

Omg I VERY LUCKY WATCHED UR VIDEO ❤️!!!!!!

[@dougmorato]

Nice! But that blurry corners… meh. Just a request, you showed the active stabilization, catalyst browse but no gimbal footage. It’d be nice if you could add some gimbal footages as well next time. Thanks!!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’m actually working on the 11mm now with the gimbal. And yes, this little adapter is only good for tight vlogging where people don’t mind the corners.

[@dougmorato]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis awesome! Add that 10-20mm as well if possible 🤘

[@Lonix_ld4]

Hi, the wide-angle lens where was linked also works for Sony zv e 10 ?

[@ScottSalvi]

Thanks once again Mark. Because of this video I picked up a Ulanzi WL-3 for my camera (Lil Dougie's Cousin Steve haha). I bought a generic 40.5 to 52mm step up ring. WORKS GREAT while I save up for my new lens. I haven't decided on which yet...but I do a lot of close shots so this is a HUGE help! Stay tuned for my "Cheap ZVE-10 'Cinema Rig' Build" on my channel! Appreciate your videos!!!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Good stuff!

[@theduvaldummies]

Where did you find one? I found this video today (12/29/22) and I can not find the WL-3 anywhere. Thanks!

[@MrDavidPartida]

The lady with the walker is the star of this video lol

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

She stole my thunder!!

[@Razumasu]

Another great video :-) I was wondering, what microphone do you use when you record outside?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I usually use the Hollyland Lark 150. but what makes the real difference is the cheap $6 windmuff - wind will ruin the audio

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

6:16 Soft image with adapter. 6:20 Sharp image with Kit-Lense

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

For sure the image will be softer. It's just a wide angle adapter for $50 - but it gets the job done if you need something wide for things like vlogs.

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis It was amazing video, and you sold this adapter to me! Of course it is very hand. I just wanted to point out what I saw; a bit lack of sharpness there. But like you said, it is expected, and it does its job. You are making such wonderful videos and doing a Kick-a*s job at it. Keep it up Mark. I wish I had a friend like you to make short-films with ;( God bless you mate!

[@Jasonmoofang]

Hey Mark! Been eyeing this one for awhile actually since I am a cheapo :) Thanks for the review! What I'm wondering is does it work with no issues throughout the zoom range of the kit? That would be a good versatility advantage over a wide angle prime. If it does work, do you also happen to know the rough focal length equivalent when zoomed all the way in?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It gives you about an 18-56mm field of view full frame equivalent as opposed to the kit lens' 24-75 full frame. Or in other words 12-38mm aps-c instead of 16-50.

[@Jasonmoofang]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Sounds perfect. Thanks!

[@Adivlogs974]

Can you conect that. With other lens

[@ThriftyWhiskey]

I have been looking for a good macro budget lens for my ZV-E10 for product B-Roll shots. Is this good for that, or do you have a better recommendation?

[@waterslug4263]

Can you do a video on catalyst browse settings for the zve 10. Love the vids I bought my zve 10 because of you.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you’re in luck. I did one a while ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYnTZKtsjc-Vq80

[@waterslug4263]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks

[@intoitreviews]

Would love to see this vs 17mm ttartisans vs 16mm only sony f2.8

[@AllAboutFitnessss]

DOES IT WORK ON THE Yongnuo YN16MM F1.8S Lens ? THX..

[@YetAnotherRcChannel]

Looks like a cute little gem 👍

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it’s adorable

[@GlennUpgraded]

How about when using filters? Will there be issues?

[@Thearaphoto]

Very nice video! Is this wide angle lens adapter is really working with Sony kit lens 16-50mm?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes indeed. that’s what I used

[@Thearaphoto]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you so much!

[@LamNguyen-oe7zf]

This lens is currently out-of-stock every where. Could you recommend an alternative?

[@moneymakingsim4314]

vivitar has variations.

[@ExploringAndMe]

Does it hurt the motor of lens when it comes in and out?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the lens is pretty strong - I should be fine

[@walasfilms]

This could help to do some real state work with my Zhiyun Crane M2, I know is not a profesional solution but hey, many realtors are making those videos with their iPhones

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Just be careful of the soft corners

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

Hey Mark, amazing videos you are making out there. Cool. Thanks for sharing. Since you are also into camera stuff, I thought I may ask you a question. I see no significant difference in Pictures taken in Raw vs Jpeg format on my Sony a6300. In post, when I push the shadows up or try to bring the highlights down, raw does not have more info than JPEGs. Is my camera working right? What am I doing wrong? What about your ZVE-10?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Raw will just really help with dynamic range and colour grading. So if you put a lot of "style" on your photos, the raw will help a lot. Things like bringing the a blown out sky back to show detail - you'll also see a big difference in Raw. The raw has more info - so when you go to make adjustments, you will have more room.

