Kraken Sports KRL-05S Macro Lens (+13 Diopter)

Part #: KRK-KRL-05S

Product Overview:

The Kraken Sports KRL-05S Macro Lens is the ultimate tool for capturing stunning, professional-grade detail in your underwater imagery. Engineered for versatility, this +13 diopter wet lens is designed to transform your existing macro setup, allowing you to achieve remarkable 2.5x magnification with standard 105mm macro lenses.

Key Technical Features:

• Power: +13 Diopter for extreme close-up performance.
• Magnification: Achieve up to 2.5x magnification when paired with 105mm macro lenses.
• Compatibility: Highly versatile, supporting full-frame sensor setups with lenses ranging from 60mm to 105mm.
• Optical Quality: High-grade glass construction ensures edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal chromatic aberration, perfect for capturing the intricate details of small nudibranchs, gobies, and crustacean eyes.
• Ease of Use: Featuring a standard threaded mount, this lens is easy to install and remove mid-dive, making it an essential companion for both enthusiasts and professional underwater photographers.

Whether you are shooting in a workshop environment or exploring remote reefs, the KRL-05S provides the crisp, clean magnification needed to take your macro portfolio to the next level.

Recommended Accessories:

• M67 flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Ports
• M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports

Read the full first-look review by Erik Lukas on the Bluewater Photo Blog."

During a field test at a macro workshop in Anilao, Philippines, Bluewater Photo’s Erik Lukas put the Kraken KRL-05S to the test using a Canon 5D Mark III and 100mm macro lens.

Key takeaways from his expert experience:
Magnification Performance: We noted the lens is exceptionally powerful, specifically designed for the 'smallest of small' subjects, easily filling the frame with subjects ranging from 2–10mm.

Versatile Working Distance: He found the working distance to be very short (under two inches), which allows for incredible, frame-filling detail on tiny subjects like nudibranchs and hairy shrimp.

Optical Quality: During his testing, the lens provided impressive corner-to-corner sharpness and retained realistic color rendition, standing out as a high-performance contender among professional diopters.

Our Verdict: Lukas considers the KRL-05S a 'worthwhile new contender' for serious macro photographers, noting it is a tool he frequently reaches for when shooting the smallest subjects in the ocean."

Our Sample Photos using the KRL-05s: