Opteka OPT43x55 55mm
Opteka
59 Overall Score
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GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
GoPro
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Opteka OPT43x55 55mm
No customer feedback yet
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.
Pros
- Wide 177-degree field of view
- Sharp image quality with little distortion
- Easy to attach and sturdy build
- Expands creative filming possibilities
- Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
- Q&A questions remain unanswered
- Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
Field of view 5
Image quality 4
Ease of installation 3
Build quality 3
Creative expansion 4
Compatibility 2
Scores
Portrait
Street
Macro
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Opteka OPT43x55 55mm | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 1 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 1 mm |
| Coating | — | hydrophobic lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/0 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.43 | f/0 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | GoPro HERO Black Mount |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Opteka OPT43x55 55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Opteka OPT43x55 55mm
No current pricing available
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
Verdict
Winner: GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 13 specs.
