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General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face

  • Price: $7.95
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  • Mfr# AM5258

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Designed to allow the photographer to face two lenses together, via male-to-male couplers, enabling high quality macro images. It will work by reversing a standard lens to the front of a telephoto lens.

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General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face
 
4.8

(based on 25 reviews)

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95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (17)
  • Easy to use (16)
  • Durable (15)
  • Improves function (6)
  • Compact (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Macro photography (15)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (10), Semi-pro photographer (5), Casual photographer (3), Enthusiast (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    5:1 macro's made easy

    this product is screwed into the filter ends of two lenses in order to attach the lenses face to face. im using it to attach a 50mm prime to a 250mm that is attached to...Read complete review

    this product is screwed into the filter ends of two lenses in order to attach the lenses face to face. im using it to attach a 50mm prime to a 250mm that is attached to the camera, and it gives me about 5:1 macro ability. If you've got two lenses like this, this macro coupler gives you super macro ability at a bargain. Just make sure to check your filter sizes on the lenses you are buying this for and make sure to get the right size.

    i have no complaints about this coupler - that being said my only complaint is in the technique itself. it requires you to be very close to your subject and your DoF is almost non existent.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Love the products

    I think if your a begginer in photography.......Great start for macro shots but i would go with the 60mm macro lens.....excellent.

    I think if your a begginer in photography.......Great start for macro shots but i would go with the 60mm macro lens.....excellent.

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    5.0

    52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler

    By jgonzalez

    from Dallas, TX

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Macros

    Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

    I'm new to photography, so I bought this to try macro shots before spending money on a dedicated macro lens. Works great! Attached my 55-300mm lens to the camera, then attached my 18-55mm with the coupler to the 300m lens. I was able to get nice macro shots of salt & pepper.

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    5.0

    Buy it

    By That kid Jake

    from Buffalo ny

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

        Everyone should grab one of these even if it's just to use on a rainy day. It's metal it laces on smoothly and gives you a chance to experiment with macro before spending a ton of money on a dedicated macro lens

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        • No

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        5.0

        Works Perfectly

        By Colin

        from Milwaukee, WI

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Macro

          Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

          Does exactly what I needed it to. In my case, I can have my Nikon 50/1.8G mounted on my camera, screw on this ring, and then screw on my reversed Nikon 50/1.8 Series E. Allows for macro photography (high reproduction ratio) for super cheap.

          Made out of metal, appears to be painted black, not sure how that coating will hold up, but it screws on fine right now! I'd highly recommend!

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          5.0

          Does the job just fine

          By Rich

          from Las Vegas, Nevada

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Durable
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Very close macro shots

            Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

            Use to stack 50mm on 100mm macro lens.
            Works just as advertised.
            Haven't found anything I don't lke about it..

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            • No

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            5.0

            Does the Job

            By [@]

            from BC, Canada

            About Me Semi-Professional

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Macro Photography

              Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

              Does what it says. Crazy close macro!!

              Ring doesn't seem to stick as much as filters or step-up/down rings.

              Awesome.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Works Great

              By richdelb

              from Algonquin, Il

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Reliable Operation
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Macro

                Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                I expected this coupler to be plastic. It's metal, so it's a LOT stronger than I expected it to be. Works just as described. I use it on my 100mm f2.8 to mate my 50mm f1.8II to it. If I calculate correctly, this gives me 3:1 magnification.

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                5.0

                Great inexpensive way to do Macro

                By Jorge

                from FL

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                  Cons

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                      Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                      I selected this product as a an inexpensive way to get into macro photography. I have a 50mm and a 70-300mm lenses, and by putting the 50mm reversed with this ring on top of the zoom lens I get less than 0.9:1 magnification which is huge for the price paid.
                      The ring holds securely both lenses and lets them operate as one.
                      Great product for the price.

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                      4.0

                      coupler completes camera

                      By steve

                      from Canterbury, Ct.

                      About Me Casual Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Reliable Operation
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                      • None

                      Best Uses

                      • Home
                      • Travel

                      Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                      expand usee of my camera gear recently purchased at B&H

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Awesome coupler!

