Auxiliary lenses adjust the focal length of your existing camera lens. By attaching an auxiliary lens -- also called an add-on lens -- onto the lens filter threads of your camera's lens, you can magnify the image you're about to take. Some add-on lenses enable extreme close-up photography like a macro lens would, and others act more like a telephoto lens that enables you to shoot photos at a greater distance from your subject. You can attach and detach these auxiliary lenses to your current camera lens at any time, extending the range of your current equipment without purchasing additional lenses. Since some premium camera lenses can cost upwards of $1,000 each, auxiliary lenses are a great way to expand your camera's potential without breaking the bank. Transform your next shoot with an auxiliary lens from Samy's Camera.
Do Auxiliary Lenses Need to Attach to Another Camera Lens?
Yes. Auxiliary lenses are not standalone camera lenses. They need to be combined with another camera lens to function. While these add-on lenses are limited by the other lenses that you have available, an attachable auxiliary lens is far less expensive than a full-fledged camera lens.
Do Auxiliary Lenses Attach to All Cameras?
No. Many auxiliary lenses will only connect to a specific size filter thread. Some of the most popular camera lens thread sizes are 28mm, 52mm, and 72mm, so many auxiliary lenses are built to those specs. However, some custom auxiliary lenses may only connect to a specific brand or type of camera lens. Check the specs for each auxiliary lens to see exactly what it will attach to.
