The Heliopan 30.5mm Close-Up +2 Lens for Enhanced Photographyis a convex diopter designed to decrease the minimum focus distance of any lens in order to produce a shorter working distance for close-up photography. Available in varying strengths, close-up lenses also feature 30.5mm front filter threads for combining two or more filters to fine-tune results.

The front and rear surfaces of the filter both feature a single anti-reflection coating. Each coating helps to increase light transmission by reducing reflections, scattered light, and ghosting. Additionally, they offer protection to the filter substrate while helping to keep the glass clean for longer than uncoated glass.

This Heliopan filter is constructed from Schott glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. It features a brass filter ring for durability as well as jamming prevention.

Decreases Minimum Focus Distance    Convex Lens, +2 Diopter    Provides Shorter Working Distance    30.5mm Front Filter Threads    Front and Rear Coating    Schott Glass Construction    Brass Filter Ring

Convex lens design and +2 dioptric strength lessens the minimum focusing distance of any lens for close-up shooting.

Single coatings on both the front and rear offer protection to the glass and help to improve light transmission and image quality.

Constructed from Schott glass for optical clarity.

Brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength.

Dual threading with 30.5mm front filter threads permits combining with other filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi is this product usable with my nikon 200 mm ed f4? Can you recommend the best screw on lens in 62 mm that will increase magnification from 1:1? Thanks

A: I have both the b+w NL 2 and 3 for my Fuji 60mm macro. They are Schneider glass so good. They will allow me go work with the 60mm lens now because a straight 1:2 did not give the results I was after. I also tried the Fuji lens that you insert between the camera and the 60mm lens but that really did not work. The lens hunted forever and would start hunting again if anything moved even a millimetre. Hope this helps somewhat. RL

Q: 2. How much does it weigh?

A: The exact weight is not publish by B+W, but the weight in its original packaging is 0.205 lb.

Q: 3. Will this work with sigma 70-200?

A: I don't think so. Pretty sure that was made specifically for the Sigma 18-300. It's basically a big magnifier that screws onto the end of the lens, which has a 72mm filter size. Check the filter thread size of your 70-200; if it is 72mm maybe it'll work.

Q: 4. Is this a double or single element lens?

A: The Nikon add on lens is single element.The best one I found and is double element is by Canon. It comes in two types one is the D250 D500. The D250 is about 2-3 times magnification and the D500 and that is around 5 times.

Q: 5. Does this lens add any significant magnification compared to the built-in functions in the DC2000 Digital Underwater Camera?

A: This lens is for the Micro cameras only. (Micro HD, HD+, & 2.0)

Q: 6. What is the diopter strength on this close up lens?

A: This diopter is approximately at 1.7x.

Q: 7. Would this work on Sigma EX Would this work with Sigma Macro 180mm F/3.5 APO HSM IF Lens For Canon that takes 72mm filters?

A: The Sigma AML72-01 Close-Up Lens can be used on the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM Autofocus Lens.

Q: 8. Will this affect picture quality if I attach it to the sigma 18-300 all the time ?

A: You should use it only when trying to shoot macro. Otherwise AF will not work properly.

Q: 9. What lens could I use this macro lens kit filter with? I have a Nikon 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, and a Tampon 35mm 1.4 lens. Would this macro lens kit fit any of these lenses listed above?

A: All three of the mentioned lenses have a different filter size, so this Vivitar 55mm Close up Macro Lens Kit would not fit directly on them.

Q: 10. Would these attach to a Sony Hx400v Cyber Shot and would it need an adapter?

A: Good, I am going to order them. Thanks for the info!