Contax Lens
Camera suggestions for inconspicuous street photography?
I currently use a Nikon dSLR but sometimes this is too noisy and too large for my taste – even with a small prime.
I’m looking for something pocketable, quiet, with a wide angle, and great image quality at f/2.8.
A digital point & shoot is silent and has a great form factor, but I have yet to see one that’s responsive or offers shallow depth of field.
A Leica M? I could live with the price of a used one but these cameras draw *more* attention than my dSLR. Possibly a Voigtlander. Any other rangefinders with a great lens selection?
Point & shoots such as the Contax T2/ T3, Ricoh GR1, Yashica T4/ T5 etc. all seem to have drawbacks of their own (mostly lacking features or a p.i.t.a. user interface). They’re also all getting fairly old for a used electronic device. Any new stuff?
What would you use?
I have found the same thing you have. My Leica M3 is an attention magnet when on the street. People are so used to seeing small digital cameras that the sight of an old fashioned rangefinder draws a crowd. I prefer TLRs for street work but they can be a draw as well. I often use my Kodak DX7630. Compact and enjoys a very sharp Schneider lens.
No camera is perfect. Point and shoots suffer from terrible shutter lag however I have found the small sensor an asset. I typically zone focus and use a small aperture. Long, long depth of field. Handy.
You can’t beat a T4 for image quality and I think some have a viewfinder on top of the camera.
You might look into the Pentax Auto http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentax-Auto-110-Camera-w-24mm-f2-8-Lens-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ260343233568QQihZ016QQcategoryZ709QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or the Panasonic G1 http://www.dpreview.com/previews/PanasonicG1/
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Vintage lens DSB 55 mm 1:2 for Yashica FR / Contax mount. FREE SHIPPING $42.95 |
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Contax 28mm f2.8 Zeiss Distagon T* Lens $399.95 |
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Tamron 80-210mm F3.8-4 tele macro Yashica Contax Lens $99.00 |
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Zeiss Spezial-Anastigmat 5cm, -rare lens for Contax I $301.00 |
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RARE USSR CAMERA KIEV 4M (Contax copy) with JUPITER-8М 53mm f2.0 lens 1977′s $47.99 |
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YASHICA DSB 50MM 1.9 LENS MANUAL FOCUS YASHICA/CONTAX MOUNT CLEAN LOOK $24.99 |
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Contax Kiev rangefinders lens 2 M4/3 Micro 4/3 Adapter $23.99 |
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Contax 645 140 mm f/2.8 Sonnar If T* Lens + Kit NEW $1,640.97 |
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Contax 645 140 mm f/2.8 Sonnar If T* Telephoto Lens NEW $1,599.97 |
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Zeiss Planar 50mm F1.4 AE Contax RTS II III etc. Lens $280.00 |
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Contax GG 3 Metal Lens Hood $25.99 |
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Vintage SLR Camera Zeiss Ikon Contax Metal Body Sonnar 1:1.5, 50mm Zeiss Lens $355.00 |
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Contax Lens Rear Cap Original Lighter Style $5.50 |
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ZEISS IKON CONTAX III VINTAGE CAMERA. LOOKS NICE. PRE WAR & EARLY 1.5 LENS $135.00 |
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YUS Automatic (Yashica, Contax) 1:2.8 Wide Angle Lens Hoya 55mm filter hood caps $19.99 |
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ZEISS CONTAX D VINTAGE SLR WITH 3.5 TESSAR LENS. $129.99 |
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Carl Zeiss 45mm f/2.8 Distagon T* Lens for Contax 645 Mint- $900.00 |
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Yashica DSB 50mm f/1.9 Lens for Contax/Yashica mount 35mm SLR cameras $0.99 |
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Sigma 75-210/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens for Contax and Yashica Camera $1.04 |
