close up filter

[hacknet]

hey guys!

i've just got my sigma 70-300mm. i'm hoping to take macro shots with it and i've done alittle playing around with the lens.

i'm thinking of shortening the min focusing distance. i know one cheap way around it would be using close up lenses. i'm thinking of getting a cheap +2 or +4 close up to try it to see how it works out

the sigma focuses to 1.5m on normal mode and up to 0.95m on macro mode. if i were to use a +2 or a +4 closeup, how much close can i get?

thanks guys!

 

[noob117]

i not sure how much closer.
but i think IIRC the size of the image is like
+3 diopter so the object is 3X bigger

 

[hacknet]

oh.. that sounds good, i was under the impression that i would have to get closer to the object to get more magnification..

 

[Artosoft]

i not sure how much closer.
but i think IIRC the size of the image is like
+3 diopter so the object is 3X bigger

Wrong concept.

+3 diopter mean you use plus (magnifier) filter with its focus point (focal length) of 1/d=3 meter(s) or 33.33cm in front of your lens. The maximum focus distance become 33.33cm (when the lens's focus distance is set to infinity).

Regards,
Arto.

 

[hacknet]

hmm.. i think i will have to try before i can say anything. i dont know if its worth it adding a cheap close up on my 70-300mm...

 

[AppleTree]

+2 is about 0.5m, +4 is 0.25

 

[nikonaugust]

i have used a +3 on my 75-240, and it seems to be good, but still cant compare to a true micro lens. here are some photo tested on the +3 filter

 

[noob117]

hi TS have you tryed the close up filter on your sigma 70-300 already?
i would to konw if it is good anot

cheers

 

[Dream Merchant]

No zoom, even some exotic German apo zoom costing 8 or 10k can ever match a dedicated prime macro lens.

Having said that, a close-up filter is a great (and cheap!) way to get into the world of close-ups, or 'macros'. On a zoom lens, the convenience is at least doubled over a prime in that you have the option to change the size of the object on the sensor without having to physically move to and fro.

Lots of purists will tell you that you won't get great quality with a zoom and a CU filter. But thereagain, those purists are not paying for your equipment nor are they your clients (if you're shooting for $$$).

Just try it out and most importantly, have FUN!

 

[ExplorerZ]

No zoom, even some exotic German apo zoom costing 8 or 10k can ever match a dedicated prime macro lens.

Having said that, a close-up filter is a great (and cheap!) way to get into the world of close-ups, or 'macros'. On a zoom lens, the convenience is at least doubled over a prime in that you have the option to change the size of the object on the sensor without having to physically move to and fro.

Lots of purists will tell you that you won't get great quality with a zoom and a CU filter. But thereagain, those purists are not paying for your equipment nor are they your clients (if you're shooting for $$$).

Just try it out and most importantly, have FUN!

well, believe it or not. I tried sigma 70-300 with either Hoya +4 and Nikon 4T (One of the best CU filter) and results ain't good.

 

[Dream Merchant]

well, believe it or not. I tried sigma 70-300 with either Hoya +4 and Nikon 4T (One of the best CU filter) and results ain't good.

Could be. I guess it all depends on the inherent quality of the zoom lens in the first place. If it's really bad, then no matter what one uses - CU filters, extension tubes etc results still won't be so good. Sometimes, it also depends on how the user optimises use of the lens (sweet spot, sweet focal length, sweet apeture, lighting techniques etc).

CHEERS!

 

[raptor84]

If its any help these are taken with a 85mm and a brandless +4 filter. I really cant stand the CA cuased by the filter though its not evident much in these pics.

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost.php?p=3190790&postcount=152

 

[megaweb]

i not sure how much closer.
but i think IIRC the size of the image is like
+3 diopter so the object is 3X bigger

Dun think +3 diopter give 3x bigger magnification

Using a closeup filter, magnification depend on focal length and diopter value.

Click here to read the macro FAQs

 

[Esuper]

Try using Dual close-up +4. give u a better result.

 

[Artosoft]

Try using Dual close-up +4. give u a better result.

If one +3 is already worsen the image, how can dual +4 give better result :dunno: ?

Regards,
Arto.