Zeikos camera lens 58mm professional hd dslr mc af. Extension tube vs close up filter for macro which one do. Featured items, newest items, best selling, a to z. Unless youre a super discerning photographer, a professional, or do a lot of macro work, the closeup filters will probably be fine for you. This in turn decreases the minimum focusing distance of. They work like reading glasses, allowing a primary lens to focus more closely. For the past 6 months or so i have been both hot and cold on macro photography, do i invest in a macro lens or maybe save a bunch of money and just buy a set of close up filters. Will a closeup lens suffice in place of a macro lens. They are like a magnifying glass you screw into the front of your camera lens. These filters simply screw to the front of your lens, and will maintain resolution and picture clarity while magnifying image size. I love close up filters or to give them another name, macro filters.
Closeup lenses are essentially diopters that you place over your lens in order to lessen the minimum focus distance by the amount specified on the filter. Jul 09, 2005 im in process of ordering extension tubes and waiting for them to ship, but for some experimenting and playing around, i ordered a set of saker 52 mm close up filters. Oct 18, 20 zeikos zecu458 multicoated close up filter 4pk set zeikos close up filter set for slr lens with 52mm, 67mm, 72mm ring in digital photography,i have extensive experience with the canon ef 100mm f2. Zeikos 58mm 4 piece high definition closeup filter set, 1, 2. In photography, a closeup lens sometimes referred to as closeup filter or a macro filter is a simple secondary lens used to enable macro photography without requiring a specialised primary lens. Which brand would you suggest for close up filters. I got a step down ring, on one side that will screw onto the camera is 72mm and then the front side is 58 so i can screw on the filters. Macro photography equipment choosing a diopter close up.
I also hope it serves as a handy reference of different levels of magnification and what 1. This is a test video of my recently purchased set of four zeikos closeup filters. Close up filters offer a world of new and creative possibilities. These filters simply screw onto the front of any 67mm lens, and will maintain resolution and picture clarity while magnifyingimage size. Zeikos 52mm 4 piece high definition closeup filter set, 1, 2. Mar 29, 2011 this is a test video of my recently purchased set of four zeikos close up filters. Placed between the subject and camera lens, the macro filter reduces the lens effective focal length. The close up filters are generally not very high quality until you get to something like the canon 500d, but at its. Vivitar 52mm closeup macro lens set vivcl52 adorama. Closeups offer a world of new creativity and work well with both traditional and digital slr cameras. These macro filters are ideal for photographing small items and focusing in on details of coins, flowers, jewelry and insects, as well as industrial photos. Buy zeikos zecu477 4piece macrocloseup 77mm camera filter set at. All of this information is to give you an idea of how much more zoom you can get from using a macro lens as compared to a standard 100mm or a closeup lens.
This in turn decreases the minimum focusing distance of the lens and allows for greater. Zeikos 72mm close up macro filter lens set new unopened macro filters. One piece of inexpensive equipment that you can add to your macro photography kit is a close up filter set. Closeup lens is an extremely convenient tool that is by attaching to the front part of the master lens allows you shooting in macro style. Sep 04, 2010 a lot of shots i use 2 filters and the results are surprisingly sharp. Zeikos 55mm 4piece close up macro filter set zecu455.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The zeikos 55mm close up filter set is an economical alternative to a macro lens. I dont like zeikos filters, but then again, i dont like many filters. I have a lens that takes a 72mm filter and the macro filters are 58mm. Buy zeikos zecu467 closeup filter set 67mm 4 piece online. Yes, you will get some vignetting but once you are close up, you dont see it. Zeikos macroclose up camera lens for canon for sale ebay. I must admit i really like the fiddling with filters to get the shot i want. Closeup filters are a fantastic way to get into the exciting world of macro photography without breaking the bank. Has anyone tried to stack a close up lens like please login or register to view links to the 60mm to get closer.
In contrast to the extension tubes, these close up filters have an opticalglass component to them and they operate like the uv filters that are screwed onto the end of your lens. Jul 07, 2017 close up filters are, in fact, optical macro attachments to the lens. Close up lenses are essentially diopters that you place over your lens in order to lessen the minimum focus distance by the amount specified on the filter. Closeup filters offer a world of new and creative possibilities. Get the best deals on zeikos closeup camera lens filters when you shop. The tiffen 52mm closeup lens set is a set of three closeup lenses for use in achieving macrolike results with almost any lens you pair them with. I ran across the hoya multicoated closeup lens set over a amazon and after a little research became intrigued by the simplicity of the concept. Get the best deals on zeikos macroclose up camera lens for canon when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy zeikos zecu477 4piece macro close up 77mm camera filter set at. Or you could splurge and get both if youre sure you want to get into macro photography.