[@syedarmaghanhassan4652]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks for your kind reply Mark. It helps a lot to get a response from such a talented and capable guy like you. One feels like as if one has a mentor. The problem is, what you said, and what most of the people on youtube are saying, couldn't be verified by myself. Maybe it's because of my lack of knowledge/Experience; but hey! we are not talking rocket science here. I just took a picture of clouds (JPEG and RAW together, so conditions and camera settings, lighting of clouds etc. couldn't be changed). Some part of the clouds was blown way. From Raw file on Sony a6300, it made no difference whatsoever in the quality of the image. No highlights came back. No black/shadows were recovered either. So I honestly have absolutely no idea what people are talking about. I see no difference. For instance, if you see Caleb's this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mzcqOPmJt8mpY , at 3:57 he is actually showing how much of the highlights are coming back. If I take a Raw picture, there is nothing being recovered from it.. literally nothing more than a jpeg. Jack Sh*t! and it is frustrating. As cliche as it is, I would still request you to make a video about it only showing raw file from a sony a6300 or 6000 etc. And show us the editing process, so that I may be able to notice, what am I doing wrong? I mean, it is the camera which is taking the picture in raw format, not me. If I put it in Photoscape, or Image Edge-Edit softare, or online in Photopea (becuase I no longer have lightroom), no information just comes back. Nothing more than it did for JPEG format! HELP!

[@bobbymacbmbc]

Given that this is currently sold out, do you by chance know if the ULANZI WL-1 will work with the zv e10? I have seen tons of reviews of the WL-1 with the ZV1 and the WL-3 with the zv E10 but none with the WL-1 on the ZV e10. There is a review on amazon saying it will work but in skeptical. Thanks!

[@jebeldavies2]

@bobbymacbmbc, I have the exact same inquiry. Did you pick up a WL1 and try it out on your ZVE10?

[@bobbymacbmbc]

@@jebeldavies2 i did and it did not work. Super lame

[@IlannBestari]

Do you still have this? If you do, please try it on the x100vi

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The x100 series do not have a filter thread to be able to attach something. But Fuji does make a wide angle adapter for it howl.me/clN3b40Zxf9 or here amzn.to/4a7xow2

[@s.oliver3687]

Thank you very much for the video and the review. One question: Is it possible to use the WL-3 on the entire focal length range of the 16-50mm kit lens? e.g. at 50mm (would be a 56mm FF equivalent)? Thank you very much in advance.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it is attached to the lens, so as you zoom, it will act the same. but if you’re zooming I would take it off because there no point or it except it will degrade your quality. it’s really only useful at the widest end

[@s.oliver3687]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you very much.

[@ShobaSadler]

Hi Mark, does the sticky bit on the ring of the Ulanzi lens damage the camera when you stick it on? How about when you change lenses? Do you have to keep removing that sticky ring of the Ulanzi lens to swap lense?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

this one here screws into the ZV-E10 kit lens. They have a sticker version for the ZV1 - but with the ZV-E10, it goes on an off like a filter. Just make sure you're looking at the right one 👍

[@ShobaSadler]

👍

[@anawamatbakhi-mykitchen]

Hi Mark, what kit lens would you recommend for someone who has a cooking channel only? I am about to buy zve10 or the A7III

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The kit lens that comes with the a7iii is quite good. if you get the zv-e10, I would recommend you look at the sigma 18-50 2.8 instead of the lens that comes with it (but that lens is ok too)

[@anawamatbakhi-mykitchen]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks sir

[@xPRxMEx]

Great video! If I have the Sony E 16mm f/2.8 how would I get this Ulanzi WL-3 to fit!?! (Talkin to a noob) lol thanks man!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you could get step down rings and make it fit, but there would be too much vignetting I think. I’ll give it a try when I get back. if I forget - send me another comment 👍👍

[@visionprodvisionprod8426]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I advise you to add the x0.75 VCL-ECU1 wide-angle converter to your Sony E 2.8 16mm lens, which gives excellent results and is not expensive. You can find it used. www.mpb.com/en-us/product/sony-vcl-ecu1-0-75x-ultra-wide-angle-converter

