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Looking for CL49-200 Closeup Lens for DiMage A200

Started Oct 8, 2019 | Discussions
Legalese New Member • Posts: 1
Looking for CL49-200 Closeup Lens for DiMage A200

I have an A200 camera that has been sitting in my closet for years and I'm just now learning to use it.  Can't find the closeup lens on eBay or Amazon, and no sources come up when I search online.  Does anyone know where I can acquire this lens?  Thanks in advance for any help.

Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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ParangMehta
ParangMehta Regular Member • Posts: 128
Re: Looking for CL49-200 Closeup Lens for DiMage A200
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The Minolta A200 lens has 49 mm filter threads on it. You should be able to get close up lenses of various strengths for it easily.

However, vignetting is common. It might be better to use a 49 to 62 mm step up ring, and use the larger filters. The user manual suggested this, I remember.

Regards,

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EXX
EXX Senior Member • Posts: 1,204
Re: Looking for CL49-200 Closeup Lens for DiMage A200
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Unfortunately, this lens is rare. It is a very good close-up lens, bought it for my A2 when it became available.

You could have a look at the products from Raynox. They deliver good close up lenses.

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Brian Chichester
Brian Chichester Senior Member • Posts: 1,104
Re: Looking for CL49-200 Closeup Lens for DiMage A200

It's not necessary to get a same-brand close-up lens. If the CL49-200 is hard to find, I would suggest the Nikon No. 2 close-up lens: this is 52 mm thread so you would also need a 49-52 step-up ring. The Nikon is a high-quality lens and is relatively easy to find.

And congratulations on using the A200: it's an old camera but I still love and cherish mine.

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