Backscatter M52 Underwater 0.50X 120° Wide Angle Wet Lens
The Backscatter M52 Underwater wet lens is a high-quality wide-angle wet lens designed to elevate your underwater photography. This lens is ideal for the first-time wide angle shooter using a TG camera since it has a 120 degree coverage angle, sharp corners, and no vignetting at 24mm. Here's what makes it stand out:
- Exceptional Image Quality: Backscatter is renowned for its top-notch optics, and the M52 is no exception. This lens delivers crisp, sharp images with minimal distortion, even at the edges.
- Wide Field of View: With a 120° field of view, the M52 allows you to capture those expansive underwater scenes with ease.
- 0.50X Magnification: This lens provides a 0.50X magnification, effectively doubling the width of your camera's field of view.
- Versatile M52 Thread: The M52 thread is a popular standard, making this lens compatible with a wide range of underwater housings and accessories.
- Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of underwater environments, the M52 features a robust construction with a hard-anodized aluminum housing and high-quality glass elements.
Key Features and Benefits in Detail
The following features and benefits make the Backscatter M52 a top choice for underwater photographers:
- Optical Excellence: The M52 boasts a sophisticated optical design with multi-coated elements to minimize reflections and maximize light transmission. This translates to vibrant, high-contrast images with excellent color rendition.
- Reduced Distortion: Wide-angle lenses can sometimes introduce distortion, especially at the edges of the frame. The M52 is engineered to minimize distortion, ensuring straight lines remain straight and your images look natural.
- Enhanced Close-Focus Wide-Angle (CFWA) Capabilities: This lens excels at close-focus wide-angle photography, allowing you to get incredibly close to your subjects while maintaining a wide field of view. This is perfect for capturing those dramatic shots of reefs, wrecks, and marine life.
- User-Friendly Design: The M52 is designed for ease of use, even with gloves on. It features a large, easy-to-grip focus ring and a secure locking mechanism to keep it firmly attached to your housing.
- Compact and Lightweight: Despite its impressive capabilities, the M52 is surprisingly compact and lightweight, making it easy to pack and travel with.
Related Underwater Gear Categories:
- Mount Type: 52mm Threaded Wet-mate Lens
- Depth Rating: 330 ft / 100 m
- Dimensions (diameter x length): 4.8 x 3.0 inch / 121.8 x 76 mm
- Weight in Air: 1.25 lbs / 566 g
- Weight in Water: 7.1 oz / 200 g
- Backscatter M52 Underwater 0.50X 120° Wide Angle Wet Lens
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