Horseman Wide Angle and Macro Conversion Lens For DSLR

by Jaxon S on September 22, 2009

in Camera Accessories

A series of unique wide angle to super macro conversion lenses under the brand Horseman is now available in the United States with the price range of between US$60 and US$120.

horseman dslr conversion lens

Distributed by Direct Source Marketing (DSM), the sole U.S. distributor of Horseman photo products for professionals and high-end consumers, the multi-coated conversion lenses for DSLR cameras can be attached in front of lenses the way filters are attached to it.

Wide angle-super macro conversion lens

Wide angle-super macro conversion lens

“They are easily and quickly attached in front of the taking lens, much like attaching a filter. The lenses are also very portable and offer an affordable solution for the end user who is looking to extend the use-function of their DSLR,” Richard Dischler, DSM President said.

Horseman‘s series of products includes:

  • Horseman 0.7 Wide, which is designed exclusively for 18-55mm zoom lenses
  • Horseman 0.6 Wide/Macro, a 0.6x wide conversion lens
  • Horseman 0.25x Superwide/Macro, a 0.25x super-wide conversion lens that also serves as a macro lens that allows shooters to enjoy super-wide-angle photography just like a fish-eye lens
  • Horseman 0.6x Wide and the 0.25x Superwide conversion lens that turn into a macro lens when its front part is removed
  • Horseman 0.45x wide conversion lens that serves as a wide lens when it is used as it is, but turns into a macro lens when the front portion is removed
  • Horseman 0.8x supwewide conversion lens, which lets users make the most of a fish-eye lens’ barrel distortion
  • Horseman 4.0x Macro, which is designed primarily for medical applications

Horseman products are manufactured in Japan by Komamura Corporation and available worldwide through its network of distributors.

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