Close up filter / diopter

[ahockenberry]

Hi folks....wondering if anyone is using or has used a close up filter? Couple of questions...If you have used it, would you recommend it? Also is putting a Close-up filter on a macro lens not recommended?

Thanks

Ashley

[paul weston]

I dont do alot of macro shooting but i have used the canon 500D closeup filter on my 70-200vr and also my 12-24,worked great.

paul.

[paul weston]

I f you want a great read on macro photography,get john shaws closeups in nature,its a great read.and yes he uses a closeup filter with great results.

paul.

[Lisa]

Hi Ashley:

I have used a Canon 500D on my 70-200VR and 85 f1.4 and I like the results. The reason I have one in addition to a dedicated macro, is for convenience sake. I don't have to carry around all those lenses all the time.

That said, I have put Nikon 6T on my macro lens and found the area of focus to be RAZOR thin.

I'm hoping Martin or Pam can add a little more info as far as using a Close up filter and macro lens combo.

[Keith]

canon 500d for me on the 70-200mm f2.8 ,really shallow DOF but incredible sharpness. Best $100 spent and a lazy mans macro, the VR or IS works great

http://www.pbase.com/keithrankin/image/60439361/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/keithrankin/image/58539281/original.jpg

[paul weston]

canon 500d for me on the 70-200mm f2.8 ,really shallow DOF but incredible sharpness. Best $100 spent and a lazy mans macro, the VR or IS works great

http://www.pbase.com/keithrankin/image/60439361/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/keithrankin/image/58539281/original.jpg

holy crap keith,those are VERY nice shots.

paul.

[TheDuck]

I'm sorry that this adds nothing to the thread but I also have to say those are awesome shots. I'll be wandering off now to buy a new filter....

[ahockenberry]

The proof is in the pudding ...great shots

[Ron Lacey]

Sorry to be off topic too but those are amazing hummer shots, how the heck do you get so close?

Ron