My “poor man’s macro lens”

Definitely a desperation shot at 11:46 p.m…
Most of my “close-ups” of insects are actually not close-ups, per se, but shot with a longer 55–250mm lens zoomed out to 250mm (and, consequently, shot from 2–3 feet from the subject). Some of my close-ups, however, are true close-ups, although I do not have a true “macro” lens. Rather, I have this set of “close-up filters,” which are threaded onto the lens just like your UV filter.

If you click on the “close-up filter” tag for this post, you’ll find that only 5 of my critter posts have been taken with one or more of these “filters.” I generally cannot get close enough for a short lens or a close-up filter and use a telephoto focal length of 250mm.

A year ago (“Fall flowers”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-09-29

[Glendq]

always a way to make things work, eh.

[Thom Mitchell]

@glendq At much less expense than the cost of a true macro lens...

[Vicki Dixon]

I have one of those for my 55mm lens...my Dad gave it to me with some old film camera lenses he used to us. I really like it and it does well enough until I can get the real thing!

[Karen bable]

Necessity is the mother of invention! It matters not how we get there but the fact that we do....

[Rick Schies]

I too have a set of these to my old camera. Haven't used them in years

[Inty Malcolm]

I couldn't get on with macro filters; always to soft anywhere but bang center and far too much fringing... Hmmm, perhaps mine were just too cheap :)

[Angelique]

This is great and thanks for posting. I am budget girl and this will be something to keep in mind. I still need a new camera.....

[Heidi]

I'm a budget girl too. Have to keep these in mind.