Opteka Achromatic 10x Diopter Close-Up Macro Lens for Olympus EVOLT E-5, E-620, E-600, E-520, E-510, E-500, E-450, E-420, E-410, E-400, E-330 and E-300 Digital SLR Cameras (Fits 58mm Threaded Lenses)

Good deal for the price. When installing go slow so as to not cross thread it.

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.

PROS:Price. Excellent price, even if you don't like it, cost of entry is affordable.Build Quality. Nice caps, nice little bag. Feels sturdy.CONS:Low Focal Length "Shadows": If you're using with a very wide angle lens, or your 18-55 kit lens, you will notice circular shadows blocking the corners at focal lengths under 24mm.Limited Autofocus: You will have limited AF support, most of the focusing will come by moving closer or farther from your subject which kills this for tripod use.Extremely Low Depth of Field: Even small objects, such as mushrooms, you will have a hard time keeping it all in focus. It'll be either stem or cap because of the limited DOF.Overall, it works okay in a pinch or if you're just starting off with macro photography. it's a fun new tool that will allow you to take some interesting shots. It's no replacement for a dedicated macro lens and if you really want to get into macro photography, you'd be much better off with an inexpensive dedicated lens. But, for the price it's a fun toy to play around with and, as previous reviewers mentioned, it's a nice heavy 10x magnifier and you can use it as a standalone magnifying glass.

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.

I bought another "Super Macro" lens but tis one puts it to shame. Crisp, clean, clear images. Worth the money. Of course, nothing beats a dedicated macro lens.

This is a high quality close up lens that is very versatile. My camera requires an adapter (Kodak Z1012) which comes with the package. It adapts to a 52mm screw on attachment. This is kind of neat because you can use the adapter to attach any other 52mm device. It is all of metal construction and appears to be high quality.The "barrel effect" was expected because the adapters on all of these new digital cameras attach to the camera housing, not the lens itself. It does not move as you zoom or retract the lens. This causes the barrel effect. All you have to do is zoom slightly to get past the end of the adapter. What is really neat is that you can use the zoom feature of your camera to increase the magnification or decrease it as you wish. I move the camera back and forth to focus, not the zoom feature. I leave the camera on automatic and it does reasonably well. The macro will focus from an entire coin or focus down to just the date on the coin. This makes it very versatile in that the degree of magnification is adjustable with the zoom feature on you camera.You will have to watch your focus due to depth of field (don't take a photo on an angle, but perpendicular) and lighting. If you get everything right, the quality is amazing.You will not be disappointed with this attachment.

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.

This lens is very good. Very clear & Very fine. This lens can take a picture until1cm x 1 cm with for another zoom lens.

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.

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!

Great One! It's all in our hands! If you are not skilled a bit, you'll have problems focusing the subject.