Customer Reviews

Bower 042X FishEye Lens BLACK (VL46B) 58M 52M CANON

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I use this lens on the end of standard zoom and wide-angle lenses on my Rebel XSi and AE-1 (it came with 58mm and 55mm adapter rings), and for its price I don't see how it can be beat. With a Super Wide you know you're going to get barrel distortion, so I like to put it at its widest and get real close to a subject, even focusing on things just an inch or two from the lens.

One thing of note is that is doesn't go well stacked on a telephoto lens, but that's not unexpected considering the contrasting purposes of each. I'm not taking a star off a product because it doesn't do what it's not designed to do.

There are a lot of creative things you can do with this lens, and for such a small price compared to high-end fish-eye lenses, I'm definitely glad to have it in my bag.

I wanted a wide angle lens to add to my "creative" arsenal and get me to see things differently...this lens was so inexpensive compared to true fisheye lenses...and I have just made some test shots with this lens and all I can say is that I am going to have a lot of fun with it. And so far as just the "macro" part does... I really can't believe how close you can get to an object...very cool.

I havent had a problem with this lens since I got it a month ago. I like the effects I get using it and the macro capability is a pleasure to use.

I used it for mi photo camera fujifilm s700 and my camcorder jvc. The image is very clear. Wide angle shoots work perfect

The package showed up on time, as planned, but when I opened up the lens, I found that the lens cap was stuck to he end of the macro lens. Not only that, but even if the cap came off, they sent me the wrong adapter ring. There would have been absolutely no way to attach the lens to my camera.

If you are looking for a fun little mod for your camera on a budget this is it! If you are looking for an investment that will produce super specific results..go buy a true fish eye lens.

Let me break down my review into a few simple points:
*I use a Canon Rebel t3, and wanted this for my 58mm lens
*Minimal barreling if none at all when it is mounted onto my 58mm lens. Many shots are barrel free.
*Metal body, not cheap plastic.
*Metal screws, not cheap plastic.
*I should come with a mounting ring / adapter for the 58mm. The one I got is made of metal.
*I have not used this a lot other then around the house to test it, but so far it's producing some nice results.

Short version - AMAZING $20 purchase! I am very happy with those and am going to put it to great use. I'm glad I didn't opt for the $300 true fisheye because this will do what I want.

the packaging was open and was missing an adapter ring - gift for my daughter - she had to buy the missing piece

This lens arrived with nothing in the package aside from the lens and the pouch for the lens. No instructions, no adaptor rings. It is useless to me as I have a 58 mm Canon lens. I have had to reorder another fisheye lens and some adaptors. Product was not shipped by Amazon so returning it is tricky.

Decent enough ... but I didn't find it very useful as the corners of the photos get chopped off at wide-angles, and I'm not a huge fan of the fish-eye look. I bought it for underwater photography but didn't end up using it much. Does the job though.

Screwed onto my JVC GY-HD7 and i get barrel distortion. If this thing was made for a 46mm mount then whomever designed it shot be shot........