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The Opteka Achromatic 10x Diopter Close-Up Macro Lens — is a close-up diopter lens that reduces the minimum focus distance on any lens with standard 58mm filter threads. It converts your lens to a true macro by increasing its effective maximum reproduction ratio. Simply choose the version that matches the size of the filter threads on the prime or zoom lens you want to attach it to. This version includes a 37mm to 58mm step-up ring.
Opteka = Glorious Optics!
Opteka lenses are constructed from ultra-high quality HD multicoated glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. The hard anti-reflective coating greatly reduces light loss and flare, while also helping to ensure precise color and contrast.
Ready for your close-up!
The Opteka Achromatic 10x Diopter’s highly advanced two-element achromatic diopter provides phenomenal dioptric power for true macro performance (up to 1:2 or 1:1.5). Its achromatic diopter greatly increases close-up range and magnification, while maintaining the full zoom capabilities of your lens without compromising image quality because it’s designed to maintain a flat field and edge-to-edge sharpness without chromatic aberration or image degradation. (Use middle apertures, such as f/8 or f/11, to achieve corner-to-corner sharpness).
Small Size & BIG PERFORMANCE!
Housed in an all-metal body, its compact design allows anyone to experience the artistry, dreamy effects, and the joy of exploration with macro photography, without the added bulk and expense. This lens features front threads which allow you to add a UV filter, CPL, or any other filters for different effects, and includes a step ring for use with other threaded lenses.
Includes
- Opteka 58mm 10x Macro Lens
- 37mm to 58mm Step-Up Ring
- Lens Caps
- Opteka Pouch
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Specifications
- Optics: HD multicoated anti-reflective glass
- Construction: All-metal precision-milled body
- Front Threads: Add filters for added effects
- Mount: Fits into the filter threads of the host lens (Simply purchase the version that matches the filter threads of the lens you want to attach it to).
The Opteka Difference. The Science of Vision – Opteka’s many advances in low-dispersion optical glass and exotic anti-reflection coatings are combined with the latest developments in computer-aided manufacturing to produce lenses of unprecedented quality. Opteka’s highly advanced assembly technology employs micron-unit quality control. This ensures optimal consistency for maintaining the highest quality of every optic and lens. These advanced materials and techniques allow more efficient and economical production for amazing quality and durability.
This is why both professionals and knowledgeable photography and videography enthusiasts rely on Opteka lenses. Because your pictures are only as good as the glass in your lens.
Bonnie L. Brown
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
works well! Took some great close up picture of the flowers I grew over the summer!
Laurie in Canada
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2019
A great price for a well made photography toy. It definitely adds a specific effect with lots of blurring or an exaggerated DOF but I like how dramatic it is. Would recommend it to any photographer who likes to experiment.
Ron N.
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
I took some pictures comparing it to my 105 Micro-Nikkor. (24 on the scale is 3/4”) The Opteka was attached to a 70-300 Nikon kit lens set at 100 mm. The tripod head was inverted to use it like a copy stand. A Nikon D5300 was used.Both apertures were f22, and the 10 second timer was used.The the Opteka photo (#3) is soft at the outer edges.The Nikon 105 photo (#2) is sharp edge-to-edge.I consider this reasonable performance and will use in the field when needed. It is better than risking the $600.00 Nikon. I recently took a tumble on an icy beach.
Patrik
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019
Despite the bad reviews, I'm very pleased with the product. I did spend quite a bit, to research which diameter fits and I ordered it and I had no problem with threading it on my lens. Of course, it is a fine thread to attach the filter on your lens, thread it on carefully. Now, I spent today about an hour, and there is a learning curve with this lens. First of all, Auto focus does not work with this lens. You magnify the subject, so the Auto focus of your camera is way off. I put my camera in manual focus mode, focus on macro and move the whole camera back and forth until the subject I want to take a picture was sharp. Also, if you YouTube how people do macros, they almost every time use a flash and some sort of diffuser. My results improved drastically when I started using the flash. With the flash, I brought the shutter speed down to a fraction and was able to catch the subject without motion blur. The last trick I learned today is, with a zoom between 50 - 450 mm, I was able to achieve great results. Be aware, this lens cuts the distance from camera to subject. In the zoom range without this lens I have to have 5ft distance from camera to subject. So the 10x close up makes this distance 10 times shorter. 5ft = 60". 60" / 10 = 6". So with the lens I had to be 6" away from the subject, to have the subject in focus. One last thing, it is a close up lens. It shrinks the focus range, that means, the leg of the insect is blurry but the face of the insect is in focus. That's it. After playing with the Opteka Achromatic 10x Close Up Lens, I'm impressed and it certainly is a inexpensive introduction into the world of macro photography. Be mindful, it is not an expensive Macro lens. But for my purpose, plenty for the buck. My 4 stars are because Auto focus will not work, but I can live with that. Attached a few photos I took with the lens.
