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Macro filter: how and when to use it?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ส.ค. 2024
  • In this video I'm showing you how to use a macro filter or macro lens, also known as close-up filter. I purchased a macro filter from Hoya. It's a Hoya HMC +4 diopters macro lens. I tested this macro lens with my Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujinon XF 18-55 mm lens at two extreme focal lengths. In my review of the macro filter I show that you can get 1.75 x to 2 x magnification with it and it does not alter the image quality or light metering. In my opinion this macro filter is a very nice addition and highly recommended.
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  • @trevmac2248
    @trevmac2248 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Short, compact & clear explanation!

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Trev Mac! Thanks so much. Cheers!

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always nice to drop by and hang out with your calm intelligent personality. Boy, you keep those nails short...super close up also displays camera shake...unless you're out in that sun. There's a lot to talk about with closeup work.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! Thanks so much! Yes, there's much more to macro work and one day I'll certainly get back to other macro topics, too. Kind regards!

  • @badger67
    @badger67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Tom.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! Thank you so much for watching. Kind regards!

  • @joeybailey9628
    @joeybailey9628 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    what magnification size would you reccomend for a 24-70 is x 10 too excessive ?

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi! Thank you for asking. Generally, the stronger macro filters come with more aberrations, and you are forced to use smaller apertures. I do not have personal experience with +10 macro filters, but I would be a bit hesitant. I recommend +4 filters because they provide a visible difference, and the photo quality is still generally very good. Kind regards!

  • @nicholassmith7723
    @nicholassmith7723 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do these impact your minimum focus distance/infinity? Like could you leave this on your lens full time? Let's use 85mm as an example. They usually have a minimum focus distance of around 3ft, could you effectively reduce that and still maintain normal functionality of the lens?

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Nicholas! Thank you for your question. The macro filter will reduce the minimum focusing distance of your lens, but it will affect your ability to focus on distant objects even more (relatively speaking). Focusing to infinity will not be possible. Therefore, you cannot leave this filter on and continue using your lens in a normal way. Kind regards!

    • @nicholassmith7723
      @nicholassmith7723 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tom_photo I appreciate you taking the time to respond, thank you.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nicholassmith7723 You are most welcome!

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nicholassmith7723 You are most welcome!

  • @albertobelfast
    @albertobelfast ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Tom, do you think such a filter would work well with a Canon RF 24 105mm F4? The filter size is 77mm for this lens and the Maximum magnification for this lens is 0.24. Would you recommend me to go for the Hoya close up + 4 or a lower value (maybe + 2?) Do you think that this filter can be used with a step down ring to adapt it to a lens with a smaller filter size, or this would cause distortion or other unwanted effect?

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Alberto! Yes, I don't see a reason why a macro filter wouldn't work with your lens. With macro filters it matters that they are from a good maker. Hoyas are generally a very good option. I'd still recommend a +4 filter because a +2 has a small impact. Kind regards!

    • @albertobelfast
      @albertobelfast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tom_photo thank you Tom. I am keen to explore this option. Very interesting video.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@albertobelfast Alberto, best of luck to you with this! Cheers!

    • @DIY_Foodie
      @DIY_Foodie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      for 77mm get nisi closeup lens

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DIY_Foodie Hi! Thank you for your feedback and this tip. Kind regards!