GO PRO LENS

 The main feature that is a plus with Go pros is the lens. It makes sure that the pictures are of high quality and clarity. GoPro cameras use mainly inbuilt lens that come with the camera though there are people who prefer to add protective lens to the inbuilt lens. The main aim of the protective lens is to protect the inbuilt lens against dirt, dust and scratches which may alter with its functionality. The protective lens also helps the inbuilt lens to last longer.

To serve its customers well, Go pro has a lens replacement kit that will enable one to replace their lens in case it wears out. The kit works well with HERO3 and includes two lenses and seals, screws and compatible housing.

Unlike other cameras, go pro cameras do not have interchangeable lenses but there are companies who have chipped in to ensure this feature in Go pros. Accessories such as the Ribcage which is provided by a company called Backbone has ensured that some Go pros accept interchangeable lenses.

Some of the Go pro lenses available are:

1.19mm Paranomic fish eye lens

This is a lens with IR filter that is mainly meant for paranomic views. It is 1.19mm in size and works well with Hero3

MSRP: 300

Size: 1.99mm

Model: rc-119mp-irhd3

1.28 A spherical circular fish eye lens

It is a 1.28mm lens mainly meant for the Go pro HD2

MSRP: 160

Model: rc-124mgp

1.4mm Circular fish eye lens

It is a 1.4mm lens mainly used for paranomic views and works well with Hero 3 camera.

MSRP: 200

Model: rc-14mphd3

1.5mm Extreme circular fish eye lens

This is a 1.5mm megapixel lens that does not have an IR filter but works well with the go pro hd1 especially at night

MSRP: 170

Model: rc-15mmp

12mm lens with focus ring

This is a 12mm lens with focus ring and IR filter and works perfectly during the day.

MRSP: 190

Model: rc-12mpfrd

16mm lens

It comes with an IR filter and thus is perfect for use at night. It works well with go pro HD Hero 3

MSRP: 215

Model: rc-16mmhd3bfr

2.5mm lens replacement

This is a lens replacement that only works with the Hero 3 camera

MSRP: 180

Model: RC-HD3O25

2.8mm lens for day/night

This is an 11mp lens with IR filter to make it perfect for any occasion be it day or night.

MSRP: 200

Model: rc-28mm11mp

2.8mm Night Vision Lens

This is a 12 MP lens that works well with hero 2 and hero 3 cameras

MSRP: 200

2.8mm-12mm varofical megapixel lens

This is a lens with IR filter and works perfectly with most cameras.

MSRP: 125

3.6mm lens

This is a lens that works perfectly at night as it does not have an IR filter. It works perfectly with the go pro hero 3. For it to work however a stock lens should be removed. It gives a semi wide view of 125 degrees.

MSRP: 180

Model: rc-36mmhd3fr

Ribcage CS lens

This is a 4.5 10mm high quality lens made by backbone. It is an interchangeable lens and works with many cameras including go pro cameras.

MSRP: 380

4.1mm Flat lens

This is a 4mm lens made by Sony and works well with go pro hero 2, Sony HDR-A15/10 and contours. It gives a field of view of 100 degrees and makes sure there is no distortion.

MSRP: 180

4mm HQ flat lens

This is an 8mp high quality lens that provides a wide view and does not have an IR filter thus perfect for filming at night. It makes sure there is no distortion. It works well with Go pros, contour 2 and drift HD among many others

MSRP: 310

File of view: 105 degrees

Model: rc-hq4fl8mp

Rectilinear HD flat lens

This is a 5.4mm lens that work well with all the go pros

MSRP: 300

Extreme Zoom telephoto lens

It is a 50mm lens zoom with IR filter that works well with hero 3

MSRP: 370

FOV: 9 degrees

5.4mm No fish eye lens

This is a high quality no fish eye lens that works perfectly for filming at night. It provides a wide angle of view.

MSRP: 380

Field of View: 80 degrees

5.4mm rectilinear HD flat lens

This is a no fish eye flat lens with IR filter to make filming during the day a different experience.

MSRP: 310

FOV: 80 degrees

7.2mm HQ Sharp HD flat lens

This is a 10 MP semi wide lens that works well with Hero cameras with up to 1080p.

MSRP: 380

8mm no fish eye lens

This is a no fish eye lens with IR filter and is perfect for every occasion. It is however not compatible with stock lens and thus should be removed for it to work well. It is perfect for hero 3.

MSRP: 170

FOV: 58 degrees

Glass lens

This mainly works to protect the original camera lens especially when it is not waterproof. It’s a simple DIY that anyone can fix.

MSRP: 45

Night vision 12mp Lens

This is a wide angle lens that is perfect for filming at night. It is highly sensitive to IR thus perfect even in low quality light

MSRP: 250

FOV: 170 degrees