- Macro conversion lens for Minolta A200 digital camera
- Screws directly onto camera lens
- Allows camera to focus on objects only 3.2 inches from the lens
- Items as small as 1 square inch can fill the camera frame
- Black finish
Product Description
With the CL49-200, you can shoot subjects as close as approximately 8 cm (3.2 inches) from the lens. It lets you fill the screen with subjects as small as 31 mm x 23 mm (1.2 x 0.9 inches) in size (35 mm equivalent of approx. 1.12x).
T. Boomer @ 9:48 pm
I love macro photography. With my old camera (KM Dimage Z2), I would take full advantage of the fact that I could get my subject as close as 3 cm from the tip of the lens. So when I first bought the KM Dimage A200, I was a bit disappointed when my subject could only be as close as about 6 inches from the tip of the lens at the telephoto position (200mm). I quickly bought the CL49-200 to compensate and I’m very pleased. I can now get my subject about 3 inches from the tip of the lens. And while this doesn’t sound as good as the 3 cm I had with my old camera, it’s actually much better (i.e., the subject appears much larger) because with the A200, you’re at the full telephoto position (200mm) and with the Z2, you can only be at around 80mm. In other words, even though you can’t get extremely close, that fact that you’re zoomed in all the way more than makes up for it. This lens produces clear, sharp images and is a fantastic addition to my Dimage A200 accessories. But just so you know, the lens will cause vignetting if used at the wide-angle position (not a problem for me). Also, you’ll be happy to know that the lens comes with a small storage pouch so that it won’t get scratched while it’s not in use.
Frederick Carr @ 12:37 am
You can get very close with the regular lens, but you can see the fibers in a fake flower with this one! With Macro (that little lock the lens slider on the side), or with out, these shots are close. Keep in mind, tripod is best. It takes the camera a little bit to focus, & can be tricky sometimes to get a clear shot. But when you do, WOW.
As with many lenses, you can add other ones to this. So you can use your filters as well. I’m thinking about a ring flash, or the antenna one, to add another depth of close shots. I am getting additional macro lenes, so I can play around even more. Combined with this camera (see review), you get some outstanding close up shots. Just remember to turn off your wide angle setting or other tricks, when using the macro lens.
Raymond F. Gillis @ 2:52 am
This very effective lens, priced right as well, turns my Konica-Minolta DiMage A200 from a very decent Close Up shooter to a Super Macro wonder. It works very well, the optics are first rate…a simple 49mm screw on lens…and I think you’ll be pleased with the investment…I was.
T. Fonte @ 4:30 am
Very sharp and clear closeup lens. Screws on to 49mm threads on other lenses. Very inexpensive. Great alternative to buying a dedicated macro lens.