[Zipper] This lens is unique and a challenge. I use this for standard macro and chase a lot of insects. Oddly enough the smaller profile scares a lot less of them off. The challenge is YOU. You are 100% in control being it's manual and if you're intending to do the same as I, you are not on a safe tripod nor a set of rails running it through the pages of a book for the 1000th public example *yawn. But that is the pleasure of it. You'll refine your own skill set within the process. Getting the correct amount of light, positioning your lens for the correct DOF for your subject, accompanied with finding the fine line of precise focus. All controlled by your body & hand position. That's the biggest takeaway, it's not an easy button lens if you're going to chase around our macro friends. But it is gratifying when you get the shot. The LEDs are sufficient. I do have a small strobe on a small tripod as well but chasing insects and such, the strobe doesn't compliment the process well so I rely on the LEDs often. The light it gives isn't great for color but that's moot if you're shooting RAW. Overall it's a great lens and is much less intimidating to the macro world vs. a standard macro lens and your face. The optics are good as well, if a photo is off there's a 99.9% chance it's you, not the glass. But that's pretty normal lens commentary. These were all shot on a D850.

[Black] simply live the lens. It is not the easiest to use but so creative!

[Black] If you are looking for ways to add another dimension to your videos this lens is a great addition to your kit. I shoot mostly food and drink and am always looking for ways to make it more interesting in motion. The combo of ultra macro and wide angle makes this a really great perspective. One thing I don't like is that the f-stop ring rotates smoothly without clicks so it is easy to change it accidentally while focusing. Also you will need to make sure you control vibration since the lens is super macro and has such a long barrel. Lastly, it works best when combined with a slider or jib -- but make sure the motor can work smoothly because any small jerking motion will ruin the video.

[Empty] I’ve had this lens for just over a week now and I’ve been using it everyday since. Absolutely everything looks amazing and cinematic when filming with this amazingly built lens. B&H delivered this to me very quickly with absolutely no issues or setbacks even with the current pandemic!

[Black] This is definitely a niche lens but fun to use. It provides a very different perspective.

[Black] This is a lens that you have to try to believe.. A very unique macro lens, with wide angle view and a probe structure that enables you to get close and inside your images. I've used this for video and still images and it just performs great. With this lens, you can capture images just not possible with other lens formats! Highly recommend!

[Zipper] I saw an article where a guy was taking photos inside an old violin and was enthralled. Must have been cut and paste or magic. Not so - this lens goes through th ehose where base support is and has a light ring installed at the end. I am now trying to figure out other applications. I'll do another review after I've used it some more.
Very well designed and engineered. Need to do focus stacking in post-processing. More to come with photos

[Black] I use it for my Sony A7iii and it has become an important tool in my arsenal, you do need lots of light for this lends but the images is impressive, it doesn’t auto focus but you can but the attachment for it.

[Yes] 100% Video
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[Zipper] A very unique lens that creates macro wide angle views, pretty incredible for close up photos and it looks best in video because you see the unique perspective. Also water-proof!