Best Buy:Sakar 52mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, +2, +4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit - Metal Rim
Product Description
52MM Close Up Lens Kit Includes +1 +2 +4 +10
- Enables macro photography using a standard lens
- Includes +1, +2, +4 and +10 diopter filters
- Includes nylon filter wallet
- Ideal for photographing small items
- Protected by 15-year warranty
Sakar 52mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, +2, +4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit - Metal Rim Reviews
Sakar 52mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, +2, +4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit - Metal Rim Reviews
| 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful  Let's look beyond the obvious shortcomings ..., By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Sakar 52mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, +2, +4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit - Metal Rim (Electronics) The first things I noticed about this set of macro lens is that they were cheaply made. I ordered this set of diopters along with a bottom-of-the-line uncoated Hoya polarizer and got them both today from Amazon.The close-up filters grind against my lens tube and paint has already been scratched off the filters. So I would recommend a very light coating of light mineral oil before fitting the filters on your camera - e.g. valve oil for instruments would work. On the other hand, my bargain basement Hoya filter fits the lens tube like a glove - no grinding of parts during installation. Speaking of the build, the lens are metal, which exudes a certain degree of quality. They are labeled with white paint - no they aren't etched with information on magnification, and the paint is already wearing off (or was it already worn when I received it)? The paint was also smeared a little on one of filters. So quality control isn't the best, however it's no biggie. The filters... Read more 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful Wonderful for the price!, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Sakar 52mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, +2, +4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit - Metal Rim (Electronics) While a far cry from a true macro lens, what can you expect for under $20. These filters tremendously boost the Nikon's 18-55 lens's macro capabilities.The reason I only gave it 4 stars is beacuse the glass seems a bit splotchy. Perhaps a good cleaning would help. I'm also a bit disappointed in the "wallet" they came in. I was hoping for something a bit softer rather than nylon and nylon nets. But then again, what can you expect for the price? 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful Fun product to experiment with, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Sakar 52mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, +2, +4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit - Metal Rim (Electronics) The Digital Concepts Close-Up Macro Set is certainly worth it's very reasonable price. The filters don't themselves magnify, but do allow lenses to achieve a reasonable level of focus at much shorter ranges than normal.The +1 filter significantly cuts the minimum focal distance (perhaps by half?) while the +10 cuts it nearly nothing. As you move from +1 up through +10 the softness of the images does increase significantly. These filters will not replace a good macro lens, but they do give another option while shooting. Not a perfect product, but these filters have certainly found a place in my camera bag. |
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