                      By Joeho

                      from westminster, ca

                      About Me Casual Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

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                            Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                            Gets my macro lens even closer than before!

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                            4.0

                            CLOSE UP Nice

                            By The Dude

                            from South Africa

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy to Use
                            • Lightweight

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Macro Photography

                              Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                              I enjoy macro work - This makes things get closer . I love it. Works great

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                              5.0

                              Works for me

                              By PeeeYooo

                              from San Diego, CA

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Improves Function
                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Macro Photography

                                Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                I needed the coupler, and this was it. Price was right and it just plain worked.

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                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Works like a charm

                                By Patrick

                                from Destin, FL

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy to Use
                                • Improves Function
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                • Easily Lost

                                Best Uses

                                • Macro Photography

                                Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                I am reverse coupling a 1.4 50 mm onto a 2.8 100 mm. It works fantastic. I can take extreme macro pictures. Pros. Works fantastic. Cons. It's small, but that's the nature of the beast.

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                                5.0

                                Works Great.... Minus the vignette

                                By Russ

                                from Washington DC

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy to Use
                                • Improves Function
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Macro Photography

                                  Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                  Does exactly what it is supposed to do but there is a very large vignette. Expect to do a reasonable crop if you want to have these shots printed....

                                  But hey... Macros for 7 bucks.... can't complain

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                                  5.0

                                  Excellent for macro work

                                  By Juno

                                  from Wisconsin

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Durable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Macro Photography

                                    Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                    Does what it's supposed to do. A requirement for some macro work. Inexpensive way of getting into macro photography.

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                                    3.0

                                    Love the products

                                    By Jack Black

                                    from Roxbury, NJ

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                    • Easily Lost

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Macro Photography
                                    • Traveling

                                    Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                    I think if your a begginer in photography.......Great start for macro shots but i would go with the 60mm macro lens.....excellent.

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                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    The cheapest way to get into macro!

                                    By Flashpants

                                    from Toronto, Canada.

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Easy to Use
                                    • Improves Function
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Macro Photography

                                      Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                      Good quality and build, knurled edges, mat black finish, it does the job. As it's small, I leave it on the lens to prevent losing it! The only fault is that it's 2 threads wide on each side when it should be 3.

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                                      5.0

                                      P&S camera to true Macro camera

                                      By Fractal543210

                                      from Hillsborough NJ

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Durable
                                      • Easy to Use
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Macro Photography

                                        Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                        this adapter and a 135mm f2.8 lens mounted to my Fuji S9100 and true ultra-close macro photos are a breeze to get.

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                                        5.0

                                        It Works

                                        By Fellow Heir

                                        from Hollidaysburg, Pa

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Over 1xMacro w AF Confirm
                                        • Threads Fit Perfectly

                                        Cons

                                        • None

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Macro Photography

                                        Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                        Works just the way it's supposed to. No problems at all. The 58-52mm threads are perfect to mount my 100mm macro lens to my reversed nifty fifty. No vignetting, perfectly clear picture. If you don't want to spend $900 for a Canon MP-e macro lens just to go beyond life-size macro, this is the way to go.

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                                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        works great

                                        By reddyroc007

                                        from vancouver, canada

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Durable
                                        • Easy to Use
                                        • Improves Function
                                        • Lightweight

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Macro Photography

                                          Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                          i bought this to get some macro shots by using a 18-55is and a nifty fifty attached via the coupler face to face. it works as its supposed to and i'm very happy with the results i have achieved. Using this coupler i am able to use autofocus of the 18-55.

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                                          5.0

                                          macro made easy!

                                          By doug

                                          from Chicago

                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Durable
                                          • Easy to Use
                                          • Improves Function
                                          • Lightweight

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Macro Photography

                                            Comments about General Brand 52mm to 58mm Macro Coupler - For Mounting Lenses of 52mm & 58mm Face to Face:

                                            This coupler is a wonder and has made reverse lens macro shots simple! very sturdy and was simple to reverse connect my 50mm lens to my 28-80mm lens so i could get extreme close up photos without having to spend hundreds of dollars on a real macro lens. a simple, easy, inexpensive solution to super close up photos!

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