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Review on πŸ“· Enhanced Opteka 58MM 0.35x Fisheye Wide Angle Lens + Macro Close Up Attachment for Canon DSLR Cameras by David Naranjo

Revainrating 5 out of 5

EXCELLENT for beginner gear

Two different nozzles are included in the kit: Fisheye and Macro. You can add both or use them separately - basically two for one! Image quality isn't excellent, but it's passable (especially if you don't view it full size. Full size is a grainy mess). Note: These are attachments, not lenses per se. That's good though: it gives you even more versatility and you can use autofocus. You'll be surprised how easy it is to turn your standard lens into a macro! Note: If you zoom out of the lens, you get a thick black circle. If you don't like this effect, I would recommend just cropping it (leaving room to crop the excess). Bottom Line: I find it ridiculous that people expect professional quality images for $35. While not ideal, this is a MUST HAVE for any beginner on a budget! It's designed to test and expand the versatility of your gear, and for the price you can't beat it. Works great with 18-55 kit lens (or equivalent).//Issues: - In fact, it's not compatible with all lenses; Some just can't even focus (55-250 IS) when attached, while others I can't even attach (like any lens with a 52mm thread) - I can't get a wide attachment to do it itself - it just can't concentrate. Essentially, you can use this in two ways: with both attachments, or just with the macro. I don't understand how the wide angle will focus by itself.

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