Images by Steve Hannuksela
We love the unmatched versatility of the Canon RF 18-150mm behind a dome port in its ability to shoot both wide and macro shots on the same dive. It's lighter and easier to use compared to removing and re-attaching an external wet lens underwater.
When using this lens on an Ikelite DLM/D Underwater Housing for Canon R-series cameras (including but not limited to R7, R8, R10, R100), we typically recommend the Dome Port With Zoom # 5516.16 plus Extension # 5516.65 (OPTION 1 below). This is the longer of the two possible port combinations, for improved edge sharpness at wider angle settings.
SEE RESULTS with OPTION 1:
Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater at Tiger Beach
The One-Lens Underwater Setup? Canon 18-150mm in Yap [VIDEO]
One Dive, One Lens // Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens Review for Underwater [VIDEO]
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Micro-Review & Results
DLM/D Lens Port Recommendations for the Canon RF-S 18-150mm Lens
But if you're also shooting the Canon RF-S 10-18mm lens, you may already own the slightly shorter Dome Port with Zoom # 5516.15. While the dome ports are designed to be incredibly lightweight for travel, it can be cumbersome (and confusing?) to travel with multiple domes.
This gallery gives you a good idea of the edge sharpness that this combination is capable of when the Dome Port with Zoom # 5516.15 is combined with the Extension # 5516.65 (OPTION 2 above) for use with the 18-150mm lens.
Thanks to our friend Steve Hannuksela for contributing these excellent examples at a variety of focal lengths.
Any questions? Email us.
95mm • 1/30 • f/22 • ISO 200 © Steve Hannuksela
86mm • 1/125 • f/32 • ISO 400 © Steve Hannuksela
70mm • 1/15 • f/18 • ISO 800 © Steve Hannuksela
70mm • 1/20 • f/29 • ISO 800 © Steve Hannuksela
50mm • 1/80 • f/22 • ISO 200 © Steve Hannuksela
40mm • 1/20 • f/18 • ISO 800 © Steve Hannuksela
24mm • 1/6 • f/22 • ISO 200 © Steve Hannuksela
18mm • 1/250 • f/22 • ISO 800 © Steve Hannuksela
18mm • 1/13 • f/16 • ISO 200 © Steve Hannuksela
18mm • 1/15 • f/14 • ISO 800 © Steve Hannuksela
18mm • 1/13 • f/22 • ISO 640 © Steve Hannuksela
Equipment Used
- Canon R10 Camera
- Canon RF 18-150mm Lens
- 200DLM/D Underwater Housing # 69742-FBR
- DLM 6 inch Dome Port with Zoom # 5516.15
- DLM 1.2 Inch Port Extension # 5516.65
- Zoom Gear # 5515.18
- Anti-Reflection Ring # 0923.17
Additional Viewing
The One-Lens Underwater Setup? Canon 18-150mm in Yap [VIDEO]
Canon R10 with 18-150mm Setting It Up // 200DLM/D Fiber Optic Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
Canon R10 with RF-S 18-150mm Lens Underwater at Tiger Beach
From Sunbursts to Sea Slugs: The Versatility of Canon RF 18-150mm Underwater
Colors in Cold Water: 6 Tips for Shooting Macro in Southern California
Steve Hannuksela lives in the Seattle, WA area and is a retired mechanical/ocean engineer for the US Navy where he worked with underwater vehicles and dive systems. He is currently an active PADI divemaster, and underwater and topside photographer. Steve has been diving since 1968, and almost immediately started taking underwater pictures. He started with a Nikonos 35mm film camera using flash bulbs for lighting. He currently uses a Canon R10 in an Ikelite housing and dual DS160 strobes. Although Steve has been diving in far off places, most of his diving is in Puget Sound in Washington State and in British Columbia, Canada. He loves the challenge of photography to be able to show the beauty of our underwater world.