Na Rang
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2017
This lens is very good. Very clear & Very fine. This lens can take a picture until1cm x 1 cm with for another zoom lens.
Banshee
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2017
Late starter in the whole photography field and really just setting up an array of filters in order to try my hand at various projects – love other people’s Macro photos and so I decided to give it a whirl myself. Obviously, with being an amateur I really didn’t want to pay a lot of money for something that I may not stick with and so I started looking for a cheaper alternative! This little lens, or filter, is attached to your usual lens by screwing it on to the 58mm thread! There is a mounting if you have a 52 mm thread.Despite a little skepticism I was so glad I threw caution to the wind and bought this little lens as it really does the job rather well! I’m not saying you will be able to see the nostril hairs on a flea, but you would get a clear shot of the nostrils. The focusing can be a little annoying at times to get used to but there is a knack to it and you soon know how to reach that macro sweet spot – I think a lot of people aren’t going in as close as they should be and thus the focus isn’t as sharp as it can be – back up, then go back in again and get a little closer etc. In the beginning there was a little bit of trial and error but that was definitely more on my part and no fault of the lens.Had a lot of fun with the lens; very quick to attach to the front of my usual EFS 18-55mm lens on my Canon EOS 1100D camera and the results are great – got some really cute shots with it! A nifty bit of kit if you want to give Macro Photography a whirl but you’re not sure if you’re going to stick with it! I have yet to experience any problems whatsoever; despite not fully realizing how to fit the thing when I first got it and having a mild hissy fit – my boyfriend set it up and away I went!It comes with a screw cap and snap cap and a little bag to keep it all in; well packaged and despite it’s price really looks and feels like a professional part! Have had no issues with it at all up to now.
Shaun
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2016
I love the lens, I've only had for a night but I am able to make such amazing clear shots of my flowers. I can not wait to explore with this lens. Get it!
Anandh
Reviewed in India on May 3, 2016
Great One! It's all in our hands! If you are not skilled a bit, you'll have problems focusing the subject.
A. Randall
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2010
I've had this lens for my Kodak Z712 IS for well over a year and I have to say I could not be happier with the results it's given me. There was a bit of a learning curve at first; I couldn't figure out how to get subjects in focus when zoomed all the way in, but that was as much me needing to learn general photography techniques as getting used to the conversion lens. Once I learned to play with the working distance between me and the subject, everything became crystal clear (pardon the pun).People tell me that the shots I take with this lens (mostly flowers, the occasional caterpillar) could be in National Geographic and are incredulous when they learn I'm using a $300 point-and-shoot and not a $4000 SLR. I'm flattered, but I credit the camera and lens with doing all the work. Whatever you fill the frame with comes out pro-quality. The level of detail this lens gives is exceptional - individual pollen grains on hibiscus stamens, delicate veins in flower petals, tiny hairs on insects, etc. And despite the extreme zoom-in, the pictures are almost never blurry and more often than not are sharp as a tack - WITHOUT a tripod and despite my somewhat unsteady hands, though that may be mostly due to the camera's Image Stabilization.I'm not in love with the vignetting (the black corners caused by the adapter barrel), but if you zoom in far enough it either goes away entirely or becomes very subtle; given the right composition it can be downright charming as a framing effect. I decided long ago that it was a small price to pay for such great macro shots.If you like to shoot small subjects in great detail, this lens is a godsend. Add the affordable price and you've got a real steal. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Chris R. Field
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2009
For those who are wanting to play with Macro without paying $500 this is the way to go.I was hesitant, with only one review on this product when i bought it, but hey, [...] Why not huh? if it sucks i could always keep it in my camping gear for starting fires.I got it in, it comes with a cheap little pleather pouch and lenscaps for the font and back. Which is all it needs really.I have a Nikon D40 with a 18-55mm kit lens plus a 55-200vr telephoto lens.See the pics i have submitted for this product in the pics section, the pics speak for themselves on how well this works. It does not interfere with autofocus but you have to be real close. The 18-55 lens worked great with this, but i have achieved better than 1:1 magnification with the 55-200mm lens. At 150-200mm the focus depth is so razor thin that it is hard to make out much . dropping down to 135-105mm seems to work best.It installs just like a normal filter by screwing onto the end of the lens.I have never played with a real macro lens. I am an amature, and have been in this hobby for 5 months and only taken 6,000 photo's. I would love a real macro lens one day, but right now this is defaintly fun to play with! it really kicks butt witht he 55-200mm lens.for 30 bucks you get a real fun toy that gives you macro ability.all the pics i submitted are resized by amazon, none have been cropped. something the size of the diameter of a cigerette is nearly enough to fill the frame.good times!
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