[@visionprodvisionprod8426]

I advise you to add the x0.75 VCL-ECU1 wide-angle converter to your Sony E 2.8 16mm lens, which gives excellent results and is not expensive. You can find it used. www.mpb.com/en-us/product/sony-vcl-ecu1-0-75x-ultra-wide-angle-converter

[@wswess3998]

imagine lens that you can just put an adapter/filter and get different focal

[@78amir.j]

I looked There is a model called ulanzi wl-1 that have a 52mm filter size and fit on sigma 30mm 1.4 and viltrox 23mm 1.4 dose it reduces quality or sharpness on those prime lenses ? Or it works fine ? :))

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the 52mm it’s referring to is the filter thread for the WL-1 (if you want to screw on ND filter for example). The part that attaches to the lens is 40.5 (if you don’t attach the sticker used for the ZV1) which fits the a7c and zv-e10’s kit lenses. So it will not fit the lenses you are talking about, plus, even if it did, it would reduce the sharpness greatly. It’s really for a cost effective solution for vlogging but sharpness is not it’s strong point.

[@78amir.j]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis the ulanzi wl-3 is 40.5mm but the ulanzi wl-1 is 52mm it dos fit with out any tape 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5yydYCvmdqnetE here's the only one video i could find that put it on viltrox but the sharpness part im trying to figure out how much of a hit sharpness goana get on a 30mm sigma for example 😓 is it a little tiny bit or a lot big huge difference the viltrox 23mm is not available in my region and 35mm full frame equivalent 1.4 for aps-c it's 🤦‍♂️ sigma doesn't have 35mm equivalent aps-c 🤦‍♂️😭

[@hopewestt]

has this lens been discontinued?

[@Tzeise]

I can’t find it as well

[@mylogify]

7:13 hahahahahah :D :D.

[@CalifornianWayfarer]

Hey man, so I've watched a couple of your videos and in this one you mention an issue I've been facing with the ZV1F with the Ulanzi WL1 -- distortion on both sides of the background. I was using a 40.5 to 52mm step up ring to mount the WL1 to the ZV1F and the distortion was nuts. I then used a Nissi 40.5mm ProNano VND filter first on the ZV1F, then a step up ring 43 to 52mm on top of that, and then the WL1. The distortion was much less. But in the latter case I was wondering if there was just way too much glass I was using. Can you help me out with what is the best way to get the least distorted video out of the ZV1F and the WL1. And on that note, how would the WL3 go with the ZV1F? Thanks

[@frankfeng2701]

Might as well get a ZV1 that is more compact and has better video quality.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Zv1 isn't as wide as this - Zv1 is equiv to 24mm at the wide end. This is 18. They do have a similar adapter for ZV1. This is specifically if people occasionally need an ultra-wide. You wouldn't keep it on all the time. Plus, you wouldn't keep your kit lens on all the time either. The beauty of the Zv-E10 is the interchangeable lens system.

[@MisterRoka]

In all online stores, it says that this lens is compatible with the sony zv-1...if I want to use it with the sony zv-e10, Kit lens...do I need to buy an extra adapter?... ...or is that already included, when you buy the lens?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

ulanzi has 2 of these. This one, the WL3 fits the Zv-E10 and the other the wL1 fits the zv1

[@MelissaB0999]

What a cutie she was 🥰 She even gave you a smile when she almost ran you over.

[@Elcamionerogeek]

Hello can you send me just the link for my Sony zv e10? I need too L bracket?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

not sure what you’re looking for - an l-bracket or this lens?

[@Elcamionerogeek]

This lens

[@JohnGiasi]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I've already got the Sigma 16mm, but as a loyal MBCC follower, the WL-3 is now affiliate purchased on the way!

[@sobaturov]

mr Mark, what about low light scene with this additional lens?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it won’t be great in lowlight because the kitlens is only a 3.5-5.6. so as the light gets dim, you’re going to see a lot of noise.

[@gigihanmandarin]

Miss your long, glorious, beautiful long hair!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

who doesn't??

[@MailmanJustin]

Ugh! DISCONTINUED! 🤬

[@user-kcrpine]

A conversion lens. Oy…..

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I mean... you don't have to buy it? Plus, if something works - it works.

[@lvc394]

You’re a bad man, just when I said I was not going to spend anymore money this month, here you come with a deal. Shame on you lol. Mine is now on order.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha - it’s a fun way to spend $40