Best Underwater Super Macro Lens

Are you ready for super macro? Backscatter is your expert source for the best underwater super macro lenses for compact, mirrorless, and SLR cameras. These super macro lenses can be added or removed underwater giving you the flexibility to shoot normal-sized or ultra tiny subjects on the same dive. Each of these lenses will perform differently based on your primary camera lens. Check out our comparison for the Best Underwater Lenses for Compact Cameras. Please give our expert staff a call or email to discuss which lens is the best for your underwater camera system.

USED - Aquatica +10 Wet Close-up lens

$175

To enter the realms of super macro photography, one has to address methods of adding magnification to a standard macro lens. This can be done in a multitude of ways, but in underwater photography, the most practical and frequent means of doing so is to add a close-up lens in front of the lens. This close-up lens can be internal or external, but doing so internally limits the photographer's range of subjects for the duration of the dive.

USED - Kraken Macro Lens +6 M67 Diopter "Macro Pro Series"

$250

Underwater Achromatic Close-up Lens
Construction: 4 Elements 3 Groups
Compatible Camera (Up to): Sensor size 36mmx24mm (135mm Full Frame)
Camera Lens: 60mm-105mm
Diopter (Underwater Focal Length): +6 (166.67mm)

USED - Kraken +13 "Lucky 13" M67 Diopter Macro Lens

$350

Lens Construction: 4 elements, 3 groups
Diopter: +13 (76.92mm)
Working Distance: 60mm-85mm (from front of lens)
Max Magnification: x2.5 (area ration x6.25) with 105mm F2.8 macro lens
Mounting Thread: 67mm
Depth Rating: 197ft (60m)

USED - Inon UCL-330M67 Underwater Close-up 67mm Macro Lens

$125

The Inon UCL-330 Close-Up lens is valuable when you need to get a little closer and a little tighter shots. It is not as strong as the Inon UCL-165, but it offers the same quality and durability that Inon has proven over the years with its wet-mate lenses.

USED - Nauticam SMC Multiplier Lens

$500

Use the Nauticam SMC Multiplier with the Nauticam Super Macro Converter SMC-1 close-up lens to get even closer to the action. Boasting a 1:3.5 super macro shooting ratio, you can be sure to get the headshot of that pygmy seahorse.

USED - ReefNet SubSee Magnifier +10 Macro Diopter Lens

$200

ReefNet's SubSee Magnifier is a high-quality close-up lens specifically designed for underwater photographers and videographers. It may be used on its own or mounted in a SubSee Adapter for maximum convenience.

USED - Nauticam CMC-2 Compact Macro Converter 2 Macro Lens

$350

Easy to Use
Improved Sharpness
Optimized for Autofocus
2.8x magnification

Nauticam MFO-1 Mid-Range Focus Optimizer 1 M67 Macro Diopter Lens

$474

Nauticam's newest Water Contact Optic, the Mid-range focus optimizer or MFO-1. The MFO-1's main function is to cancel the focus distance limitation of macro lenses underwater and provide ample focus distance for different sizes of subjects which were previously limited by using SMC-1 or CMC lenses. The MFO-1 also greatly improves optical performance by minimizing aberration.

Nauticam SMC-3 Super Macro Converter 3 M67 Macro Diopter Lens

$562

2.3x Magnification Factor
67mm Threaded Lens
Recessed threads to get the lens closer to the port
Includes 67mm Adapter
Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft

Seacam 4.0 Super Macro Achromat 4:1 67mm Micro Lens

$1479

4:1 Super Macro lens
67mm Threaded Lens
Does Not Work with Seacam MIP Ports

Seacam 3.0 Super Macro Achromat 3:1 Micro M67 Lens

$1085

More Info To Come

ReefNet SubSee +5 Pro M67 Close-Up Lens

$0

MORE INFO & PRICING TO COME

ReefNet SubSee +10 Pro M67 Close-Up Lens

$0

MORE INFO & PRICING TO COME

Seacam 4.0 Super Macro Achromat 4:1 Micro Lens for Seacam MIP80 and Flip Adapter

$1361

4:1 Super Macro lens
Designed for MIP80 & Seacam Flip Adapter
Works with Seacam MIP Ports

