The Lindsey Optics 4x5.65 +1 Diopter Close-Up Lensfrom Lindsey Optics 4x5.65 +1 Diopter Close-Up Lensfits directly into 4 x 5.65" matte boxes, occupying one slot in the matte box. A close-up lens with a strength of +1 is used to get very close-up images of small objects when the cine lens being used won't focus that closely. To create the Brilliant Tray Mount Close-Up Lens series, Lindsey Optics mounted the 138mm Close-Up Lenses in a 4 x 5.65" matte box tray. These large 138mm round lenses provide a 5.1" diameter clear aperture in the tray, allowing use with large lenses and wide angle lenses. The lens have a broadband multi-layer anti-reflection coating. The unique tray mount design allows quick and easy changes of close-up lenses in both clip-on and rod mount matte boxes.

The +1 Fit In 1 Slot    Allows Quick and Easy Changes of Lenses    Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating    Fits Directly Into 4 x 5.65" Matte Boxes

It fits directly into 4 x 5.65" matte boxes, occupying one slot in the matte box.

A close-up lens with a strength of +1 is used to get extreme close-up images of small objects when the cine lens being used won't focus that closely.

To create the Brilliant Tray Mount Close-Up Lens series, Lindsey Optics mounted the 138mm close-up lenses (diopters) in a 4 x 5.65" matte box tray. These large 138mm round lenses provide a 5.1" diameter clear aperture in the tray, allowing use with large lenses and wide angle lenses. The lens has a broadband multi-layer anti-reflection coating.

The Diopter Brilliant Tray Mount Close-Up Lens fit in ARRI, Bright Tangerine, Chrosziel, Vocas, and other professional 4 x 5.65" cine matte boxes. They do not work with RedRock Micro matte boxes.

The unique tray mount design allows quick and easy changes of close-up lenses in both clip-on and rod mount matte boxes.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the differences between brilliant 1 vs 2?

A: The Lindsey Optics 4 x 5.65" +3 Diopter Brilliant² Tray Mount Studio Close-Up Lens comes in different levels. The most is =3, then +2, +1 and then the fractions.

Q: 2. What is the difference between this diopter and this one listed for $20 less BH #LI4565DIO12 ?

A: The main difference with the two Lindsey Optics 4 x 5.65" diopters is the focus distance supported by each model. With diopters, the strength is in the number. Diopter strength is from 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4. They are set up so that you mount the diopter 1 on the lens, place the lens focus to Infinity and the diopter then focuses the lens a 1 meter. Further more 1/2 means it is focused at 2 meters.  BH #LI45651BTS is 1 BH #LI4565DIO12 is 1/2

Q: 3. Does the +3 Diopter fit into the Tilta MB-T12 matte box without getting scratched up?

A: Yes, the Lindsey Optics 4 x 5.65" +3 Diopter Brilliant² Tray Mount Studio Close-Up Lens will fit and work inside the Tilta MB-T12 Matte Box BH #TIMBT12 without getting scratched.

Q: 4. Can the diopter itself be removed from the 4x5" tray and used in a standard open 138mm round stage?

A: According to Lindsay Optics, yes, you could remove the glass, but the glass outside of the tray has no metal ring. This will cause difficult mounting issues as well as subjugating the filter to very possible damage. In other words, it is not at all recommended.

Q: 5. Would this work in the Tilta mb-t12 mattebox?

A: This is a 4 x 5.65" sized filter. It should work in that Matte Box.

Q: 6. Will this fit bright tangerine misfit atom?

A: No, The Lindsey Optics 4 x 5.65" +2 Diopter will not work with the Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom. The Misfit will not accept drop filters on trays. However it could work with the Misfit Kick https://bhpho.to/3rAd17i

Q: 7. What is the difference between this and the studio version?

A: The difference is that the Lindsey Optics Brilliant² 4 x 5.65" +3 Diopter Tray Mount Studio Close-Up Lens has a stainless steel post threaded into the handle. This makes it easer to reach the handle when the tray mount close-up lens is used in a Studio style matte box. For lightweight clip-on matte boxes the post is not necessary. The glass is the same in both versions, the tray dimensions are the same in both versions.

Q: 8. Will this work in a Tilta 3 stage matte box?

A: Yes, +3 Diopter Brilliant Tray Mount Close-Up Lens by Lindsey optics has a dimension of 4 x5.65'' which is the correct dimension for the tray compartments in Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (114mm Back).

Q: 9. How many trays does this take up?

A: According to the manufacturer, the Lindsey Optics Brilliant² 4 x 5.65" +3 Diopter Tray Mount Studio Close-Up Lens will take three (3) undivided slots (stages) in a matte box. They state their +2 diopter will take two (2) slots in a matte box, while their +1/4, +1/2, and +1 diopters will all take one (1) slot in a matte box.

Q: 10. Will this fit within the Arri MB20 Original Matte Box?

A: If it is a two-stage version of the MB20, it will be compatible.