Vintage Very Rare

NIKON WFC 80-85 0.8x

Wide Converter with Front Cap

s/n: 200099

Very heavy, more than 1kg!

Designed for professional ENG (Electronic News Gathering) camera lenses.

Useable for a large, strong VDSLR lenses with 80-85mm lens diameter.

Used, in good condition, with some scratches/marks from use.

Lens are clean without mark or scratch,

but there is some incipient fungus on the rear lens.

Please see all of the pictures.

The Nikon 18-55 lens is shown in the pictures for size comparison only, not for sale.

Shipping by Royal Mail

Description:

A unique piece of television history with authentic BBC News & Current Affairs markings.  A high-quality wide attachment that can be adapted to modern cinema lenses with 80-85mm fronts, providing a sharp 0.8x field of view expansion without the heavy distortion of cheap converters.This is not a consumer-grade accessory; it is a heavy-duty optical instrument designed for professional broadcast lenses. Based on the engravings, this specific unit was part of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) inventory, specifically for their News & Current Affairs (N&CA) division.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Brand: Nikon (Made in Japan)

• Model: WFC80-85

• Magnification: 0.8x (Wide Angle conversion)

• Weight: 1050g (over 1kg of high-quality glass and metal)

• Mounting System: Professional 3-point screw-on clamp system (120-degree spacing)

• Compatibility: Designed for lenses with an outer front diameter of 80mm to 85mm.

• Optics: Features premium multi-coated glass elements with a characteristic purplish-pink coating for superior flare resistance and contrast.