Seacam 2.0 Super Macro Achromat 2:1 Micro M67 Lens

$542

2:1 Super Macro lens
67mm Threaded Lens
Works with Seacam MIP Ports

AOI UCL-90PRO +18.5 Close Up Lens

$1119

+18.5 Close-up Macro Lens
67mm Threaded Lens
Depth Rating: 60 Meters/196 Feet
3 Groups 5 Elements Lenses with Multi-layers AR Coating

AOI UCL-09PRO +12.5 Close Up Lens

$789

+12.5 Close-up Macro Lens
67mm Threaded Lens
Depth Rating: 60m / 196ft
2 Groups 5 Elements Lenses with Multi-layers AR Coating

Inon UCL-90 XD Mount Underwater Close-up Macro Lens

$299

High Power +11 Close-up Lens
Long Working Distance for Comfortability
High Quality All Focus Range
Achromat Lens
XD Lens Mount

Inon UCL-67 XD Mount Underwater Close-up Macro Lens

$325

XD Lens Mount
+15 Diopter
Better Working Distance

Inon UCL-165 XD Mount Underwater Close Up Macro Lens

$145

XD Lens Mount
+6 Diopter
Most Versatile Working Distance
Full Zoom through

USED - Nauticam Compact Super Macro Converter CMC-1

$375

Easy to Use
Improved Sharpness
Optimized for Autofocus
4.5x Magnification

REFURBISHED - AOI UCL-05 Underwater +6 Close Up Lens

$125

+6 Diopic Lens
67mm Thread
4 Lenses Elements in 3 Groups
Multi-layers AR Coating
Depth Rating: 60m / 200ft

AOI UCL-900 +15 Underwater Close-Up Lens

$789

+15 Dioptic Power
67mm Threaded Lens
67mm Threaded Front for Accessories
Depth Rating: 196ft / 60m

Aquatica Double Flip Holder with +5 and +10 Close Up Lens Diopter

$760

Aquatica Double Flip Holder with +5 and +10 Close Up Lens Diopter

+15 MacroMate Mini Underwater Macro Lens for GoPro HERO 3, 3+, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

$169

Stunning underwater macro footage

The design team at Backscatter spent more than a year perfecting the ultimate macro lens for GoPro. Watch the video below to see razor-sharp macro images and open a new door on your GoPro creativity.

Precision optical glass and aluminum construction

Don't be fooled by imitations. The +15 MacroMate Mini follows an 18-year product design of premium underwater optics and rugged construction. No plastic mounts to break, and only the highest grade multi-element optics receive the FLIP and MacroMate brand.

Add the +15 MacroMate Mini to your GoPro FLIP or Sharp Wide Lens Pro System

The +15 MacroMate Mini threads into the FLIP 55mm adapter, INCLUDED, or get the optional QRS-02 lens mount to pair with the Sharp Wide Lens Pro. Go professional with a FLIP color correction filter and a +15 MacroMate Mini at your fingertips. The world's greatest and most versatile GoPro lens system has just evolved.

*Requires FLIP Filters Frame or QRS-02 Mount

Isotta M67 Macro Port Lens Adapter for Square Compact Ports

$55

67mm Threaded Port Adapter

AOI UCL-900PRO +23.5 Close Up Lens

$1569

+23.5 Close-up Macro Lens
67mm Threaded Lens
Depth Rating: 60 Meters/196 Feet
3 Groups 5 Elements Lenses with Multi-layers AR Coating

Kraken Macro Lens +6 M67 Diopter "Macro Pro Series"

$299

Underwater Achromatic Close-up Lens
Construction: 4 Elements 3 Groups
Compatible Camera (Up to): Sensor size 36mmx24mm (135mm Full Frame)
Camera Lens: 60mm-105mm
Diopter (Underwater Focal Length): +6 (166.67mm)

Kraken Macro Lens +23 M67 Diopter "Macro Pro Series"

$599

Lens Construction: 5 elements, 3 groups
Max Magnification: x4.2 (Area Ratio x17.64) with Nikon 105mm ƒ2.8 macro lens
Depth Rating: 197ft (60m)
Dimensions: ~71.7x60.3mm

USED Nauticam SMC-1 Multiplier 3.5x Magnification Underwater Macro Lens & Flip Adapter

$450

The multiplier lens elements are precision crafted of specially formulated low-dispersion optical-grade glass and ground to the most demanding standards. These exceptional measures, enhanced by broadband anti-reflective coatings effectively reduce common optical issues such as chromatic aberrations, coma, spherical aberration, and field deformation associated with underwater macro photography using traditional magnifying lenses. These optics are assembled in a rugged hard anodized aluminum housing, and nitrogen purged during assembly to eliminate fogging.