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Contax Lens to Leica Screw Mount Adapter – No reserve $26.00 |
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Contax Lens to Nikon DSLR Mount Adapter focus L2P $27.99 |
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Lens Adapter Contax Yashica C/Y to SONY E NEX-3/NEX5 $30.99 |
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Contax C/Y CY lens To Micro 4/3 m43 Adapter GF1 E-P1 G1 $18.00 |
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Contax N 70-200mm f3.5-4.5 Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens MINT w/caps $280.00 |
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AF Confirm C/Y Contax Yashica Lens To Canon EOS adapter $14.90 |
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Contax Carl Zeiss 35-70mm F3.5-5.6 Lens Vario-Sonnar T* for Contax G 1 G2 w/ box $782.11 |
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Contax Carl Zeiss 21mm F2.8 Biogon T* Lens for G1 G2 w/ View FINDER GF-21 + case $928.11 |
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Contax 645 Tele-Apotessar T* 350mm f/4 lens w/hood 350 mm F4 //0580683 $4,100.00 |
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CONTAX 60MM F/2.8 S-PLANAR AE MACRO LENS/GERMANY/MINT/1:1/ ADAPT DIGITAL BOXED $949.99 |
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Contax Yashica CY C/Y Mount Lens to Sony NEX-3 NEX-5 Camera Adapter $13.24 |
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Contax Yashica C/Y Lens Adapter for Sony Nex 7 5N C3 5 3 Cameras $43.95 |
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EMF AF Confirm Contax Yashica C/Y Lens To Canon EOS EF $20.50 |
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Contax RF lens- Leica L39 to Sony Alpha NEX-5/NEX-3 $300.00 |
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Contax Yashica C/Y lens adapter for AI mount Nikon DSLR D7000 D5100 D3100 D700 $49.95 |
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Contax Yashica CY Lens 2 Sony NEX-3 NEX-5 VG10 adapter $26.84 |
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Contax G G1 G2 zeiss lens Olympus EPL1 Micro M 4/3 M4 $73.69 |
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Contax Yashica CY C/Y lens Panasonic Gh2 Micro M 4/3 $26.20 |
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Contax C/Y CY Lens adapter Sony NEX-VG10 NEX-C3 NEX-5C $23.99 |
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CA AF Confirm Contax Yashica CY Lens To Canon EOS Adapter For 50D 7D 550D 60D 5D $34.90 |
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New Contax CY mount lens to Nikon Body Camera Adapter with Optical Glass & Cap $29.99 |
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RUSSIA EARLY Russian bayonet Lens JUPITER-8 50/2.0 for KIEV/CONTAX in Box ! $29.99 |
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camera ” CONTAX” + lens TESSAR 2.8/ 5cm(CARL ZEISS JENA) $430.00 |
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JUPITER-12 2.8/35 Russian USSR Zeiss Biogon Copy Wide Angle Lens for Kiev Contax $54.99 |
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HIGH QUALITY CONTAX-YASHICA MOUNT TAMRON 80-210MM F1:3.8 TELE ZOOM LENS $55.00 |
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Contax CY C/Y Lens to Canon EF EOS Adapter 60D 50D 550D 500D 5DII 5D 7D $8.28 |
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Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f2,8 85/2.8 Contax Lens $444.00 |
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VINTAGE RUSSIAN SOVIET JUPITER 8 LENS 1:2/50 KIEV FILM PHOTO CAMERA CONTAX MOUTH $30.00 |
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Pro Optic Contax RF Lens to Leica 39 Body Mount $222.00 |
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AF Adapter for Contax C/Y LENS TO CANON 50D 40D 30D 5D $19.90 |
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Contax 645 Sonnar 210mm f4 Lens $417.00 |
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AF Adapter for Contax LENS TO CANON REBEL XSI XS T1I XT $15.50 |
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RUSSIA Russian bayonet Lens JUPITER-8M 50/2.0 for KIEV/CONTAX. EXCELLENT ! $11.99 |
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Russian Contax R/F camera KIEV 4AM lens JUPITER 8M 8 4 $59.00 |
