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

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

USED - Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Fisheye Lens for Nikon F Mount Cameras

$250

15mm Fisheye
180° Angle of Coverage on 35mm Sensor
Nikon F Mount
Autofocus Not Compatible with Nikon Z Mount or Other Lens Adapters

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

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.

Nauticam WWL-1B Wet Wide Lens

$1700

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

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

$3300

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

$4500

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

Nauticam WACP-1B N100/N120 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Underwater Lens Port

$5200

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

$7500

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

$9500

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

$9500

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

Best Underwater Lenses for DSLR Cameras

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

$37.28

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

$37.28

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

$37.28

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

$50

USED - Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Fisheye Lens for Nikon F Mount Cameras

$250

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

$435

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

$600

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

$749.95

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

$800

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

$900

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

$999

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

$999

Kraken KRL-09S Underwater Wide Angle Conversion Lens

$999

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

$1199

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

$1249.95

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

$1449

USED Nauticam EMWL 130° Objective Lens

$1499

Nauticam WWL-1B Wet Wide Lens

$1700

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

$1999

Package Includes

Nauticam EMWL 160° Objective Lens

$3300

Nauticam EMWL 45° Angled Relay Pentamirror Lens

$4500

Nauticam WACP-1B N100/N120 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Underwater Lens Port

$5200

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

$7500

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

$9500

Nauticam Extended Macro Wide Lens Set #1 includes:

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

$9500

Nauticam Extended Macro Wide Lens Set #2 includes:

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