Best Underwater Lenses for DSLR Cameras

Check out our top lens picks for shooting underwater with a Canon or Nikon DSLR camera. Backscatter is your expert source for the best underwater lenses for compact, mirrorless, and SLR cameras. See some of our amazing underwater videos and test footage. Please give our expert staff a call or email to discuss which lens is the best for your underwater camera system.

Schneider Optics B + W 40.5mm Close Up +4 Diopter Lens

$37.28

Schneider Optics B + W 40.5mm Close Up +4 Diopter Lens

Schneider Optics B + W 40.5mm Close Up +3 Diopter Lens

$37.28

Schneider Optics B + W 40.5mm Close Up +3 Diopter Lens

Schneider Optics B + W 40.5mm Close Up +2 Diopter Lens

$37.28

Schneider Optics B + W 40.5mm Close Up +2 Diopter Lens

Schneider Optics B+W 55mm +4 Close-up Diopter - NL-4

$39.28

Schneider Optics B+W 55mm +4 Close-up Diopter - NL-4

OPEN BOX DISPLAY Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens

$50

  • Nikon F Lens Mount
  • Angle of View: 76°-28° (APS-C)
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 10.8in / 0.25m
  • Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot
  • Filter Diameter: 55mm

OPEN BOX DISPLAY Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye Lens - Nikon

$435

The Tokina AT-X 107 DX is a fish-eye lens that gives the digital photographer an approximate 180° field of view with dramatic curvature of field or fish-eye effect. With this lens an entire view or vista can be captured, wider than the human eye can see. The AT-X 107 opens an entirely new dimension of photography. Unlike other fish-lenses, the AT-X 107 DX gives a full corner-to-corner image.

USED - Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Fisheye Lens with Kenko 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon EF

$600

Package Includes:

  • USED Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Fisheye Lens for Canon EF
  • USED Kenko 1.4X Pro 300DGX Teleconverter for Canon EF

Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.8G ED NIKKOR Lens

$749.95

  • Nikon AF-S Lens Mount
  • ƒ1.8 Aperature
  • Angle of View: 61° (DX) / 84° (FX)
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 9in / 0.23m
  • Filter Size: 72mm

USED Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens

$800

  • EF Lens Mount
  • 100-400mm Telephoto Lens
  • 24.4° - 6.2° of coverage
  • 77mm Threaded Filter Mount

USED Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED Lens

$900

  • Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
  • Angle of View: 114°-75°
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 7.9in / 0.2m
  • Filter Diameter: None

USED Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye NIKKOR Lens

$999

  • Widest NIKKOR fisheye lens yet and the first with zoom capability
  • Capture epic 180° circular images and traditional frame-filling fisheye images
  • Close focusing up to 0.5 inches from your subject for macro-style fisheye images
  • Weather-sealed design and Nikon's protective Fluorine Coat for use in harsh conditions
  • Equally suited for still photography and video work

OPEN BOX DISPLAY - Nauticam WWL-1 Wet Wide Lens 130° 67mm Wetmate lens

$999

  • 130° Angle Of Coverage
  • Full Zoom Through
  • Includes 67mm & Bayonet Mount
  • Includes Hard Caps & Travel Case

Kraken KRL-09S Underwater Wide Angle Conversion Lens

$999


  • Designed for 60mm Lenses
  • Field Of View Conversion: 60mm (39.7°) → 4.9mm (154.8°)
  • 67mm Threaded Lens
  • Depth Rating: 60m / 197ft

USED Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye Lens & Nauticam Zoom Gear

$1199

Package Includes:

  • USED Nikon 8-15mm Fisheye Zoom Lens
  • USED Nauticam N8-15-Z Zoom Gear

Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye NIKKOR Lens

$1249.95

  • Nikon F Mount Lens
  • Full Frame Fisheye Lens
  • Circular Fisheye to Full-Frame Fisheye lens
  • Angle of View: 180° 
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 6in / 0.16m
  • Filter Size Diameter: None

Laowa Venus 24mm f/14 Macro Probe Lens - Nikon F Mount

$1449

  • 24mm 84° Angle of Coverage
  • 2:1 Macro Wide Lens
  • ƒ14-ƒ40 Aperture Range
  • Built-In LED Ring Light

Nauticam WWL-1B Wet Wide Lens

$1494

  • 130° Wide Angle Lens
  • Built-in Float Collar
  • Hard Lens Cover Included
  • Mount System: Bayonet Mount II
  • Depth Rating: 150m/490ft

USED Nauticam EMWL 130° Objective Lens

$1499

This is the widest of the three Objective Lenses for the Extended Macro Wide Lens, designed with 9 elements in 7 groups. It is perfect for larger macro subjects or any image where you want to see more of the background. The image quality rivals the best wide angle lenses so feel free to shoot it for traditional wide angle shots as well.

Used Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens, Nauticam Zoom Gear & Focusing Extension Ring

$1999

Package Includes

  • Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
  • Nauticam C1124-Z Zoom Gear
  • Nauticam N120 70mm Focusing Extension Ring

Nauticam EMWL 160° Objective Lens

$3075

Building upon the popular and incredibly versatile EMWL water contact optics, Nauticam is proud the announce the new 160° objective lens. The 160° objective lens allows you to get closer and wider than ever before for a truly unique and extremely sharp image. It's the perfect lens for larger macro subjects or any image where you want a greater perspective of the subject’s environment.

Nauticam EMWL 45° Angled Relay Pentamirror Lens

$4129

Lets you angle the EMWL lens 45° so you do not have be sitting on the bottom.

Nauticam N100/N120 WACP 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Underwater Lens Port

$4832

  • Nauticam N120 & N100 Port System
  • Designed for 28mm equiv. Lenses
  • Increase the Field Of View to 130°
  • 10g Negative in Water
  • Hard Front & Rear Covers
  • Includes Padded Travel Case
  • Depth Rating 105m / 492ft

Nauticam FCP-1 N120 / N100 Fisheye Conversion Port Underwater Lens Port

$6941

  • Nauticam N120 & N100 Port System
  • 170° Field of View
  • Designed for 28mm Lenses
  • Buoyancy in water: Negative 0.4kg / 0.9lbs
  • Designed for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Super35 Cinema Systems
  • Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Nauticam EMWL Underwater Bugeye Lens Set #1 for Nikon & Micro 4/3 Cameras

$8786

Nauticam Extended Macro Wide Lens Set #1 includes:

  • 87201 Nikon and Micro Four Thirds Focusing Unit
  • 87211 Relay Lens
  • 87221 60° Objective Lens
  • 87222 100° Objective Lens
  • 87223 130° Objective Lens

Nauticam EMWL Underwater Bugeye Lens Set #2 for Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon Z Cameras

$8786

Nauticam Extended Macro Wide Lens Set #2 includes:

  • 87202 Canon Focusing Unit
  • 87211 Relay Lens
  • 87221 60° Objective Lens
  • 87222 100° Objective Lens
  • 87223 130° Objective Lens

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