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Russian Contax R/F camera KIEV 4 lens JUPITER 8M 8 4a $59.00 |
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Kalimar MC Auto Macro 60-300mm Lens 4 Contax Yashica– 45-day Limited Warranty $55.00 |
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Helios 103 f1.8 / 53mm, rangefinder lens for Kiev/Contax mount $17.50 |
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KIEV 4AM Russian Contax Copy Camera EXCELLENT HELIOS 103 Lens $59.99 |
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Vivitar 70-150mm f3.8 lens contax yashica mount $15.80 |
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Zeiss Sonnar T G 90 mm F/2.8 Lens for Contax G $320.00 |
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JUPITER 8 lens 2/50 Russian Zeiss Opton Sonnar for KIEV 2 3 4 5 Contax 5731462 $59.99 |
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Tamron Adaptall-2 Yashica / Contax Lens Mount – Lens Mount Only $25.00 |
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Contax Yaschica CY Lens to Micro 4/3 Panasonic G1 GH1 $24.48 |
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Sakar 75-200 F 4.5 compact one touch macro zoom lens for Contax / Yashica $9.00 |
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Sigma 80-200mm 1:3.5-4 Zoom Lens for Contax/Yashica $34.99 |
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Contax 645 Carl Zeiss 120mm Apo-Makro Planar T* F4 Lens – Mint/New In Box $1,950.00 |
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CONTAX YASHICA 35-70mm f/2.5-3.5 Mount Fit ACCESS P-MC Lens EXCELLENT Condition $179.00 |
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CONTAX LENS HOOD T VSII SILVER $12.99 |
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Zeiss Contax Rangefinder Lens 3.5cm f3.5 Herar $4,550.00 |
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EMF AF Confirm Chip for Contax to Canon Lens EF Adapter $10.99 |
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Yashica ML Zoom 42-75mm 3.5-4.5 Lens for Contax/Yashica New/Old Stock #bambi $74.99 |
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Arsat 30mm f/3.5 Wide Angle Lens Pentax 645 645D Mamiya 645 Contax 645 Kiev 88 $164.50 |
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CONTAX CARL ZEISS BIOGON 21MM F4.5 CHROME LENS +CAPS CLEAN NICE $850.00 |
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EMF confirm Contax Yashica C/Y CY Lens to Canon EOS EF Mount Adapter Black Brass $0.99 |
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EMF AF Confirm Contax Yachica C/Y CY Lens to Canon EOS EF 5D 7D Mount Adapter $0.99 |
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CONTAX YASHICA C/Y CY Mount Lens to SONY NEX E NEX 3 NEX 5 NEX3 Camera Adapter $0.99 |
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Contax Yashica C/Y CY mount lens to Micro 4/3 m4/3 Camera Adapter Ring $0.99 |
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ZENIT E (35 mm) USSR copy Contax CAMERA with lens HELIOS 44M $23.00 |
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Used Contax G Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 90mm F/2.8 Lens with authentic Hood & Cap $100.00 |
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Carl Zeiss Contax Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 f1.4 Lens NR MINT No Reserve $360.00 |
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AF Comfirm Contax/Yashica CY Lens to Canon EOS Adapter $17.50 |
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Contax/Yashica Mount Vivitar 35-105mm 3.2-4 Macro Focusing Zoom Lens $99.99 |
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Kipon Nikon Contax RF Rangefinder Lens to Leica M39 L39 39 mount Adapter $252.77 |
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2pcs Rear Cap For Contax G lens FREE SHIPPING $11.98 |
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Contax/Yashica Lens to SONY E Mount Adapter With Tripod Mount For NEX-5N NEX-7 $35.50 |
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Contax G Series Lens to SONY E Mount Adapter For NEX-5/3 NEX-3C NEX-7 NEX-5N $49.99 |
