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Neewer 40090852 52mm Fisheye Wide Angle Macro Lens
Neewer 40090852 52mm Fisheye Wide Angle Macro Lens
Neewer 40090852 52mm Fisheye Wide Angle Macro Lens
Neewer 40090852 52mm Fisheye Wide Angle Macro Lens
Neewer 40090852 52mm Fisheye Wide Angle Macro Lens
Neewer 40090852 52mm Fisheye Wide Angle Macro Lens
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Neewer 40090852 52mm Fisheye Wide Angle Macro Lens

★★★★★3.3 (44 reviews)

Expand your creative range with 180-degree fisheye distortion and macro close-up capability in one affordable 52mm lens.

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Overview

The Neewer 40090852 is a screw-on conversion lens that threads onto any 52mm filter thread, instantly transforming your standard lens into a 0.35x fisheye with a 180-degree diagonal field of view. Its HD multicoated optical glass helps manage reflections and flare, delivering usable results for creative landscape, architecture, and artistic photography. Because it sits in front of your existing lens, autofocus and metering continue to work normally, making it a plug-and-play addition to your kit.

What sets this lens apart from a simple wide-angle adapter is its two-piece detachable construction. Unscrew the front fisheye element and you're left with a macro close-up lens that lets you focus on subjects at very short distances, revealing fine textures and small details. For photographers who want to explore both extreme wide-angle distortion and tabletop macro work without investing in dedicated lenses, this affordable combo offers genuine versatility in a compact, lightweight package.

Specifications

Magnification
0.35x
Filter Thread Size
52mm
Angle of View
180 degrees diagonal
Lens Construction
HD multicoated optical glass
Design
Detachable front element with macro close-up portion
Brand
Neewer
Model
40090852

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Detachable two-part design lets you switch between fisheye and macro without carrying extra gear.
  • HD multicoated glass helps reduce flare and ghosting in high-contrast scenes.
  • The 0.35x wide conversion gives a dramatic 180-degree diagonal field of view.
  • Very affordable entry point for experimenting with fisheye photography.
  • Lightweight attachment that adds minimal bulk to your existing 52mm-threaded lens.

👎 Cons

  • Only fits 52mm filter threads, so an adapter ring is required for other lens sizes.
  • USB 2.0-era optical add-on quality will show softness and chromatic aberration toward the edges.
  • Strong barrel distortion is inherent to the design and cannot be fully corrected in post.
  • The macro portion offers limited working distance, making lighting close-up subjects difficult.

Frequently Asked Questions

It attaches to any lens or filter thread with a 52mm diameter. If your lens has a different thread size, you'll need a step-up or step-down adapter ring.
Yes. The lens has a detachable design — you can remove the front fisheye portion and use just the macro close-up element on its own.
The 0.35x factor means it widens your field of view, giving you a much broader angle than your base lens. It does not magnify distant subjects.
It produces a diagonal 180-degree fisheye effect that fills the frame with strong barrel distortion at the edges, rather than a circular image in the center of the frame.
Yes. Because it threads onto the front of your existing lens, your camera's autofocus system continues to function normally through the attached optic.

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