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Close-Up Filter

  • 17-06-2010 9:50pm
    #1
    Deus Ex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭


    Hi, I'm new to photography. I'd like to attempt some close-up work with plants and flowers. I've heard a little about close-up filters as a cheap alternative to a macro lens. I'm currently using the Nikon 18-55mm VR kit lens. What filters work with this lens, and where could I get them? Have looked a bit on the net but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Haven't a clue at this stage... thanks.


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  • #2
    milos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭milos


    Deus
    You are looking for a
    MACRO CLOSE UP Lens 4 Filter Kit Set +1+2+4+10

    Make sure you get 4 filters. They are very cheap on E-Bay
    about €15 to €25

    You will need the diamiter of your lens. I know mine thanks to a camera shop I asked in. Most of them will tell you when they see your camera.


  • #3
    eightcell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 238 ✭✭eightcell


    You can pick them up in town for less then €40. The set I have are made by Dörr and come with +1 +2 and +4 filters. I use them with my 50mm 1.4 but the closeup filters are nothing special TBH and do not compare to a real macro lens at all!

    Some sample images are here:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/pcormack/tags/closeup/


  • #4
    Deus Ex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭Deus Ex


    Thanks for your replies! I've heard they don't compare to a dedicated macro lens, but I just want to see if I actually enjoy shooting that subject matter, if I do, I suspect I'll invest in decent lens. Thanks again.


  • #5
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,283 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    would a reversal ring work on a nikon DSLR with that lens?


  • #6
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,703 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    would a reversal ring work on a nikon DSLR with that lens?

    It'd probably work, but it'd be substandard I'd say. Also depending on the body the OP might lose metering.


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  • #7
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,283 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i've noticed on a couple of the lenses i have (both G lenses) that the aperture automatically stops down once the lens is off the body.


  • #8
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,703 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    i've noticed on a couple of the lenses i have (both G lenses) that the aperture automatically stops down once the lens is off the body.

    Oh yeah, I'd forgotten that. Stupid G lenses. Yeah I guess you'd have to tape up the little actuator on the lens mount that opens the aperture, and you'd have no real way of controlling it either other than making tiny little wee adjustments to that lever. PITA.
    OP would probably better off buying some cheapo 50mm AIS on fleabay to mess around with reversing the lens.


  • #9
    hbr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭hbr


    Deus Ex wrote: »
    Hi, I'm new to photography. I'd like to attempt some close-up work with plants and flowers. I've heard a little about close-up filters as a cheap alternative to a macro lens. I'm currently using the Nikon 18-55mm VR kit lens. What filters work with this lens, and where could I get them? Have looked a bit on the net but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Haven't a clue at this stage... thanks.

    You can get a cheap close-up lens set on eBay for €10-20. Don't
    spend any more because the money would be better spent on
    a SH macro lens. I bought a set of 52mm FoxFoto lenses to go with
    my Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. I think this is the same filter thread size
    as the Nikon 18-55mm. They are reasonably good value for money.

    Some examples:
    0749614A9D384E6AB93A01B10455DDA2-800.jpg

    2E30CF4A545C49E482FE8421B4853C92-800.jpg

    9BA64220A1344B16BB69F8DDEE4CF8B0-800.jpg


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