Closeup Filters/Lenses?

Kemal · 03-01-2007, 07:19 AM

Does anyone have experience using closeup lenses? I wanted to pick up a set, but then I started reading about possible flaws in the glass and how it doesn't make sense to screw it on over a 200-300 (or more) dollar lens. Do you have to buy really high end kits and avoid the 30 dollar ones to get a good close-up image?

-=JoN=- · 03-01-2007, 08:33 AM

picked up a set of close up filters, not at all expensive. it's fun to have around, but it's not a real replacement to anything.

R.Miller · 03-03-2007, 04:53 PM

Hi,

I picked up a set of Tiffen +1, +2, +4 closeup filters for my Canon S1 a while ago and started using them on the K100D DA lenses I have since they are 52mm thread size. I think they work fine and I like the results but I'm not a pro. The DOF is greatly reduced so focusing is tricky but it adds a whole new dimension to the hobby.

roy · 03-03-2007, 07:44 PM

i've got a set of hoya's. 15 bucks shipped if you are interested.. they're a good way to break into macros.

03-01-2007, 07:19 AM	#1
Kemal Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 78	Closeup Filters/Lenses? Does anyone have experience using closeup lenses? I wanted to pick up a set, but then I started reading about possible flaws in the glass and how it doesn't make sense to screw it on over a 200-300 (or more) dollar lens. Do you have to buy really high end kits and avoid the 30 dollar ones to get a good close-up image?

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03-01-2007, 08:33 AM	#2
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999	picked up a set of close up filters, not at all expensive. it's fun to have around, but it's not a real replacement to anything.

03-03-2007, 04:53 PM	#3
R.Miller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midwest Coastal Region USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Hi, I picked up a set of Tiffen +1, +2, +4 closeup filters for my Canon S1 a while ago and started using them on the K100D DA lenses I have since they are 52mm thread size. I think they work fine and I like the results but I'm not a pro. The DOF is greatly reduced so focusing is tricky but it adds a whole new dimension to the hobby.

03-03-2007, 07:44 PM	#4
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	i've got a set of hoya's. 15 bucks shipped if you are interested.. they're a good way to break into macros.