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Nikon 20mm 1.8 for white sharks?

Started Sep 27, 2019 | Discussions thread
kelpdiver Veteran Member • Posts: 5,564
Re: Nikon 20mm 1.8 for white sharks?

James809 wrote:

What housing are you planning to use? My housing dictates at least 50mm due to the barrel of the housing, otherwise I get vignetting that I need to crop away later.

change housings then. You essentially have a macro only housing then.

Fortunately I have several 50mm and 35-70mm lenses, so it's far from a problem. Just pointing out to the OP that if his lens isn't long enough, he'll have a similar issue.

And I'm pointing out that this is a compromised setup.  It seems to be the biggest knock against cheap housings with limited port options.

The first edict of UW photography is get close.   Less water clarity concerns, and better lighting.   Once you're past about 6', you're shooting with ambient light.

If I'm not shooting macro, the longest lens I have is a 24mm equivalent.  (7-14 on a 4/3rds)

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