Set Hoya CLOSE-UP HMC (+1 +2 +4) 49mm

Set Hoya CLOSE-UP HMC (+1 +2 +4) is for macro photography using either digital or film cameras. Completely clear optical lens element inside light aluminum frame will let you get closer to the object at approx. 17-25cm for detailed, high quality close-up shot.

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. 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. Close-up lens will let you get in a new world of creativity, providing detailed close-up shots. Suggested for shooting flora, insects and small objects.

ADVANTAGES OF CLOSE-UP FILTERS

• You can get closer to the object with the master lens that originally will not allow you to do so.
• Unlike macro lens, close-up lens is very compact and will not take much space in your bag.
• Macro lens is usually prime lens. Close-up lens can be used with zoom lenses, thus converting your zoom lens into macro zoom lens.
• Zero exposure magnifying factor, shutter speed will not change.
• Less flares and ghosts thanks to HOYA multi coated glass.
• Possibility to create other diopters by combining two close-up lenses together. For example, No.1 + No.2 is equal to No.3.
• Can be used with other effect filters like Polarizing filter*

* Combining close-up filters with other filters might cause vignetting.