Macro Lenses

[lanwu]

I'm looking at upgrading my macro on my c5050. The main purpose is to get more magnification....

It seems w/ the Ikelite housings (& PT 015), there's only the choice of:

1. Inon
2. Epoque
3. PCU-01 - a new nameless brand at Yuzo's

What recommendations does everyone have on these lenses?

The big question is, can only hte INON lenses stack to get MORE magnification?

 

[jlyle]

You can stack an Epoque or UN PCU-01 on top of the Inon macro lens adapter, but the Inons are the only ones that have both male/female threads. IMHO you should go with Inons.

FWIW: The PCU-01 isn't "new". It's made by UN in Japan and marketed as an Olympus lens. Let the buyer beware - Olympus doesn't support their non-Olympus made equipment.

 

[alcina]

I have two Inon macro 165s and love them. One is great but two are fantastic, if tricky, when stacked. Easy on and off underwater. Lovely optics. On Yuzo's site is an example using the 165's.

Definitely my choice...