Nikon 6T Diopter vs Canon 500D Close Up Lens

[pinard]

I have a Nikon 18-105mm zoom VR lens which a 67mm filter would fit. I read somewhere that I can attach a Canon 500D to nikon lens for closeup photography. Also, read somewhere else that Nikon 6T also can be used. However, both the 500D and 6T do not have 67mm sizes.

1. Do both the 6T and 500D function the same way?
2. Any experience which one works better?
3. How do I get the 6T and/or 500D to fit my zoom lens?

Don't know much about these 6T and 500D

[Leong23]

Nikon 6T had discontinued.

If you want to use a Canon 500D, you can use a step up ring.

Some info of the Canon 500D
http://www.rogercavanagh.com/helpinfo/18_500d-1.stm

[giantcanopy]

Both are high quality dual element close up filters. Canon 500D is 2.0 diopter while the 6T is 2.9 diopter so the Nikon will allow slightly higher magnification ( closer focusing ).

Like what Leong23 mentioned, you will probably find the 6T at much higher prices.

The 500D is pretty heavy but great close up filter. Used it with my 70-200mm zoom, works beautifully for an infrequent macro shot.

Ryan

[psychobiologist]

6T is v hard to get now, you've better luck with the 500d in shops anyway

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by psychobiologist 6T is v hard to get now, you've better luck with the 500d in shops anyway

Ya, have been searching it for 2yrs from local and HK.
But i've got a B+W now so quite happy with it.

[erictan8888]

have been trying to get the 500D for some time too, but have not been able to get it...

any idea where is available ?
and what is the recomended price now ?thanks

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by erictan8888 have been trying to get the 500D for some time too, but have not been able to get it... any idea where is available ? and what is the recomended price now ?thanks

500D??? what size?

77mm is around $200.

[giantcanopy]

Originally Posted by jnet6 Ya, have been searching it for 2yrs from local and HK.

I saw someone selling the 6T from photo.net a few months back

Originally Posted by erictan8888 have been trying to get the 500D for some time too, but have not been able to get it... any idea where is available ? and what is the recomended price now ?thanks

I got one of my copy from lords some time back. A friend of mine got it from Cathay

Ryan

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by giantcanopy I saw someone selling the 6T from photo.net a few months back I got one of my copy from lords some time back. A friend of mine got it from Cathay Ryan

Sometimes just missed the boat, but anyway i've got the B+W close up for the price i can get 2.5x lesser then the 500D.

[airforce1]

6T is not worth to buy now the prices is 10 times jump from ebay. Third party is now cheaper and better.

[erictan8888]

Originally Posted by giantcanopy I got one of my copy from lords some time back. A friend of mine got it from Cathay Ryan

hi ryan, how much you pay for yours ?

[giantcanopy]

Originally Posted by erictan8888 hi ryan, how much you pay for yours ?

Think it was about 200+

Ryan

[Hong Jia]

Misread~~~

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by jnet6 500D??? what size? 77mm is around $200.

Originally Posted by Hong Jia 6T for 200++? or 500D? I remember the price for 6T 3 years back was only about 65 dollars. 6T is the piece of thick thick closeup filter with 62mm threading right?

you nv read the whole thread properly....

[Hong Jia]

Originally Posted by jnet6 you nv read the whole thread properly....

Yap, just realised when i scroll up again~~~