The Bower 0.38x Super Wide Angle Lens is an ultra-wide angle lens that attaches to the front of your existing lens with a 58mm filter thread. Using this "auxiliary" wide angle lens is an affordable way to expand the capabilities of your current lens and is particularly useful for unusual closeups and panoramic landscapes.
| Magnification | 0.38x |
| Rear Mount Diameter | 58mm |
| Dimensions | 3 x 3 x 2.5" (7.6 x 7.6 x 6.4cm) |
| Weight | 0.64 lbs (290g) |
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Comments about Bower VLB3858 0.38x Super Wide Angle Lens (58mm Thread, Black):
This attachment provides a stunning range of vision for interiors and any outdoor area where you just can't back up enough to get everything you want into the frame. Out the door for under $50 is amazing.
If there are negatives, it's that you have to be careful not to zoom out too far, as it will produce rounded black edges on the image (although these can easily be cropped with minimal effect on the photo). Also, something that can be both negative and positive is that when fully or almost fully zoomed out, the image can be a little blurry on the edges. This can be negative if you just want a clean landscape, but for portraits and some environmental photos, it adds a nice sense of motion.
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Comments about Bower VLB3858 0.38x Super Wide Angle Lens (58mm Thread, Black):
My son who is a graphics art design major loves it. It will enhance his picture taking abilities immensely and it is easy to use. The only thing I didn't know to do was buy a 55mm to 58mm ring adaptor so the lens would fit his Nikon D3000. It was only a couple of bucks. This lens is a lot cheaper than some $600 counterparts too.
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Comments about Bower VLB3858 0.38x Super Wide Angle Lens (58mm Thread, Black):
This item is very heavy as compared to the lens itself but it feels durable and compact. Packaging was good and impressive. It was made in Japan. When I attached it to my lens the results were not great probably because I did not test it before buying. Prism and reflections appear when shot in sunlight. At low light you will have encounter difficulty. Make sure your lens is starting at 18 mm otherwise it will result in vignette. Just test if first before buying. Honestly i wasn't able to use it.
Comments about Bower VLB3858 0.38x Super Wide Angle Lens (58mm Thread, Black):
Strong construction. Macro lens is very good. blurry focus away from the center
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