Potential Answer to RX100 Macro "weakness"???????

[mjh]

So Nauticam is coming out with a new Macro Wet Lens and it looks interesting. Could help with the RX100s perceived shortcoming regarding macro. Have one on order can't wait to test it!

Nauticam releases Super Macro Conversion lens :: Wetpixel.com

 

[Interceptor121]

It would be interesting to check if the 50mm focal distance is from the front or the middle of the lens as that is actually pretty close.

I have used a lot of lenses with the RX100 and a +10 diopter does achieve macro, for super macro you need +12 or more as per here
Sony RX100 ? Which close up lens gives real macro? | Interceptor121 Underwater Video

I started off this rant about the macro performance of the RX100 on my blog some time ago but that was not just about the size of the capture frame was to do with the fact that the camera really struggle to focus at close range even with focus lights

This lens at very close focal length does not resolve the issue that the RX100 struggle to focus or provides a very large capture area around 10-15 cm distance, you would need anyway another lens to complement it.

Quality of the optics though looks impressive

 

[Plotek]

Interceptor121 do You have plan to test it?? If yes then please let us know how it works.

 

[Interceptor121]

Interceptor121 do You have plan to test it?? If yes then please let us know how it works.

The lens is probably excellent but am happy with what I have already and have no macro trips planned right now