Nauticam Compact Macro Converter CMC-2

Nauticam Compact Macro Converter CMC-2

Easy to use with unmatched image quality

Nauticam Compact Macro Converter CMC-2 (18302)

Easy to use with unmatched image quality

CMC-2 is a new macro lens designed to stand alongside the previous CMC-1, offering a less powerful lens choice for “larger” macro subjects that is noticeably easier to use.

CMC-2 is a follow-up to the CMC-1 designed to give photographers using compact systems more magnification choices without sacrificing quality. New underwater photographers, or new system owners, will appreciate an easier to use lens with more accurate autofocus performance than stronger lenses can offer. More experienced users will find that CMC-2 is an ideal companion to CMC-1, allowing the perfect lens to be selected based on the subject size. 

Improved Sharpness

There's a stunning increase in overall image sharpness when comparing shots taken with CMC-2 to those behind a flat port (with no accessory lens at all). It became clear that with both compact cameras at full telephoto and mirrorless interchangeable lens systems the conversion lens markedly improved overall sharpness. Simply put - an image taken underwater with CMC-2 is sharper than the same image taken with no accessory lens mounted. 

Breakthrough Lens Design

The CMC-2 takes a radically different approach: it complements an entire system - camera, lens, port, air, and water – as a whole. This accounts for the critical air-water interfaces in a conversion lens design to achieve the best image quality possible.

Uncompromising Optical Quality

The CMC-2, like all Nauticam Macro Converters, is constructed from lenses precision crafted of specially formulated low dispersion optical grade glass, ground to the most demanding standards. This means greater sharpness and contrast on every shot and extraordinary resolution rivaling a macro lens used in air. 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. This means superior light transmission, accurate color and no distortion and vignetting in the most demanding situations.

These exceptional optics are assembled in a rugged hard anodized aluminum housing, and nitrogen purged during assembly to eliminate fogging.

Stunning Magnification

As an example, the popular Sony RX100 M4 can capture an image area 160mm (6.3 in.) wide at its full telephoto zoom position and minimum focus distance.  With the addition of CMC-2, that image area is reduced to 55mm (2.2 in) wide.  CMC-1 brings the minimum focus distance even closer, allowing a captured frame 36mm (1.4 in) wide!

Optimized for Autofocus

By utilizing a specially developed algorithm in the lens design process, the CMC-2 renders superior image quality over the full focusing range of the camera lens. This, combined with the high brightness and contrast of the image, allows the autofocus system of the camera to work well - often better than less powerful close focus lenses. Just as important are the out-of-focus (Bokeh) portions of the image that exhibit the same creamy smooth quality that photographers appreciate when shooting macro in air - all without color fringing common to traditional magnifying lenses.

Avoiding Diffraction

Due to the overall superior optical performance and precision focus of the CMC-2 it is possible to shoot larger apertures with excellent image quality. This avoids reaching the diffraction limit of high resolution sensors, and allows selective focus effects with narrow depth of field in super macro images.

Mounting, and Using the CMC

The CMC-2 ships with the common 67mm threaded lens mount. The lens has a protruding rear element, designed to place the  accessory optic as close to the camera lens port as is possible, providing the best overall image quality when used with flip lens adapters.  A flush mount adapter ring is used when attaching CMC-2 directly to an underwater housing, and is included with the lens.

Mounting Configurations

Nothing beats the convenience of flip adapters, allowing the accessory lenses to be flipped in place when needed, and conveniently swung out of the way for normal lens shooting. The Nauticam bayonet system is compatible with CMC-2. (pn 81302).

New M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports, pn 25108, allows both CMC-1 and CMC-2 to be used on the same dive for multiple macro framing options.

A word on magnification…

In an attempt to make the power and utility of these lenses less confusing, we offer a simplified magnification factor.  CMC-2 offers 2.8x magnification (as an average) with compact cameras currently supported by Nauticam housings. For comparison, CMC-1 results in 4.5x average magnification.

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