Zeikos52mm 4 piece high definition Close-Up filter (+1, +2, +4 and +10 Diopters), Metal Rim, Magnification Kit, with Deluxe Case and Miracle Fiber Cloth Set

I have been using a Raynox DCR-250 macro lens adapter, which is rated as +8 diopter. I used that lens with a super zoom and the results were extreme, the only problem was the horrible depth of field. It took me a lot of patience and practicing to learn how to deal with it. It basically comes to isolating your rig from vibration, using a focusing rack and not relying on just the on board flash.After a month or so playing with it I got to the point that I could produce consistent results. Then I sold my superzoom and got a DSLR. During the post-new-camera-accessories-buying-frenzy I picked up this set of macro filters. The price is really good, less than 1/4 of what I paid for my DCR-250, for a combined + 17 diopter v. the Raynox's +8. And I could just screw these onto my lenses instead of having to use an adapter like with the Raynox (my superzoom didn't have filter threads).Please note that I am not a pro, I am just a hobbyist. And I was able to immediately take decent shots with nothing more than the four macro filters combined and either my Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX or my 18-55mm VR kit lens. I even went as far as adding the Raynox to the four filters and managed to get some interesting results, and that was just hand held.The filters came in a folding purse with pockets for each one, which is pretty adequate for the price. I am sure there are better products out there, but for the tiny amount I paid for these I am extremely pleased. I simply didn't expect them to work so well.Warning: don't expect to be able to use these at maximum stacking if you have never shot macro before. It really takes a lot of patience and experimentation.

I was looking for something just like this. A decent price, and quality product made of metal and glass. No plastic, thank you. 1, 2, and 4 are great. The difference is only slight, but for taking pictures of jewelry, these really helped me! The 10 is fantastic. I would describe using the 10x as similar to a magnifying glass that you can take a picture with. The edges will be very blurry, but that adds to the effect.With the threading on both sides, you can even stack them together (I haven't done that yet, but it's nice to know I could)Lastly I will make a comment on the durability. I dropped one on a linoleum floor and it survived! Nuff said!

The adapters are being used on a Canon T3i in order to take pictures and record video up close with a 50mm 1.4 lens. I also used the stock lens that came with the T3i once. The quality that you get for the amount you pay for these filters is amazing. The first down side is that you need a lot of light because you have to open the aperture up very wide in order to get the shot in focus or there will only be a very very small part of the shot in focus which is not what I was after. (some buyers are) After setting up studio lights or on a bright day outside everything was great. The filters allow you to move your camera closer so a moving object like insects are out of the question. Don't worry, it is the cheapest way I found to enter into micro photography without spending a couple hundred on a lens an if you don't like it (micro) you lost under $20 bucks. Thats a trip to a local fast food store. The shipping was also slow but other than that I really enjoyed them.

