The B+W 58mm Close-Up Lens +2 SC NL 2offers the ability to achieve macro-like results with camera lenses that have 58mm front filter threads. A close-up lens is a magnifier that optically decreases the focal length of a camera lens placed behind it. This effect lessens the minimum focus distance between the camera lens and a subject. Magnification can then be obtained by decreasing the distance between the subject and the combined camera lens and close-up lens.

The magnifying power of a close-up lens is indicated by its diopter strength. A close-up lens with a higher diopter number provides more relative magnification and can be combined with other close-up lenses to increase, or fine-tune the macro effect. This close-up lens has a diopter strength of +2. Diopter strengths of +1, +3, +4, or +5 are also available where this close-up lens type's effect becomes progressively stronger with each diopter strength number increase.

To prevent internal ghosting and reflections, each glass surface of this lens includes one layer of anti-reflection coating. B+W close-up lenses are constructed from Schott glass for increased optical clarity. This close-up lens features an F-Pro brass filter ring for durability as well as jamming prevention.

Creates Macro Effect    Decreases Minimum Focus Distance    +2 Diopter Strength    Single Coated    Schott Glass Construction    58mm Front Filter Threads    F-Pro Brass Filter Ring    Plastic Case

Offers macro-like results for camera lenses that have a 58mm front filter threads

Can be combined with separately available close-up lenses with +1, +3, +4, or +5 diopter strengths that allow the desired close-up effect to be varied and modified

Constructed from Schott glass for optical clarity

F-Pro brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength

Plastic case included for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can two or more of these be stacked together?

A: According to the manufacturer, the the NiSi 58mm Close-Up NC Lens Kit with 49 and 52mm Step-Up Rings does have 58mm front filter threads. They have not tested stacking two (2) close-up filters together. While I do not personally recommend this, it would be possible if you have a close-up filter with 58mm rear filter threads.

Q: 2. will this +2 diopter close up filter increase my magnification ratio on my 1:1 voigtlander 110 macro?and to what ratio and with clear resolution using macro rail?

A: Unfortunately there is no set amount of macro improvement when using a close up filter. It is all trial and error. It will increase your macro focus but we cannot estimate by how much.

Q: 3. What is the diopter strength, or actual focal length of this lens?

A: The NiSi 58mm Close-Up NC Lens is a +5 diopter.

Q: 4. Would this work with the Lensbaby Sweet 50 optic?

A: This is not compatible with the Lensbaby Sweet 50 Optic.

Q: 5. Can this be used in combination with other 58-mm close-up lenses to increase magnification?

A: Technically yes you can but you will run into a softer image and vignetting the more optical elements you place in front of the front element.

Q: 6. Are these lenses antireflection-coated?

A: No, these filters are not multi coated.

Q: 7. how to purchase item

A: This is available to purchase on the website, bt adding the item to your cart. Or by calling in during normal business hours to ales at 800.606.6969 / 212.444.6615

Q: 8. I bought these filters and it fits my lens, but it wont focus when I put it on my lens. How do you work it?

A: Only with the +1 will you still get any type of focus range. Itll get you closer than the normal lens minimum focus distance to about a foot from the lens. Depending on the lens. The others you will only be able to move yourself farther from or closer to the subject to get focus as youll only be a few inches from it.

Q: 9. Do these come with a carrying pouch?

A: Yes, Nisha 82mm Close-Up Lens Set (+1, +2, +4, Macro) comes with a nylon carrying pouch for the lenses.

Q: 10. Hi I'm interested in knowing if this Would this work for the Vazen Anamorphic 28 mm lens? RF Mount specific

A: The Vazen 28mm T2.2 1.8x Anamorphic Lens (RF Mount) is compatible with 77mm filters; https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278186-REG/vivitar_viv_cl_77_77mm_close_up_filter.html