For most macro work youll want to focus manually anyway, so use your cameras live view. In general, if you dont already own a portrait lens, a macro lens with a short focal length say, the efs 60 or ef 100 macro lenses can double portrait lenses. Zeikos zecu458 multicoated closeup filter 4pk set zeikos closeup filter set for slr lens with 52mm, 67mm, 72mm ring in digital photography,i have extensive experience with the canon ef 100mm f2. Zeikos 52mm 4 piece high definition closeup filter set. They are like a magnifying glass you screw into the front of your camera lens which allows you to get in and focus closer. I have a nice 200mm macro lens and it gives me excellent results, but i also got it for a steal basically given to me so i was lucky on that account. Vivitar 58mm closeup macro lens set vivcl58 adorama. More than any other type of filter, these sets open up an entirely new world of photography. Rather than a close up lens on top of your macro lens which would, i suspect, lead to a very severe degradation of image quality, a better option would be to invest in a set of extension tubes. In another words, closeup lens makes the original minimum working distance of your lens shorter, that will allow you to get closer to.
Close up lens is an extremely convenient tool that is by attaching to the front part of the master lens allows you shooting in macro style. Zeikos zecu455 close up 55mm filter set focus camera. While a purpose built macro lens will get you the best results you can use most lenses that youll own by using one of these screw. Macro filters also called close up filters are filters that screw onto the front of a lens and act in a similar fashion to a magnifying glass. What is the difference be between a macro lens close to the subject vs. Remember, focus camera is a certified dealer of all the cameras and camera accessories we sell, so were always available to provide indepth information on these lens filters. In this video i share how i use the hoya close up filters to get macro detail shots. Mar 21, 2017 close up filters are a fantastic way to get into the exciting world of macro photography without breaking the bank. Close ups offer a world of new creativity and work well with both traditional and digital slr cameras. Nov 21, 2006 i also have extension tubes for higher magnification, but tend to use them with my 80200 f4.
It allows the lens to go closer to the subject than before and to achieve a larger image scale. Buy zeikos camera lenses and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. In photography, a close up lens sometimes referred to as close up filter or a macro filter is a simple secondary lens used to enable macro photography without requiring a specialised primary lens. They have a thick frame, convex front element and can be attached to the camera lens in the same way other filters are attached. They seem to be a great and affordable alternative to buying a special macro lens for my my dof adapter.
Feb 09, 2011 rather than a close up lens on top of your macro lens which would, i suspect, lead to a very severe degradation of image quality, a better option would be to invest in a set of extension tubes. Most will degrade your image in the right situation. A place for macro shooters to post shots and discuss techniques and equipment. The tiffen 52mm close up lens set is a set of three close up lenses for use in achieving macro like results with almost any lens you pair them with. I ran across the hoya multicoated close up lens set over a amazon and after a little research became intrigued by the simplicity of the concept. In another words, close up lens makes the original minimum working distance of your lens shorter, that will allow you to get closer to the subject and shoot it with bigger magnification.
Screw in close up macro lenses digital photography school. Buy zeikos zecu467 closeup filter set 67mm 4 piece online at low price in india on. Premium grade optical glass ensures no loss of detail. So i just received the 60mm macro few days ago and noticed that it doesnt focus close enough for macro shots, as im used to the 1. Set comes with 4 close up macro lens filers, protective carry pouch which is water resistant, durable and protects the glass, and miracle microfiber cloth.
Macro len vs close up filters nikon slr lens talk forum. I know they work similar to macro lenses but they are not the same thing. A dedicated macro lens will always be a prime lens, at least from canonnikon, they will allow you to get really close. I just see lots of flare with cheap filters, whether you are talking zeikos or tiffen.
Youll find lens filters for a huge range of lenses at focus camera, including 49mm lens filters all the way up to 150mm options and specialty lenses. I always use mlu, but my guess is that it really doesnt matter when you open up the lens for more than 10. Sep 08, 2003 unless youre a super discerning photographer, a professional, or do a lot of macro work, the close up filters will probably be fine for you. Filters can be stacked together one filter screwed onto the lens and another screwed into the first filter. Zeikos 72mm high quality 4pc hd macro close up filter set.
In general, if you dont already own a portrait lens, a macro lens with a short focal length say, the. While im in town i will look at the various other options for macro e. The close up filters are generally not very high quality until you get to something like the canon 500d, but at its price, youll get better quality with a used 55 micro. Oct 09, 20 i have a lens that takes a 72mm filter and the macro filters are 58mm. Zeikos zecu467 closeup filter set 67mm 4 piece walmart. The macro filters are a good way to get your feet wet, as is a reversing ring, but the lenses tend to be easier to work with. Most lenses have the minimum focal distance included somewhere on. This is the perfect, economical alternative to a macro lens. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Get the best deals on zeikos macroclose up camera lens when you shop the largest online selection at. I also have extension tubes for higher magnification, but tend to use them with my 80200 f4. Maybe because they are long exposures on a tripod it really helps.
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