Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens

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  • GBP 25.71
  • B&H # HOCUS52
  • Mfr# B52CUS

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Have you ever wished that your lens could focus closer than it does? Imagine that you could put a magnifying glass in front of your camera's lens. Hoya 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).

These lenses can be used individually or in any combination to achieve ultra-close focus
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
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
Type Close-up lens
Size 52 mm
Grade +1, +2, +4
Filter Factor Not applicable
Multi-Coated No
Rotating No
Effect Magnification beyond what your lens achieves by itself
Application Nature, product, hobby and scientic photography
Color Temperature Not applicable
Construction Glass
Front Filter Thread Size 52 mm
Front Lens Cap Size 52 mm
Warranty One-Year

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Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens
 
4.4

(based on 14 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easily interchangeable (6)
  • Consistent output (5)
  • Durable (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Easy to use (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Macro photography (6)
    • Close up filming (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Very good close-up lens kit

    These are very good lens. However I am giving 4 stars as I am having problem with focusing with +4 lens. Used them only once so not sure if my camera was to close...Read complete review

    These are very good lens. However I am giving 4 stars as I am having problem with focusing with +4 lens. Used them only once so not sure if my camera was to close (I have Nikon 5000 with 55-200 lens) so it could be my lens or something else (not really sure). Probably need to play with this little bit more. on other hand +1 size, +2 size and +3 (when you combine two of them) are really awesome, producing incredible pictures (like those seeing in magazines or galleries). They are really worth the money and they are very good quality wise. So with all of this, would I buy them again. Absolutely yes.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    good quality

    This was my first time using a close up kit so I had no idea how to use it. It is good quality but it would of been nice if there were some instructions in...Read complete review

    This was my first time using a close up kit so I had no idea how to use it. It is good quality but it would of been nice if there were some instructions in the package with it. [...]

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    5.0

    Great for varying macro photography

    By Joe

    from Fargo, ND

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact Design
    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Close Up Filming

      Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

      I use this with my Nikon D7000, and a 50mm or 28mm lens. They have very crisp images and I like that you can change the magnification by adding another lens. I'm glad it comes with a case for the lenses. Your f-stop will drop slightly with each additional lens, not too much though, a small bump up of the iso can correct it.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Fun Filters For Getting In Close

      By Rob C

      from Moncton, NB, Canada

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

      • Can add distortion

      Best Uses

      • Close Up Filming

      Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

      Have a 52mm diameter lens? Want to turn it into a macro? Put these filters on it and get in close. If you stack the filters, you can literally focus right on top of the object you're focussing on. You can create some very interesting effects doing this.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

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      5.0

      Good addition to the 50mm 1.8 lens

      By Rob Bob

      from Toronto Ontario

      Verified Buyer

      Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

      A cheap alternative to anyone wanting to try macro photography and video. these lenses allow for extreme closeups and work great with my canon 50mm 1.8 lens. Although something like a tiny bug will not fill up the whole frame, a 25 cent coin will.

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      3.0

      good quality

      By lynnette

      from camano island wa

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

            This was my first time using a close up kit so I had no idea how to use it. It is good quality but it would of been nice if there were some instructions in the package with it. [...]

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            3.0

            easy to use

            By shooter steve

            from garnet valley,pa

            About Me Parent

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Improves Picture Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Close Up Filming
              • Shooting Indoors

              Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

              for close up pics
              easy to use

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              4.0

              Great for macro work!

              By Kim S

              from Harford County, MD

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact Design
              • Easy To Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Close Up Filming

                Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                Great way to see if you like Macro photography w/o the cost of a macro lens. The set of three lens gives you options. The +4 give sharp and crisp detail.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                52mm close up filter

                By Jen and Chris

                from Ontario

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Macro Photography

                    Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                    I highly recommend purchasing this filter. I didnt feel like dishing out $800 for the nikon 105mm macro since I will only use this mainly for ring shots.
                    I have used it a couple times now and I am very satisfied with the results with no loss of quality in my images.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Right on the Money

                    By UMB

                    from Islamabad, Pakistan

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent Output
                    • Durable
                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                    • Poor in Low Light

                    Best Uses

                    • Macro Photography

                    Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                    I found this close-up filter set was exactly what I was looking for, ie., an inexpensive way to try out macro photography. For the first timers, it might take you sometime to really getting the hang of using these. I used them in stacks with +4,+2, and +1 combination with the +4 nearest the lens. The very shallow dof does require use of a tripod if all three filters are stacked. And its best to shoot under direct sunlight in the day. The more light the better. A great addition to someone who wants to try his/her hand at macro photography while spending cheap bucks.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    No need for separate macro lens!!!

