Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated)
The 58mm Close-Up Kit from Hoya permits your lens to focus closer than normal. Imagine that you could put a magnifying glass in front of your camera's lens. Close-up lenses work in this fashion and are the simplest and least expensive method of close-up photography. They are available in different "powers" (diopters). A +1 close-up lens will allow you to focus your lens somewhat closer than it already does. A +2 close-up lens will allow you to focus closer than the +1. A +4 lens will allow you to focus even closer than a +2. A +1 combined with a +2 will equal a +3, while a +2 combined with a +4 will equal a +6, and so on.
The maximum magnification achieved with these attachments will depend on the focal length of your lens as well as the actual close focusing capability of that particular lens. They are multi-coated to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting. When using these filters, either together or separately, your depth of field becomes quite shallow. Whenever possible, use of a small aperture will produce better results. In addition, as a result of the shallow depth of field produced by these filters, use of a tripod is strongly recommended to avoid "shake" and "blur" when photographing up close.
Hoya is one of the largest manufacturers of glass in the filter industry. In collaboration with its parent company, Tokina Optical, Hoya continues to strive to produce some of the best glass on the market. Currently, they hold 40% of the world's market for optical glass.
The advantage of most Hoya filters is that Hoya puts, at least, one layer of anti-reflective coating on each side of their glass. It is not bare glass. Even if the glass is not multi-coated, this kind of production tends to minimize flare and ghosting.
- Close-up filters are the least expensive way to achieve macro photography
- The resulting shallow depth of field requires use of a tripod to ensure the image remains sharp
- Hoya multi-coating provides an average light transmission of over 97%
- Multi-coating produces sharper contrast and well-balanced color
| Type | Close-Up Kit |
| Size | 58mm |
| Grade | +1, +2, +4 |
| Filter Factor | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Multi-Coated | Hoya Multi-Coating (HMC) |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | Permits your lens to focus closer than it normally would |
| Application | Macro photography |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Hoya Optical Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 58mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 58mm |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Strong construction (7)
- Easily interchangeable (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Clear optics (3)
- Consistent output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
Great filter kit. Just can't understand why so expensive? Used the kit on a recent dive with my underwater housing and the results were great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
I like the way you can use them together or individually.
They work well with the camera and other filters.
They clean easily, and have resisted scratching thankfully.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Studio
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
Thes 3 close-up filters are the best [$] I've ever spent for video gear. My flower and insect close-ups are simlly spectacular!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
I bought this kit to use with my set of Zeiss ZF primes, mostly for shooting video and it works great, reduces the focusing distance without distortion, I havent tried it for photo, but for video it does the trick quite well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Optics top notch
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
The "macro" setting of the basic camera isn't very useful for nature work, because it must be used at wide angle, limiting magnification, and the working distance is so close that the subject is often in your own shadow. With the close-up lenses screwed onto the Canon lens adaptor, focus is possible at full telephoto setting and the working distance is increased several fold. Image quality is excellent, rivalling that of dedicated macro lenses for SLR cameras. Highly recommended.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
I use this kit on my canon 100mm macro lens and produces the result as advertised. The Images are sharp. I give 5 stars becoz it's no worth comparing apple and orange and pays for it's suppose to deliver.
The down side is, this kit is of no good use at wide aperture end. Specially when you use +1+2+4 you've to get as close as to 5 finger distance to the subject and works well only with static subjects. Using tripod is a must. I cannot think it'd work well for macro insect photography.
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Macro
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
Decades ago, I used screw-in close-up lenses. While it may be low-tech compared to a true macro lens, it offers an easy option to increase magnification while maintaining reasonable quality. It also maintains maximum aperature, unlike extension tubes.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
This combination affords the the versatility of capturing closeups without incurring the cost of purchasing a more expensive macro lens.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Travel
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
Excellent quality, strong construction, fine thread detail with smooth fit to lens
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Blurry Focus
Best Uses
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
it doesnt really make things bigger. only allows the camera to focus on closer subjects, therefore you have to get closer... you should also use small apertures...
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
Research how these work before buying them, otherwise you may end up not liking them. You have to get closer to the subject with the filters, and telephoto lenses work better than your daily use lenses.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Consistent Effect
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hoya 58mm Close-Up Kit (Multi-Coated):
Product used for 8mm film conversion process
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- One-Year Warranty
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