Description
Backscatter M52_Wide_Angle Air Lens
Enhance Your Underwater Photography with the Backscatter M52_Wide_Angle Air Lens
The Backscatter M52 Wide Angle Air Lens is a game-changer for the Olympus TG series of underwater camera systems. Designed specifically for underwater shooting, this wet-mount lens delivers superior edge-to-edge sharpness, minimal distortion, and a wide 81-degree field of view—perfect for capturing stunning reefscapes, large marine life, and immersive dive scenes.
The Backscatter Wide Angle Air Lens ensures vibrant, true-to-life colours and high-contrast images in even the most challenging underwater lighting conditions. Its air lens design reduces the water-to-glass interface, improving image clarity and reducing aberrations common in underwater photography.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic beginner, the Backscatter Air Lens is lightweight, easy to attach, and compatible with any housing featuring a 52mm threaded port. Its compact form factor makes it an ideal travel companion for any dive trip.
Product specification of the Air Lens
- 81° Underwater Field of View
- Wet-Mate Lens
- Sharp Corners
- No Vignetting
- Anti-Reflection Coating
- Zoom Through for Tighter Shots
- Works with TG-5, TG-6, & TG-7 Microscope Mode for macro while installed
- 165-feet / 50-meter depth rating
- Includes Dome Cover, Rear Lens Cap, Fiber Optic Cable Adapter
M52 Air Lens NOT Compatible With No-Burp O-rings
Why do we use a wide angle lens for underwater photography?
1. Capture More of the Scene
Water limits visibility, so you often need to get closer to your subject to reduce backscatter and improve clarity. A wide-angle lens lets you:
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Get close without cutting off parts of the subject (like large animals, reef structures, or wrecks).
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Include more background or environment, creating dramatic, immersive images.
2. Reduce Backscatter
Backscatter happens when your strobe light hits particles in the water between you and the subject. With a wide-angle lens, you can:
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Get closer to the subject.
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Use your strobes more effectively at a shorter distance.
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Minimise the amount of water (and particles) between the lens and the subject, leading to cleaner, clearer shots.
3. Improve Sharpness and Contrast
Wide-angle lenses designed for underwater use are optimised to:
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Minimise distortion and edge softness.
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Provide crisp detail across the entire frame, even in underwater conditions.
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Maintain vibrant colours and contrast that might otherwise be lost.
4. Ideal for Large Subjects
If you’re photographing:
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Wrecks
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Coral reefs
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Schools of fish
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Large animals like manta rays, sharks, or whales
A wide-angle lens is essential. It lets you fit the entire subject into your frame without having to swim too far away, which would decrease visibility and sharpness. Check out other lens we have in-store.