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Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 50mm Lens -. Contax/Yashica mount $202.00 |
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Contax Ikon Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:2 Lens $414.00 |
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5 x Rear Lens Cap Deep for Nikon S, Contax, Kiev Wide $19.95 |
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CA EMF AF Confirm Contax/Yashica C/Y CY Lens To Canon Adapter For Rebel Series $37.90 |
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Contax RF Nikon S Ranger Lens to Leica M Adapter M6 M8 M7 M9 Ricoh GXR Mount A12 $40.99 |
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EXC! Lens JUPITER-9 2/85 Kiev Contax Silver Body $120.00 |
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CA 2nd Adjust AF Confirm Contax Yashica CY Lens To Canon 600D 60D 7D 50D Adapter $36.90 |
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Lens Rear Cap Special For Contax G1 & G2 $9.80 |
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AF Confirm Contax Yashica Lens to Olympus 4/3 adapter $26.90 |
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Camera Mount Adapter For Contax CY lens to Sony NEX NEX-3 NEX-5 NEX-VG10 DC81 $11.99 |
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Carl Zeiss S-Planar 60mm f 2.8 T* macro lens AE for Contax SLR West Germany $449.00 |
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lens adapter Contax Yashica C/Y to Olympus OM 4/3 $14.90 |
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lens adapter Contax Yashica C/Y to Canon EOS EF 50D 7D $13.90 |
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Contax Sonnar 180mm F/2.8 MMJ Lens *EX+ in Box* $569.00 |
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CONTAX RTS 35mm SLR Body with 50mm f1.7 CZ Planar T* lens and Real Time Winder. $162.72 |
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Tiffen 72mm UV Protection Filter $13.99 Safeguard your lens and absorb UV light. Film and video are more sensitive to UV light than our eyes are. This often shows up as a bluish cast in images, especially shots from high altitudes and long distances, particularly over water. Ultra Violet filters are available in a variety of UV absorption levels. Reduces excessive blue by absorbing almost three quarters of UV light. Best … |
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Essential Filter Accessory Kit for CANON Rebel (XT XTi XSi T1i T2i T3 T3i), CANON EOS (1100D 600D 550D 500D 450D 400D 350D 300D) – Includes: 58mm Tulip Lens Hood + Filter Kit (UV, Polarizing, Fluorescent) + 58mm Snap On Lens Cap + Cap Keeper + 1 Premium Goja Microfiber Cleaning Cloth $15.99 - 58mm 3 Piece Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD)- UV filters reduce haze and improve contrast by minimizing the amount of ultraviolet light. Especially useful in areas of high altitude or snow, eliminating the undesirable blue cast.- CPL filters (Circular Polarizer) are great for removing unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as glass or water. Take richer scenic shots and notice improved cla… |
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Essential Lens and Filter Kit for CANON Rebel (T3i T3 T2 T2i T1i XT XTi XSi XS), CANON EOS (1000D 1100D 600D 550D 500D 450D 400D 350D 300D 7D 60D) – Includes: 58mm Professional .40x Super Wide Fisheye Lens + 0.43x Wide Angle and 2.0x Telephoto High Definition Lenses + Macro Close up Set (+1+2+4+10) + Hard Tulip Flower Lens Hood + Collapsable Soft Rubber Lens Hood + Center Pinch Lens Cap + Filter Kit (UV, Polarizing, Fluorescent) + 2 Graduated Color Filters (Warming, Blue) + Flash Diffuser Set + Lens Cleaning Pen + Deluxe Cleaning Kit + 3 Premium Goja Microfiber Cleaning Cloths $119.99 - 58mm 0.43x Wide Angle Lens (w/ Macro Portion) & Professional 2.0x Telephoto Lens – 2.0X telephoto lens brings you more than twice as close to the action. Perfect for long-distance photo situations.- 2-in-1 This wide angle lens features a detachable macro lens for close-up, high detail photography.- 58mm Professional .40x Super Wide Fisheye Lens- Excellent for extreme sports and dramatic action s… |
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