Saga Magic Tube

$139

Unique Images
Close Focus Mirrored Lens
67mm Thread
Works with +5, +10 & +15 Lenses

Kraken +13 "Lucky 13" M67 Diopter Macro Lens

$425

Lens Construction: 4 elements, 3 groups
Diopter: +13 (76.92mm)
Working Distance: 60mm-85mm (from front of lens)
Max Magnification: x2.5 (area ration x6.25) with 105mm F2.8 macro lens
Mounting Thread: 67mm
Depth Rating: 197ft (60m)

i-Dive UCL-02 +8 Macro Close-Up Lens

$134

i-Dive UCL-02 +8 Macro Close-Up Lens

i-Dive UCL-01 +4 Macro Close-Up Lens

$110

i-Dive UCL-01 +4 Macro Close-Up Lens

Inon UCL-90 M67 Underwater Close-up Macro Lens

$295

High Power +11 Close-up Lens
Long Working Distance for Comfortability
High Quality All Focus Range
Achromat Lens
Stack Another M67 Lens
Compatible with M67 Flip Adapter

Kraken +12 67mm Close-Up Macro Lens

$245

Diopter: +13 (76.92mm)
Working Distance: 60mm-85mm
Max Magnification: x2.5
Mounting Thread: 67mm
Depth Rating: 197ft (60m)

Saga Magic Ball Macro Wide Lens

$259

Unique Images
Close Focus Wide Lens
67mm Thread
Works with +5, +10 & +15 Lenses

Nauticam SMC-2 Super Macro Converter 2 Lens

$1142

4:1 Reproduction
Increased Working Distance
Better Edge to Edge Image Quality
Higher Contrast
Lower Color Fringing
Higher Magnification Than Other Popular Super Macro Tools

SAGA Adapter Ring M67 for Trio - Subal Standard Ports

$66.74

SAGA Adapter Ring M67 for Trio - Subal Standard Ports

SAGA +25 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

$380.4

SAGA +25 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

SAGA +20 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

$324.15

SAGA +20 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

SAGA +15 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

$266.94

SAGA +15 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

SAGA +10 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

$204.98

67mm Threaded Lens
+10 Dioptic Power
Dual Achromatic Lens

SAGA +5 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

$166.85

SAGA +5 Diopter Achromatic Close-Up Macro Lens

Inon UCL-67 M67 Underwater Close-up Macro Lens

$327

67mm Threaded Lens
+15 Diopter
Better Working Distance

Saga TRIO +5, +10 & +15 Close-Up Macro Lens System

$807.52

Three Lens Options - +5, +10, +15
Machined Anodized Aluminum Body
Thread M67
Two flat BK7 Optical Glass
Anti-Scratch & Anti-Reflection Coating

Nauticam CMC-2 Compact Macro Convertor 2 Macro Lens

$413

Easy to Use
Improved Sharpness
Optimized for Autofocus
2.8x magnification

AOI UCL-09 67mm Underwater +12.5 Close-up Lens

$360

Waterproof to 60 Meters
+12.5 Close-up Lens
Includes: Lens Pouch, ABS Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap and Lens Secure Line

AOI UCL-05L Underwater +6 Close-Up Lens

$409

+6 Diopic Lens
67mm Thread
4 Lenses Elements in 3 Groups
Multi-layers AR Coating
Depth Rating: 60m / 200ft

Nauticam SMC Multiplier Lens

$591

Use the Nauticam SMC Multiplier with the Nauticam Super Macro Converter SMC-1 close up lens to get even closer to the action. Boasting a 1:3.5 super macro shooting ration, you can be sure to get the head shot of that pigmy seahorse.