I have extensive experience with the  Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras  for Macro photography, and highly recommend it to anyone who has over $500 to spare. Since most macro lenses are out of the reach of most people on budgets, however, this filter set is a great alternative.BEFORE I BEGIN...Amazon also sells  Digital Concepts +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (58mm) , which I closely looked at as well before pulling the trigger on this. I only got the Zeikos ones because of the shipping arrangement (this was eligible for Prime, the other wasn't). I don't know how different these two sets are, and I can't recommend one over the other since I only used this set. They're both in the same relative price range, however, so some of my review could theoretically apply to both.PURPOSETo start off with, it's really important you understand just what these filters are for. These will NOT magnify the image and turn an ordinary lens into a telephoto one. Instead, these will change the minimum distance from which you can focus with your current lens. In other words, you will be able to physically put your lens closer to the object in question, and achieve a macro-like effect. Which means this is great for stationary objects, but if you want to photograph bugs, you have to get very close in order to fill the frame, so a 100mm macro lens might be a safer bet since it'd allow you to achieve close focus from a safe distance.BUILD QUALITYWhen I purchased this filter set, I also purchased the  Zeikos ZE-FLK58 58mm Multi-Coated 3 Piece Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) . Prior to this, I had never heard of Zeikos, let alone purchased their products. I am enjoying that set as well, and while I wouldn't say Zeikos necessarily makes top-quality products - these are cheap, flimsy, and probably wouldn't hold up well when thoroughly scrutinized by image experts - I do think that for most people's purposes, this filter set will be just fine. That being said, I think these are probably more of a starter set than a durable long-term investment. If one is very serious about image quality, they would probably benefit by getting an alternative solution.ALTERNATIVESThere are two strong alternatives to close up filters Macro alternatives, but both are more expensive:(a) Extension Tubes. These are basically tubes that you put in between your lens and the camera's body. There is no glass involved, it's just a tube that increases the distance from the sensor to the lens. The benefit of this is that with no glass involved, there won't be noticeable image degradation; the downside is that less light will be available, so you will either need an external light source or have adequate natural light. Plus, extension tubes are generally more expensive than this filter set!(b) A dedicated Macro Lens. This is the optimal piece of equipment for macro photography, but these are generally very expensive. If you want to dabble in macro photography before making a major investment, get this filter set to experiment. For most people, this set should be fine, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone gets better quality shots with a thousand-dollar macro lens than with a ten-dollar filter set!IMPRESSIONSSo far, I'm very pleased with my purchase. For around ten dollars, I can now focus much closer to small objects than before. This is especially great for small product shots (i.e. eBay sales), as you can highlight smaller areas much better than without the filter set. Photography is a very expensive hobby, and much in the same way a $150 telephoto lens won't provide the same image quality as one that costs ten times as much, this filter set is probably not for those who are very serious about macro photography. But for most people who don't want to yet take the plunge and fork over hundreds of dollars for a macro lens they might never use, this is a great way to start taking close-up photos.PORTABILITYThis set has four different filters, all for the same effect, but in varying degrees. If one wanted, they could stack all four filters together, but there will be a noticeable decline in quality as you put more and more filters between your lens and the sensor. They come in a pouch which is very portable, and has a fold-out system (much like a wallet) that makes it convenient to keep all four in your pocket.FINAL THOUGHTSI don't regret this purchase. Like I said at the start of the review, I have played extensively with the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens (which I've rented, and don't own)...this doesn't exactly compare to that, but then again, this is about one-fiftieth of the cost! This filter set is a great way for someone to get a feel for macro photography, especially beginners. Just by getting physically closer to the object you're trying to photograph, you can now compose your shot much differently than before, and that alone I believe is worth the cost of this set. A WARNING, however...getting close is great, but be mindful of just how close you're getting to your object! The first day I got this set, I was experimenting and actually slammed my lens into my girlfriend's eye. Injuries aside, this is a very worthwhile product. I hope to upload some photos soon to highlight this.

Excelente producto, cumple perfectamente su función y la relación calidad-precio lo vale. Además llegó antes de tiempo. Estoy muy satisfecho con la compra y lo recomiendo.

Sehr gute andapterringe zu einem günstigen Preis. Schön um gute close ups zu machen, ohne sich direkt ein Makro objektiv zu kaufen. Aber ein Makro objektiv bietet immernoch mehr leistung

The filters serve the purposes of shooting close up. The price of the set is reasonable. The images are acceptable as these filters are for fun.

Ho acquistato questo set di filtri per utilizzarli con una Nikon D7000 su uno zoom Nikon 18-200.In generale sono soddisfatto dell'acquisto perché' con una cifra contenuta si può' sperimentare la macro fotografia.Va chiarito che questi filtri non fanno miracoli, un po di distorsione c'e' e si perde anche un po di profondità di campo ma per iniziare secondo me vanno benissimo.Le immagini sono abbastanza nitide e le lenti non presentano aberrazioni cromatiche o dominanti.Consiglio l'acquisto senza riserve.

do what are meant to do, came with a nice bag to put the filters, im very pleased. Completely recommend for the price