Nauticam is dedicated to designing the finest underwater imaging products available. The new EMWL – Extended Macro Wide Lens – takes that innovation to the next level. The EMWL allows you to shoot macro, wide-angle and combine the styles to create images we only dreamed about previously!
The EMWL was built to work with many popular macro lenses and is optimized for both stills and video. It is a wet mount design so the lens can be attached and removed underwater. This increases the versatility of the entire system and other accessories like SMC and CMC macro converters can also be used.
It is a modular design with three individual pieces that make up the EMWL: the Focusing Unit, the Relay Module, and the Objective Lens. Nauticam has made components optimized to work with different camera brands and their macro lenses, as well as choices for four unique perspectives.
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EMWL
EMWL
Video by Lionel Pawlowski, courtesy of Nauticam
The EMWL Modules
1. Focusing Unit
There are three focusing units designed to work with the EMWL:
- #87201 EMWL Focusing Unit 1
- #87202 EMWL Focusing Unit 2
- #87203 EMWL Focusing Unit 3
Refer to the EMWL Port Chart for compatibility.
2. Relay Lens
The EMWL can be used with or without the relay lens.
Without the relay lens, you will have an inverted image, but the overall length of the EMWL will be approximately 6.5 inches (164.5mm) shorter.
The EMWL Angled Relay Lens can replace the standard relay lens (above) and allows for using objective lenses at an angle.
3. Objective Lens
There are four different versions with varying degrees of angle-of-view. Choose the one that works best for your aims, or all four.
- 60° #87221
- 100° #87222
- 130° #87223
- 160° #87226
Make sure you have the correct Focusing Unit for your system.
Note: The EMWL Port Chart tells you which EMWL Set to buy for your system. If you only want some modules rather than the whole set for your lens, the following key applies:
- EMWL Set #1: Use Focusing Unit 1
- EMWL Set #2: Use Focusing Unit 2
- EMWL Set #3: Use Focusing Unit 3
Nauticam EMWL Focusing Units - 87201, 87202, 87203
There are three focusing units designed to work with the EMWL:
EMWL Focusing Unit #1
EMWL Focusing Unit #2
EMWL Focusing Unit #3
Refer to the EMWL Port Chart for compatibility.
Specifications
|
Focusing Unit |
Product Number |
Diameter x Length (mm) |
Weight in Air / Underwater |
|
#1 |
87201 |
96.0 X 83.4 |
728 / 490g |
|
#2 |
87202 |
96.0 X 71.4 |
592 / 390g |
|
#3 |
87203 |
96.0 X 66.9 |
558 / 370g |
To ensure the best results across a range of cameras, there are three focusing units – each unit is optically custom-designed to work with the recommended primary lenses. Make sure you purchase the correct unit for your system by viewing the port chart.
Mounts
Nauticam EMWL 150mm Relay Lens - 87211
The Relay Lens is optional, but without it, your image will be inverted. A Reverse Viewfinder is one solution to this. Additionally, if you're using a monitor, some enable inverted display.
Options
Nauticam EMWL Objective Lens - 87221, 87222, 87223, 87226
There are four objective lenses designed to give four unique perspectives.
There are four different versions with varying degrees of angle-of-view. You would choose one based on the look, subject or type of image you would like to produce. These, like the other two parts, can all be put together and disassembled underwater. You could keep all four objective lenses with you and swap out when needed. You can shoot these just like you would any other lens, but the real magic happens when you get up close to your subject.
The 160°, 130° and 100° objective lenses will focus as close as the front element and the 60° objective lens can focus as close as 15mm. You could fill up most of the frame with a nudibranch and still have room for a diver in the background! The EMWL is a great tool to boost your creativity.
60° Objective Lens 87221
For a narrower angle-of-view or if you would like the background elements to look more compressed, than the 60° objective lens is the perfect choice. It is designed with 9 elements in 6 groups. There are three focusing ranges that can be set on the lens, ∞-55mm, 55-25mm and 25-15mm. I would suggest setting it to the ∞-55mm setting and adjust to one of the closer settings when working extremely close to a subject. The closer setting work similar to an extension tube by moving the lens further away from the sensor.
100° Objective Lens 87222
This is an extremely versatile angle of view. It is the smallest and sleekest in physical size making it a good choice for timid subjects and tight spaces. It is designed with 9 elements in 6 groups. An angle of view of 100° is still a lot of background space for small macro subjects or to shoot wide angle with. A 16mm lens on FF is 107° for comparison.
130° Objective Lens 87223
This ultra wide Objective Lens is designed with 9 elements in 7 groups. The image quality rivals the best wide angle lenses so feel free to shoot it for traditional wide angle shots or macro subjects with background elements.
160° Objective Lens 87226
This is the widest of the four Objective Lenses. It is perfect for larger macro subjects or any image where you want to see more of the background. The small front element offers many creative opportunities.
|
Objective Lens |
Product Number |
Diameter x Length (mm) |
Weight in Air / Underwater |
|
60 ° |
87221 |
62.0 X 97.0 |
378 / 260g |
|
100 ° |
87222 |
62.0 X 88.5 |
219 / 140g |
|
130 ° |
87223 |
62.0 X 123.2 |
520 / 310g |
|
160 ° |
87226 | 62.0 X 81.5 |
235 / 145g |
Choose one based on the look, subject or type of image you would like to produce, or keep all four objective lenses with you and swap out when needed.
Accessories
