Susa Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Hi, has anybody heard from SMC-3. It was shown in a picture on Facebook from a Nauticam ambassador. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Architeuthis Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Seems to be an overworked version of SMC-1: https://www.uwcamerastore.com/nauticam-super-macro-convertor-3-smc-3-81203 Interested to hear/read what the benefit will be... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedonist222 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 A refreshed SMC-1. Wow. I wonder what they could have improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Mustard Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 I've been shooting it since May. Haven't used my SMC-1 since, although the performance is very, very similar. I like it very much, although the other products are more interesting to me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlaity Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 That looks great, thanks for the preview. Are you using the 5T close-up lens with magnifiers like this one, or only one at a time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Lai Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Thanks to Dr. Mustard for sharing some of the first images of our new SMC-3 ! What I wanted to achieve was to make use of the experience I accumulated over the years to improve one of the best macro lens even further. While maintaining the same magnification, with the use of some extreme glass material (very high refractive index and special dispersion character), I was able to reduce 1/3 of the weight of the original SMC-1, 40% of the thickness, while increased the longest working distance by 8mm. Theoretically, internal reflection has been eliminated. Yet to be confirmed from extensive field tests. Edward 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedonist222 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 27 minutes ago, Edward Lai said: Thanks to Dr. Mustard for sharing some of the first images of our new SMC-3 ! What I wanted to achieve was to make use of the experience I accumulated over the years to improve one of the best macro lens even further. While maintaining the same magnification, with the use of some extreme glass material (very high refractive index and special dispersion character), I was able to reduce 1/3 of the weight of the original SMC-1, 40% of the thickness, while increased the longest working distance by 8mm. Theoretically, internal reflection has been eliminated. Yet to be confirmed from extensive field tests. Edward Wow. Now that sounds very interesting. I regard the SMC-1 as very sharp. In fact, on some of my photographs, it's provided a sharper output than the lens itself (with using the diopter). I'm very excited and looking forward. Thanks for this snippet of info, Edward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGWVPhoto Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Hey everyone, The Nauticam SMC-3 Just went live on Reef Photo's website! https://reefphoto.com/products/nauticam-super-macro-convertor-3-2-3x-magnification 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davide DB Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Does it work with an M43 lens? Do SMC1 & 2 work with M43 lens? 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipBPhoto Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 55 minutes ago, LGWVPhoto said: The Nauticam SMC-3 Just went live on Reef Photo's website! Already ordered mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipBPhoto Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 43 minutes ago, Davide DB said: Does it work with an M43 lens? Do SMC1 & 2 work with M43 lens? 😇 Based on the N85 chart, the SMC is only recommended for the Oly 90. The CMCs are more widely used for m43. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Hicks Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 4 hours ago, ChipBPhoto said: Already ordered mine! Do you already have an Smc-1? I am curious what hole or need this fills for you? Isn't it the same magnification as the Smc-1? I have the Subsee +5 & +10, but rarely use the +10. It's 3.5x magnification is just too tiny for my tastes most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipBPhoto Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 20 minutes ago, Dave_Hicks said: Do you already have an Smc-1? I am curious what hole or need this fills for you? Isn't it the same magnification as the Smc-1? I have the Subsee +5 & +10, but rarely use the +10. It's 3.5x magnification is just too tiny for my tastes most of the time. Great question. The new one is positioned as an upgraded version of the SMC-1. I am told the focus is more even across the plain, lighter, and a little easier overall to use. Alex M has been using one for several months and likes it. A bit of an impulse buy being sight unseen, but from other insiders it sounds like a nice update. Is it a must-buy if the SMC-1 is already in the kit? Probably not, but I am doing a great deal more macro and will take the upgrades. I’ll let you know in a few weeks once it arrives. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 I know Nauticam sets the bar high but it would be great to have a comparison of sharpness and contrast (on full frame) of macro wet lenses around this strength and include lenses like AOI UCL-09PRO, Saga +15, Weefine+13/Kraken +13, and Inon UCL-67. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeyjack Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 5 hours ago, ChipBPhoto said: Based on the N85 chart, the SMC is only recommended for the Oly 90. The CMCs are more widely used for m43. I use the Oly 90 and can't imagine using a diopter with it! You coudl get some crazy magnification though I'm sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Mustard Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 5 hours ago, ChipBPhoto said: Great question. The new one is positioned as an upgraded version of the SMC-1. I am told the focus is more even across the plain, lighter, and a little easier overall to use. Alex M has been using one for several months and likes it. A bit of an impulse buy being sight unseen, but from other insiders it sounds like a nice update. Is it a must-buy if the SMC-1 is already in the kit? Probably not, but I am doing a great deal more macro and will take the upgrades. I’ll let you know in a few weeks once it arrives. I'd just say it does the same job as the SMC-1 (but is also optimised to work with the Sony 90mm as well as the 100/105mm lenses) and incorporates what Nauticam have learned about optics in the 10 years since the SMC-1 was introduced. If you have an SMC-1 and are happy there is no need to upgrade. If your SMC-1 is getting a bit tatty then this is a good reason to replace it. If you shoot Sony and regularly see the cut off with the SMC-1, then this gets rid of it. Alex 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davide DB Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 On 10/15/2024 at 11:59 PM, ChipBPhoto said: Based on the N85 chart, the SMC is only recommended for the Oly 90. The CMCs are more widely used for m43. Yes of course, mine was a curiosity because for video a CMC-1 is really difficult to use and I saw this one has a longer working range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellhole Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Compatible Lenses (More Coming Soon) Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm F2.8 ASPH. EGA O.I.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davide DB Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 7 hours ago, hellhole said: Compatible Lenses (More Coming Soon) Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Panasonic LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm F2.8 ASPH. EGA O.I.S. My lens 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwiftFF5 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Hmmmm, my current favorite lens "Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro" is on the list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Ledo Lizarraga Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 It is great to see compatibility for M43 lenses!!! I had a look but cannot find what the actual working distance of the Oly 60mm + SMC-3 is. Would be great to compare it with the Oly 60mm + CMC-1 but I am assuming the SMC-3 would be more flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlaity Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 I love my SMC-1. I found it sharper with nicer bokeh than the Subsea +5. Almost all my macro photos are taken with the Canon 100mm EF (non-L) and SMC-1 except for black water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinO Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 On 10/16/2024 at 4:31 AM, Whiskeyjack said: I use the Oly 90 and can't imagine using a diopter with it! You coudl get some crazy magnification though I'm sure... No, I can't imagine using the Oly 90mm with the SMC- 3 either it's hard enough with the lens on 2x .... But I'll throw out a challenge to someone willing and able to take the first picture of Shaun the Sheep's testicles. Do I also hear the sound of many photographers singing? 🎵 "All I want for Christmas is an SMC-3?" 🎵 Sorry for using the C- word in October... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davide DB Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 4 hours ago, JustinO said: No, I can't imagine using the Oly 90mm with the SMC- 3 either it's hard enough with the lens on 2x .... But I'll throw out a challenge to someone willing and able to take the first picture of Shaun the Sheep's testicles. Do I also hear the sound of many photographers singing? 🎵 "All I want for Christmas is an SMC-3?" 🎵 Sorry for using the C- word in October... This guy would make great use of it https://www.facebook.com/fredimiri.schaschl/videos/852943360375834 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeyjack Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 4 hours ago, Davide DB said: This guy would make great use of it https://www.facebook.com/fredimiri.schaschl/videos/852943360375834 Yeah this guy's videos are impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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