Inon UCL-165 Macro Lens Stacked Review and Samples

The Inon UCL-165 has been one of the most popular macro lenses for underwater in the past few years.

The lens, which has a focal length of 165mm creates a magnified image by shortening the minimal focus length determined by the camera lens when zoomed in thus making the subject appear larger on the sensor.

A single lens yields a magnification equivalent to a +6 diopter, which is great for capturing small critters, but many start out with a single lens knowing that they can add a second one in the future once they master the difficulties of focusing and shooting with a macro lens underwater.

Adding a second lens works surprisingly well and creates a new lens equivalent to a +12 diopter and capable of sharp super macro shots.

Here are some samples shots taken in the Red Sea with 2 x UCL-165 stacked on a Canon S110 used at full zoom:

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Ran Mor

Sales and Marketing at Mozaik Underwater Cameras

Ran is a professional photographer for over 14 years. His passion for scuba diving and photography has pushed him to combine his profession and hobby and become a professional underwater photographer. Teaching is one of his greatest passions and over the years he has shared his experience with many divers and aspiring photographers. Along with his wife Danielle, an experienced Scuba Instructor, they have founded Dive and More, leading dive trips and UW photo workshops all over the world. Ran is also an electrical engineer and an avid internet marketing specialist.
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