Q for anyone using a Kraken KRL-09S / Weefine WFL-09S wet lens

[vkalia]

Folks, a question for those of you who have used either of these lenses:

- How many turns does it take to screw one into a 67mm thread? I had a Kraken WA adapter for my backup TG5 rig and that blessed thing would take freaking ages to attach.

- Alternatively, are there flip adapter alternatives that work with this lens? I read somewhere that you can use the Nauticam flip holder with it, and thats one option, but it chaps my rear to pay $350 or whatever for a simple bit of machined metal. If i have to buy it, i have to buy it - but if anyone knows of a less expensive alternative, I’m all ears.

TIA!

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[ja_som_tomo]

Hi. You can find these on Aliexpress for 20+ USD. But I'm affraid that you may lose some of that wide angle and see the lens hood in the pictures. Just search for "aliexpress m67 flip lens adapter".

 

[vkalia]

Hi. You can find these on Aliexpress for 20+ USD. But I'm affraid that you may lose some of that wide angle and see the lens hood in the pictures. Just search for "aliexpress m67 flip lens adapter".

Hi - thanks for that info. TBH, i would prefer to get something better, which lets the lens sit closer to the port and doesnt cause vignetting. No point spending $1k on the wet lens and then ruining it with bad positioning.

Worst case, i will get the Nauticam flip, but i am hoping someone makes something that does the same job for a fair bit less.

 

[sea_ledford]

Would a Nauticam bayonet mount work?

 

[vkalia]

Would a Nauticam bayonet mount work?

I have heard mixed things.

Some places say yes when it comes to the Weefine.
Backscatter says it wont, for the Kraken.

The two look identical to me.

It’s a struggle finding a shop here in Asia which has it in stock, too.

 

[ja_som_tomo]

I have heard mixed things.

Some places say yes when it comes to the Weefine.
Backscatter says it wont, for the Kraken.

The two look identical to me.

It’s a struggle finding a shop here in Asia which has it in stock, too.

I've sent an email to seller where I bought mine WFL12.

They have Nauticam bayonets and WeeFine wet lenses on stock.