
Sony VPLL-3003 Short Throw Projector Lens (0.33:1)
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Description
The Sony VPLL-3003 is a genuine Sony projection lens for the VPL-F series installation projectors. It covers a throw ratio of 0.33:1, so the projector can be positioned at the distance the room actually allows rather than the distance a fixed lens would dictate.
Powered focus and powered corner correction are driven from the projector's own menu, so the lens can be trimmed after installation without a ladder. Lens shift lets the projector sit off the screen centre line - tucked above a ceiling void or behind a bulkhead - without resorting to keystone correction, which always costs resolution. At 0.33:1 this is the lens to reach for when the projector has to be mounted almost against the screen wall - a small meeting room, a shallow gallery bay or a rear-projection cabinet - and it will fill an 80 to 300 inch image from that position.
Sony supplies its VPL installation projectors as a body plus a separately chosen lens, so the same chassis can be dropped into a lecture theatre, a boardroom or an atrium and still hit the screen exactly. Choosing the lens is therefore part of the room design, not an afterthought. If you are unsure which lens suits your throw distance and screen width, send us the room dimensions and we will work it through with you before you order.
Key features
Fills an 80 to 300 inch screen from very close in, which suits shallow rooms, rear-projection cabinets and shadow-free presenting positions.
Focus and corner correction are motorised, so a ceiling-mounted projector can be trimmed from the remote instead of from a ladder.
Sony's ARC-F (Aspherical Front Lens with Corrective Focus) design holds focus across the whole image, not just the centre.
Fits Sony's current VPL-FHZ80 and VPL-FHZ85 3LCD laser installation projectors as a straight bayonet swap.
Technical specifications
Throw distance guide
With its 0.33:1 throw ratio, here's how far the projector needs to sit from the screen for common 16:10 image sizes. Try our throw distance calculator for your exact room.
| Image size | Image dimensions | Lens distance |
|---|---|---|
| 80" | 1.72 m × 1.08 m | 0.6 m |
| 100" | 2.15 m × 1.35 m | 0.7 m |
| 120" | 2.58 m × 1.62 m | 0.9 m |
| 150" | 3.23 m × 2.02 m | 1.1 m |
| 200" | 4.31 m × 2.69 m | 1.4 m |
| 250" | 5.38 m × 3.37 m | 1.8 m |
| 300" | 6.46 m × 4.04 m | 2.1 m |
Planning from a real wall? Use the projector room planner to upload a photo, preview the image to scale and find projectors that fit within your maximum available space.
Distances are lens-to-screen, calculated from the manufacturer's stated throw ratio; allow for lens shift and mounting hardware. Always confirm against the manufacturer's installation guide before fixing mounts.
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Delivery & returns
Estimated delivery 9 Sept - 13 Sept. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.
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Delivered within the UK mainland, so there is no import duty, customs charge or courier handling fee waiting for you on delivery.
Prices are in pounds sterling with proper UK VAT invoices, and purchase orders are accepted from approved education accounts: no currency conversion and no surprises at the door.
Payment & security
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