16-85VR on Sea and Sea

I want to buy the 16-85VR for my D300,

I using Sea&Sea housing, the lens need a diopiter for u/w?

the compact dome port work with the lens or i need Ex. Ring (for the port) ?

thanks

I want to buy the 16-85VR for my D300,

I using Sea&Sea housing, the lens need a diopiter for u/w?

the compact dome port work with the lens or i need Ex. Ring (for the port) ?

 

thanks

With a min. focus of 38 cm you will need a diopter. Contact S&S.

If I had to guess, I'd say you'll need at least the 40mm extension, and maybe the 40mm+20mm extensions with the compact dome port.

Like deep6 said, you'll need a diopter.

I haven't used the 16-85VR so I can't say for sure.

long zooms can be quite a challenge:

you have 3 issues:

- you don't want the extensions so long that the lens vignettes at 16mm

- you don't want the extensions so short that the lens hits the dome port at 85mm

- even with the 40mm extension, the lens may fit, but it might not be at the nodal point of the lens for optimal sharpness

- you can also try the larger fisheye dome port + a 40mm extension

did you also look at the sigma 17-70? (no diopter needed)

I just got the sigma 17-70 HSM from a friend to test it...

i will try it with the compact dome port and the fisheye dome port to see where it's work better....

i want the 16-85VR for sharks and mantas... i don't think i'll use all the way to 85 underwater ...

Some results :

Sigma 17-70 HSM + Sea&Sea housing (D300)

Compact dome port + 40mm Ex. ring - usable from 17 to 62mm .

Fisheye dome port - usable from 17 to 50mm .

fisheye dome port + 40mm Ex. ring - All The Way.

With the Nikon 18-70 + Same housing.

Compact dome port + 40mm Ex. ring - All the Way.

I will chack the old sigma 17-70 (non HSM) later on...

the old nikon 18-55 work perfect with the compact dome port (no Ex. needed) -but it a kit lens

the only issues i've had with the 18-55 ed are that i would have got a nicer shot if i had either my 12-24 of 105 on instead. great lens with a +2 underwater.