In this article, we examine the key features of three popular Nauticam wide-angle products. Nauticam makes the best underwater optics on the planet, but each lens has pros and cons depending on your camera and shooting subject, so it’s crucial for photographers to understand the compatibilities and strengths of each product before making a purchase. In this comparison guide we explain the main differences between a dry-mount lens/port combination - the Nauticam WACP, and two wet lenses - the Nauticam WWL-1 and MWL-1
Nauticam WWL-1
- Works with compact and mirrorless cameras
- Excellent choice when combined with the Olympus 14-42mm EZ, Panasonic 14-42mm, Sony 16-50mm lens or Sony 28mm F2.0 prime
- Offers ultra-sharp wide-angle view and zoom-through capability
- For more clairty on what lens you are able to use, please view our Nauticam FCP Port Chart.
Humpback whale from French Polynesia, Sony A6500 housing + Sony 16-50mm lens + Nauticam WWl-1 wet wide-angle lens
Photo by Mike Chiado
Nauticam MWL-1
- Works best with the Nikon D800/D810/D850, Z6/Z7 with the Nikon 60mm AF-S lens
- 150 degree angle of view for stunning wide-angle
- Great alternative to a dome port + wide-angle lens
- Shoot macro and wide on the same dive!
- Widest angle of view of all 3 of the specialty wide-angle lenses
- For more clairty on what lens you are able to use, please view our Nauticam FCP Port Chart.
Photo by Todd Winner using the Nauticam MWL-1
Nauticam WACP
- Offers incredible optics for stills and videos
- Sharp corners even at large apertures + full zoom through capability
- Works best with inexpensive Sony, Nikon & Canon 28-70mm or 28-80mm lenses
- Also works great with the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 and Sigma 28-70mm
- Works well with many cinema cameras
- Dry mount, cannot be removed underwater
- Not cheap, but ultimately will cost less than separate lenses + domes
- For more clairty on what lens you are able to use, please view our Nauticam FCP Port Chart.
Photo by Todd Winner using the Nauticam WACP-1
Nauticam FCP-1
- Gives a 28mm full frame lens full fisheye capabilities (180° coverage)
- Nikon 28-50mm lens (Nikon Z 24-50mm, Sony 28-60mm, Canon RF 24-50mm) which will give you from 130° right through to 180°
- FCP is also very sharp through all zoom options
- FCP-1 can focus from its front element to infinity in the water
- Integrated aluminum float collar - in-water buoyancy 0.4kg negative
- For more clairty on what lens you are able to use, please view our Nauticam FCP Port Chart.