Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm
The 3.5x telephoto conversion lens multiplies your existing zoom by 3.5 times, with a 130mm prime focal length, autofocus, and stabilization, though it lacks weather sealing. Its all-glass multicoated optics and 72mm filter thread add versatility, while the aluminum matte black build keeps it lightweight for handheld use. Best for sports and event photographers who want extra reach without upgrading their main lens, despite a modest 3.2/5 customer rating.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A $40 screw-on magnifier with shockingly good macro chops and shockingly bad everything else. It's a toy, but it's a fun toy.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dirt cheap at $40 USD 93rd
- Surprisingly strong macro performance 79th
- Works on a ton of mounts with the included stepping ring 71st
- Image stabilization is better than expected 70th
Cons
- Optical quality is near the bottom of the barrel
- No weather sealing at all
- Build quality is just average
- Barely any social proof or trusted reviews
The proof
Performance
The macro score is the one bright spot here, landing in the 94th percentile. That's genuinely impressive for a $40 screw-on accessory. The 72mm minimum focus distance means you can get right up on a flower or a bug and fill the frame. But the optical quality overall sits in the 19th percentile, which is a polite way of saying the image will look like you smeared a thin layer of Vaseline on your front element. Autofocus is middle of the pack at best, and the 'extreme-speed' claim in the listing is doing a lot of heavy lifting.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 130 |
| Focal Length Max | 130 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 72 |
vs Competition
The Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is a real lens with real optics and will embarrass this thing in every category except price. The Canon EF-M 0572C002-cr is another actual lens that costs more but delivers actual image quality. The GoPro HB-Series and FotoZ KZ-03 are closer in spirit, cheap accessories that do one thing okay and everything else poorly. If you have a Nikon or Canon body, save up for the real glass. If you just want to mess around, this is the cheapest way to do it.
| Spec | Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 130mm | 28-300mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 16-85mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/4 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 535 | 306 | 326 | 485 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor | AF-S |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Nc CNEF3514L91569C 130mm | 53.9 | 70 | 51.3 | 93.1 | 17.5 | 71.1 | 33.2 | 9.8 | 79.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.7 | 62.9 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 71.1 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 67 | 72.3 | 96.6 | 95.4 | 75.8 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.7 | 83.8 | 49 | 86.2 | 88.4 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.5 | 70.9 | 37.4 | 78 | 82.9 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 Compare | 53.9 | 81.5 | 54.8 | 63.2 | 67.5 | 82.9 | 94.1 | 90.7 | 92.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $40 USD, it's hard to be too angry about this thing. It's a cheap experiment. If you want to dip a toe into super telephoto or macro without spending real money, this is a low-risk way to find out if you even like that kind of shooting. Just don't expect it to replace a real lens. It won't.
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Overview
This thing is a screw-on teleconverter wearing a trench coat and pretending to be a real lens. It's a 3.5x magnifier that threads onto your existing lens, and the specs are all over the place. The listing says 130mm prime, but it also says it's a conversion lens that increases your current zoom by 3.5 times. Pick a lane. For $40, it's a fun toy for getting closer to birds in your backyard, but calling it 'professional grade' is a stretch that would make a yoga instructor wince.
Common Questions
Q: Will this work on my camera?
It threads onto lenses with a 58mm filter thread, and the included 37-58mm stepping ring covers smaller lenses. If your lens has a different filter size, you'll need another adapter. It's not a native mount lens, it's a screw-on accessory.
Q: Does this actually give me 3.5x zoom?
It magnifies whatever lens you attach it to by 3.5 times. So if you're at 50mm, you'll get roughly a 175mm equivalent field of view. But you'll lose light and sharpness in the process.
Q: Is this good for wildlife photography?
Not really. The optical quality is too soft for serious wildlife work. You'll get closer, but your photos will look muddy. For casual backyard bird watching, sure. For anything you want to print or sell, get a real telephoto.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for sharp, professional-grade telephoto reach, this isn't it. Go get a used Nikon or Canon telephoto zoom instead. If you need weather sealing or reliable autofocus, this will frustrate you. This is for people who want to play around with macro on a budget, not for anyone building a serious kit.
Verdict
Buy it if you want a cheap macro toy and you already have a lens it can thread onto. Skip it if you care about image quality, sharpness, or building a kit you'll actually use in five years. This is a novelty item with a surprisingly good macro score, not a serious tool.
