Close up filter

[jhansolo]

I'm thinking of buying one to shoot my fish, but I have 2 different sizes lens 49mm and 55mm. I need advice if the 49mm lens step up to 55mm to attach the filter will it be as good or I should invest in 2 set?

[Drudkh]

buy the 55mm glass and a step ring 49mm-55mm.

[GENO]

Originally Posted by jhansolo I'm thinking of buying one to shoot my fish, but I have 2 different sizes lens 49mm and 55mm. I need advice if the 49mm lens step up to 55mm to attach the filter will it be as good or I should invest in 2 set?

Dont buy , waste money... when u put the close up filter infront of yr lens, it is very hard to stay focus . try saving up to get a marco lens.

[TME]

Originally Posted by GENO Dont buy , waste money... when u put the close up filter infront of yr lens, it is very hard to stay focus . try saving up to get a marco lens.

I think buy an extension tube cheaper lar... just as good...

[GENO]

Originally Posted by TME I think buy an extension tube cheaper lar... just as good...

i try all before, after 1 year ..i still LL buy macro lens loh..

[AncientMariner]

Originally Posted by jhansolo I'm thinking of buying one to shoot my fish, but I have 2 different sizes lens 49mm and 55mm. I need advice if the 49mm lens step up to 55mm to attach the filter will it be as good or I should invest in 2 set?

Unless your fish move around slowly, I think it will be very, very difficult to focus with diopter filters.
I have a 72mm Hoya +4 and the dof is really shallow.

[jhansolo]

Thanks to all, I got my answer.

[dynaxattack]

Originally Posted by GENO Dont buy , waste money... when u put the close up filter infront of yr lens, it is very hard to stay focus . try saving up to get a marco lens.

Strongly agree with GENO. Even a normal lens is darn hard to get those 'Gold Fish' to stay-put and say cheese. With the Close-up filter, you gonna cry...

Get a 50mm or 100mm.

[GENO]

Originally Posted by dynaxattack Strongly agree with GENO. Even a normal lens is darn hard to get those 'Gold Fish' to stay-put and say cheese. With the Close-up filter, you gonna cry... Get a 50mm or 100mm.

last time i was shooting my goldfish( fat & slow somemore with only left right turning), i think its was laughing at me for trying to stay focus on him!!