16 February 2017: INON UCL-67 M67/UCL-67 LD Underwater Close-up Lenses

16 February 2017: INON UCL-67 M67/UCL-67 LD Underwater Close-up Lenses

INON INC. is pleased to announce official release of high-power underwater close-up lenses UCL-67 M67 (screw mount type) and UCL-67 LD (28LD compatible bayonet type) and their optional accessories.  The UCL-67 series is designed best suited with 60mm-100mm macro lens for full-frame digital SLR delivering ultra high magnification yet high image quality and comfortable working distance for lighting.
  • UCL-67 M67 Underwater Close-up Lens
  • UCL-67 LD Underwater Close-up Lens
  • Lens Adapter Ring for UCL-67
  • M67 Flip Mount Adapter for UCL-67 - Coming March 2017

The new UCL-67 close-up lens is equivalent to +15 diopter designed to use for macro lens range of 60mm – 100mm (35mm film equivalent) with digital SLR, mirrorless system as well as for high-end compact system (max. optical zoom 5x).

When used with Nikon 105mm (AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED), the lens delivers 2.7x magnification (area ration is7.65x). Providing ultra-high magnification, the lens offers ample working distance for easy lighting.

Optional adapter ring allows to stack UCL-330 or UCL-165M67 in front for even higher magnification …

A killer lens for many of enthusiastic macro lovers!

This hot lens is to be followed by optional Flip Mount Adapter to be released next month to replace with the original lens mount to attach on a flip lens holder from other brand.

Product Features

  • The lens is consists of 4 elements in 3 groups using high refractive index glass to accommodate with a macro lens for full-frame digital SLR with compact body yet delivering high magnification and superior image quality.  Also compatible with compact/mirrorless digital cameras. (*1)
  • The UCL-67 is an ultra-high magnification close-up lens with underwater focal length 67mm (equivalent to +15 diopter) delivering maximum magnification 2.76x [area ratio: 7.65x] when using for 100mm range macro lens for SLR at the minimum focusing distance. (*2)
  • Designed sole use underwater to provide unparalleled high quality image as underwater close-up lens and effectively suppress aberrations in all focal range considering it ultra high magnification.

  • While the UCL-67 delivers high magnification, it still offers long working distance.  When using with 100mm range macro lens for SLR, working distance is 52mm (83.4mm from housing port surface) at minimum focusing distance (*2).  Together with its compact size, the lens supports friendly lighting even at minimum focusing distance.
  • Employing achromatic lens effectively suppresses chromatic aberration and anti-reflection coating on all surfaces suppresses flare/ghost.
  • Optional Lens Adapter Ring for UCL-67 allows to stack another INON M67 series close-up lens (UCL-165M67/UCL-330 on the front side of UCL-67 for even higher magnification (*3).
  • The UCL-67 M67 has M67 screw mount to provide wide versatility.
  • The UCL-67 LD is to use for lockable INON 28LD Mount Base and LD Lens Adapter Base to support easy, speedy yet reliable installation.

Specifications

UCL-67 M67 (*4)

Outer diameter/length: φ70mm (2.76in.) / 37mm (1.46in.)
Weight: [Air] 340g (12.0oz) / [Underwater] 227g (8.0oz)
Mount system: INON M67 Mount
Depth rating: 60m (197ft)
Material/surface finishing: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy/rigid black alumite
Lens material/coating: Optical glass/anti-reflection coating
Construction: 3 groups 4 elements
Focal length[Underwater](*5): 67mm(2.64in.)

UCL-67 LD (*4)

Outer diameter/length: φ70mm (2.76in.) / 37mm (1.46in.)
Weight: [Air] 326g (11.5oz) / [Underwater] 217g (7.7oz)
Mount system: INON 28LD Mount
Depth rating:  60m(197ft)
Material/surface finishing: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy/rigid black alumite, POM etc.
Lens material/coating: Optical glass/anti-reflection coating
Construction: 3 groups 4 elements
Focal length[Underwater](*5): 67mm(2.64in.)

Lens Adapter Ring for UCL-67

Outer diameter/length: φ71.2mm(2.80in.)/15.6mm(0.61in.)
Weight [Air]: 20g(0.7oz)
Mount system (front): INON M67 Mount
Material/surface finishing: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy/rigid black alumite

 M67 Flip Mount Adapter for UCL-67 - Coming soon

Outer diameter/length: φ69mm(2.72in.)/7.0mm(0.28in.)
Weight [Air]: 18g(0.6oz)
Mount system: M67 screw mount
Material/surface finishing: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy/rigid black alumite

Compatible lens

  • 60mm-100mm range macro lens for full-frame digital SLR (*6)
  • 40mm-60mm range macro lens for APS-C (*6)
  • 45mm-60mm range macro lens (*6), standard zoom lens (*1) for mirrorless camera
  • Compact digital camera with maximum optical zoom 5x or less (*1).

Comparison image

(*1) Usable zoom range is between 60mm and 100mm (35mm film equivalent). Beyond this range, there will be vignetting at wider side and deteriorated image quality at telephoto side.

(*2) When using for AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

(*3) Any other higher magnification close-up lens, UCL-100M67 or UCL-67 cannot be combined as they significantly degrade image quality.

(*4) This product is designed for underwater use only. Using on land will have less magnification, distortion on image corners or vignetting.

(*5) Focal length of UCL-67 M67 / UCL-67 LD standalone and not combined focal length with camera’s master lens.

(*6) Vignetting may be observed using for a housing system which has significantly long distance between camera master lens and port lens surface or this product and port.


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