                    By DonVintage

                    from Centralia, WA

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent Output
                    • Durable
                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                    • Lightweight
                    • Macro is great
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Macro Photography
                      • Video

                      Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                      I got this for use in a promo video for a jeweler. I use it on a 50mm 1.8 Canon lens. This thing works wonderful!

                      Most of the time i have all of the macros on the lens for the most magnification.

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                      • No

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Very good close-up lens kit

                      By olympic84

                      from Rocklin, CA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent Output
                      • Durable
                      • Easily Interchangeable
                      • Lightweight
                      • Nice Bokeh

                      Cons

                      • Focus with plus 4 lens

                      Best Uses

                      • Macro Photography

                      Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                      These are very good lens. However I am giving 4 stars as I am having problem with focusing with +4 lens. Used them only once so not sure if my camera was to close (I have Nikon 5000 with 55-200 lens) so it could be my lens or something else (not really sure). Probably need to play with this little bit more. on other hand +1 size, +2 size and +3 (when you combine two of them) are really awesome, producing incredible pictures (like those seeing in magazines or galleries). They are really worth the money and they are very good quality wise. So with all of this, would I buy them again. Absolutely yes.

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                      5.0

                      Works Great!

                      By Jerry

                      from Lisle, IL

                      About Me Pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easily Interchangeable
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Video

                        Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                        I use it in my Panansonic HDX-900 camera as an addition to the viewfinder.

                        Comment on this review

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        Better than anticipated

                        By Donnish

                        from Williamsville, NY (near Buffalo)

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent Output
                        • Durable
                        • Easily Interchangeable
                        • Lightweight
                        • Sharpness
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                        • NONE

                        Best Uses

                        • Close-ups various distanc
                        • Macro Photography

                        Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                        I am a luthier (one who builds and repairs guitars) and need to take close-up shots of guitar damage and parts, for documentation and ordering purposes. With my Nikon D3000, I was limited to 4 ft close-ups. With the +2 and +4 screw-in lenses, I was able to take close-ups of 18 inches and secure a respectable image size. Even after enlarging to 8" X 10", the images were sharp and clear... easy for my suppliers to identify.
                        In addition, I am able to take clear close-ups for 'before and after' shots of work performed, so I have a record of the results. It also guarantees that a false claim about an instrument's condition cannot be made by an unscrupulous customer.

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                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Can count the stitching

                        By Just Judy

                        from Knoxville, TN

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent Output
                        • Durable
                        • Easily Interchangeable
                        • Lightweight
                        • Quick Focus
                        • Sharp Focus

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Macro Photography

                          Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                          For extereme close up with out the price of a new lens. I can get so close I can count the stitches in the fabric. Love it!

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                          (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          It works!

                          By PC

                          from NYC

                          Comments about Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens:

                          I got the Nikon D40X camera from B&H for my Jewelry product shoot. I tried to get closer on the detail of my product. However, the lens came with the kit can not focus correct once I get too close. I was not plan to buy a macro lens at this time. I took a chance try out this close up filter. The result was good. I was impressed on how close and clear image I can get just place the 4X close up filter on the standard 18mm-55mm Nikon lens. You can stack all three to get you the 7X close up however you do notice clarity on the photo has decreased.

                          Problems Encountered: After you stack all 3 together the flash light on the Camera can not reach the product. You will have a shadow at the bottom of your photo with image of your lens. You will need to use light kit for the close up product shot to avoid the shadow.

                          Items I Recommend: External Light source

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                          What's in the Box

                          Hoya 52mm Close-up Kit (+1,+2,+4) Lens
                          • +1 Close-up Lens
                          • +2 Close-up lens
                          • +4 Close-up Lens
                          • Lens Pouch
                           
                           
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