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Backscatter M52 Wide-Angle Air Lens for Olympus PT Series Underwater Housings

BH #BABSM52AIR • MFR #BS-M52-AIR
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Backscatter M52 Wide-Angle Air Lens for Olympus PT Series Underwater Housings
Key Features
  • Depth Rated to 164'
  • 81° Underwater Field of View
  • Sharp Corners, No Vignetting
  • Antireflection Coating
The Backscatter M52 81-Degree Wide-Angle Air Lens is a wet-mount wide-angle conversion lens designed to work best with Olympus TG series cameras in PT-056, PT-058, and PT-059 housings. The lens cancels out refraction and restores the camera's topside field of view underwater while also enhancing the image clarity, sharpness, and contrast. With an 81° angle of coverage, sharp corners, no vignetting at 24mm, and an easy-to-use 52mm threaded mount, this lens is perfect for both veteran and new wide-angle underwater photographers. It's the most versatile lens for shooting both macro and wide-angle on the same dive with the Olympus TG-5 or TG-6 because you never have to remove the lens.
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Backscatter M52 Overview

The Backscatter M52 81-Degree Wide-Angle Air Lens is a wet-mount wide-angle conversion lens designed to work best with Olympus TG series cameras in PT-056, PT-058, and PT-059 housings. The lens cancels out refraction and restores the camera's topside field of view underwater while also enhancing the image clarity, sharpness, and contrast. With an 81° angle of coverage, sharp corners, no vignetting at 24mm, and an easy-to-use 52mm threaded mount, this lens is perfect for both veteran and new wide-angle underwater photographers. It's the most versatile lens for shooting both macro and wide-angle on the same dive with the Olympus TG-5 or TG-6 because you never have to remove the lens.

UPC: 856480006816

Backscatter M52 Specs

Item Type
Wide Angle Lens
Magnification
+0.75
Rear Mounting
52 mm
Front Thread
No
Optical Design
2 Elements in 2 Groups
Angle of View
Underwater: 81°
Depth Rating
164' / 50 m
Material of Construction
Aluminum, Rubber
Dimensions (ø x L)
4.75 x 1.33" / 12.06 x 3.38 cm
Weight
5.6 oz / 159 g (On Land)
0.7 oz / 20 g (Underwater)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.685 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.3 x 6.4 x 2.6"

Backscatter M52 Reviews

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Is it a wet lens?

Is it a wet lens?
Asked by: joe
The Backscatter M52 Wide-Angle Air Lens for Olympus PT Series Underwater Housings is a wet lens that has 52mm filter threads. This lens is perfect for the Olympus TG series cameras in the Olympus housing.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-11-03

Will this lens attach to the PT-053? If so, is ...

Will this lens attach to the PT-053? If so, is there an adapter needed for the PT 053?
Asked by: Clifford
Unfortunately, the Backscatter M52 Wide-Angle Air Lens is only PT-056, PT-058, and PT-059 housings and cannot be adapted to the Olympus PT-053 Housing.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-06-14

Do you have to Burp it underwater?

Do you have to Burp it underwater?
Asked by: Valeria
The Backscatter No Burp O-rings (BS-M52-o-rings) are not compatible with the Backscatter M52 Air Lens. They are used with the BS-UWL-M52 Wide Angle Conversion Lens. The Backscatter M52 Wide-Angle Air Lens for Olympus PT Series Underwater Housings BH #BABSM52AIR, as with any wet mount lens, it is always a good idea to burp it once you have gotten into the water. The Backscatter M52 Wide Angle Air lens is no exception to that. The Air Lens does have larger cutouts on the back plate that does allow water to flow through very easily which in some cases make it unnecessary to burp the lens. With the lens attached to the camera housing, once you re in the water you can shake the camera housing with lens attached, and that should blow off any air bubbles that may have formed on the lens or the housing. The Backscatter No Burp O-rings (BS-M52-o-rings) are not compatible with the Backscatter M52 Air Lens. They are used with the BS-UWL-M52 Wide Angle Conversion Lens.
Answered by: Cindy H
Date published: 2024-06-07

The original M52 from backscatter comes with ...

The original M52 from backscatter comes with fiber optic cable adapter. Is it included in the box?
Asked by: Alexander
Yes, the Backscatter M52 Wide-Angle Air Lens for Olympus PT Series Underwater Housings comes with the Fiber Optic Cable Adapter.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-05-14

I am using the Olympus TG5 PT 058 housing. Is it ...

I am using the Olympus TG5 PT 058 housing. Is it possible to attach it without an adapter?
Asked by: CHANGHO
Yes, the Backscatter M52 Wide-Angle Air Lens for Olympus PT Series Underwater Housings fits the Olympus PT-058 housing without the need of an adapter.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2024-01-04
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