Digital Nc CL10XFZ80-55 2000mm
The 10x magnification from a 2-element, high-index, low-dispersion glass design with fully multi-coated and anti-reflection coatings delivers sharp close-ups on Micro Four Thirds mounts. Its threaded, beveled build pairs with high-speed autofocus and infrared compatibility, making it a practical add-on for macro work without a dedicated lens. Best for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 owners who want an affordable way to shoot detailed portraits or small subjects, though its 3.8/5 rating suggests mixed results.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The Digital Nc CL10XFZ80-55 is a 59 USD screw-on close-up filter that gives you 10x macro on compatible cameras. The two-element design helps with color fringing, but macro performance is near the bottom of our database. Worth it as a cheap experiment, not as a serious macro tool.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dirt cheap way to try macro photography 71st
- Two-element design cuts down on color fringing 70th
- Fully multi-coated glass helps with flare
- Screws on in seconds, no settings to fiddle with
Cons
- Macro performance is near the bottom of our database
- No stabilization makes handheld shots a challenge
- Build quality feels budget, as expected
- Sharpness drops noticeably at the edges
The proof
Performance
The optical quality lands right in the middle of the pack. The two-element design helps control chromatic aberration, which is the purple fringing that ruins close-up shots. You get fully multi-coated glass too, so flare and ghosting are kept in check. But the macro score is rough, sitting near the bottom of our database. It magnifies, sure, but you're stacking glass on top of glass. Sharpness takes a hit, especially at the edges. Autofocus works, but it's nothing special. The camera's AF system is doing all the heavy lifting through extra elements. No stabilization here either, which hurts when you're that close to a subject. Every tiny hand shake looks like an earthquake at 10x.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 2000 |
| Focal Length Max | 2000 |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated, Anti-Reflection Coating |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
vs Competition
Stacked against the Nikon NIKKOR 20059 or the Sony E PZ 16-50mm, this thing looks outclassed. Those are actual lenses with real optical designs. The Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE and Canon EF-M 15-45mm are also proper glass. But that's not a fair fight. This is a 59 USD accessory, not a 300 USD lens. The GoPro HB-Series is the closest comparison in spirit, another cheap add-on for a specific camera. The Digital Nc wins on price and simplicity, but loses on every optical metric that matters.
| Spec | Digital Nc CL10XFZ80-55 2000mm | 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 | 2000mm | 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 | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | 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 | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Nc CL10XFZ80-55 2000mm | 53.9 | 69.9 | 28.8 | 12.1 | 39.3 | 71 | 33.2 | 14.9 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 62.8 | 83.3 | 96.3 | 71 | 97.9 | 50.5 | 79.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 66.9 | 72.2 | 96.6 | 95.4 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.7 | 83.7 | 49 | 86.1 | 88.3 | 80.5 | 86.1 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.3 | 70.8 | 37.4 | 78 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 Compare | 53.9 | 81.3 | 54.6 | 63.1 | 67.4 | 82.8 | 94.1 | 90.7 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At 59 USD, this is a low-risk experiment. You're not buying a lens, you're buying a filter that pretends to be one. For the price of a nice dinner, you get to play with macro photography on a camera you already own. That's not a bad deal. But don't expect miracles. If you're serious about macro work, save up for a real macro lens. This is a stepping stone, not a destination.
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Overview
The Digital Nc CL10XFZ80-55 is a screw-on close-up lens, not a standalone lens. It threads onto the front of something like a Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 to give you a 10x macro boost. Think of it as a fancy magnifying glass for your existing glass. It's cheap, cheerful, and gets you into macro territory without buying a dedicated lens.
The two-element achromatic design is the main selling point here. It's supposed to cut down on the color fringing you get with cheaper single-element close-up filters. And it does a decent job of that. But this is still a filter, not a purpose-built macro lens. Expectations need to stay grounded.
Common Questions
Q: Will this work on my camera?
It threads onto the front of lenses with matching filter threads. It's specifically listed as compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80, so check your lens's filter thread size before buying.
Q: Does this replace a dedicated macro lens?
No. It magnifies your existing lens but adds glass, which reduces sharpness and light transmission. A real macro lens will always outperform this, but at a much higher price.
Q: Can I use autofocus with this attached?
Yes, autofocus still works since the filter doesn't block electronic communication. But AF speed and accuracy may suffer because the camera is focusing through extra elements.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you need sharp, edge-to-edge macro shots. The optical quality is middling and the macro score is one of the worst we've seen. If you shoot handheld in low light, the lack of stabilization will drive you nuts. Serious macro photographers should save for a dedicated macro lens instead.
Verdict
Buy this if you have a compatible camera, want to try macro, and have 59 USD burning a hole in your pocket. It's a fun toy that can produce decent close-ups in good light with a steady hand or tripod. Just know what you're getting. This is a filter, not a lens. The two-element design is a nice touch at this price, but the macro scores don't lie. It's a budget entry point, nothing more.
