Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm
A 55mm close-up macro filter set enables extreme detail capture without a dedicated lens, simply threading onto any 55mm filter ring. Its carrying case and lightweight design make it a portable, single-purpose addition for casual experimentation. This set suits hobbyists looking for a low-cost entry into macro photography, not for those needing reliable sharpness or precise control.
Focal length 55mm
Mount 55mm
Weight 136 g
af type manual focus only
lens type macro
35 Overall Score
Price R$74
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 55 |
| Focal Length Max | 55 |
Build
| Mount | 55mm |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
vs Competition
| Spec | Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 55mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 55-250mm | 9mm | - |
| Max Aperture | - | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/9 | f/0 |
| Mount | 55mm | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X | GoPro HERO Black Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 135 | 107 | 375 | 130 | 100 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | STM | - |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm | 13.3 | 64.5 | 92.5 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66 | 33.6 | 15.1 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 75.4 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 67.2 | 34.2 | 75.2 | 66 | 92.2 | 85.5 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 46.3 | 93.5 | 91.1 | 85.1 | 49.2 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.9 | 100 | 98.6 | 14.2 | 44.6 | 100 | 33.6 | 83.1 | 82.4 |
Price
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