Opteka 10x 58mm HD² Professional Macro Lens for Canon EOS / EF

by Opteka

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000GBCYF2
• Item model number: OPT-10X-EOS
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 26, 2006

Product Description

Now you can take close-up shots like you never took before * Enables you to get much closer than the minimum focus of the standard camera lens - as close as 4 inches from the subject. * Originally designed for dentists and medical use, the HD10X is now available to the public * 4 elements of high definition optical glass that provides unbelievable detail * Made In Japan, Lens caps and bag included, Lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well for what it is. Very limited use., October 5, 2007

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eric melzer (montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka 10x 58mm HD² Professional Macro Lens for Canon EOS / EF (Electronics)

This is a good learning tool. The 58mm thread size was perfect for my old kit lens, but now I've moved on and probably will not buy another lens with that thread size.

As far as quality goes, it is good considering the price. It takes a very steady hand to get super close up photos, and due to the way you focus (by moving closer or farther from the subject), you can't really use a tripod. I have taken a few pictures that turned out ok with this attachment, but for the most part, I think someone who wants to do a lot of macro work would be better served getting a dedicated macro lens. Depends on what you want to do and how much you want to spend, I suppose.

This piece also works as a 10x magnifier for pictures or slides or anything, so I guess it will still come in handy for that.

This lens comes with protective covers and some basic instructions.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opetka 10x 58mm HD Pro Macro Lens for Canon Rebel, December 4, 2007

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Patricia E. Mackey "Pat" (Hamburg, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka 10x 58mm HD² Professional Macro Lens for Canon EOS / EF (Electronics)

I absolutely love is 10x HD Macro lens...I have photographed many macro flowers and insects... and they came out fantastic..

Took a little getting used to the moving in and out to focus properly but it was worth the little effort you had to put into it..The image was so detailed you simply would not believe.....I would suggest using it with your smaller lens (ie. 18-55mm lens). I also own another macro/telephoto lens but I still can't the details as with the 10x HD lens.

I would recommemd this additonal lens to anyone who might be considering purchasing... have NO reservations... you won't be disapointed at all.

PEM, Hamburg, NY

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!!, January 21, 2008

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shikharexpert "SA" (Baltimore MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opteka 10x 58mm HD² Professional Macro Lens for Canon EOS / EF (Electronics)

An awesome accessory to have, if you want to do a bit of macro...
A little hard initially when you want to learn focussing with this lens but as soon as u get a hang of it, this is a fun gadget.
I noticed that if you want to use it with ur 18-55 mm kit lens for canon xti, you cannot go below 24 mm else you get dark corners at very low focal lengths..
but in the ranges above 24 mm it creates awesome pictures..