How To Use Macro (Close Up) Filters

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How To Use Macro (Close Up) Filters

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I love close up filters - or to give them another name, Macro filters. They are like a magnifying glass you screw into the front of your camera lens which allows you to get in and focus closer. Macro filters come in varying strengths and you can stack them together one on top of the other for more or less magnification.
But what I really love about them is that you can use a macro filter on almost any lens so you can shoot close up but use the characteristics of different focal lengths. For example use one on a mid range lens of about 50 mm and you have a very natural looking perspective. Use them on a 200 mm lens and depth of field becomes minute and you get that wonderful narrow field of view.
Use good quality close up filters and image quality is fine - maybe not quite so good as with a dedicated macro lens but there's so little difference it's not noticeable.
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@tattoodrdoke 8 жыл бұрын

you're the jeremy clarkson on photography and i mean that as a compliment. I really like the mix or wit, knowledge and delivery in your videos

@MikeBrowne 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks +tattoodrdoke Please share them around online - it'll help me make more of them. Best wishes for 2016 - MIKE

@tattoodrdoke 8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Browne I've only just found your channel. I watched through 3 of your videos and didnt skip a minute. I"m very much into macro do found these videos interesting and insightful. Keep up the great work.

@Tellmeallthestuff 9 жыл бұрын

this video takes concepts and ideas that are difficult if explained theoretically and simply and concisely shows the actions behind the theory. Thanks, brilliant.

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you scombs720 :-)

10 жыл бұрын

Love the atmosphere and the simplicity of the explanation.

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matej Blagšič Please help me make more free vids by sharing them on forums, Facebook etc

@Mastersh1t 5 жыл бұрын

For a second I forgot I was on youtube and thought I was watching Topgear on the TV...

@timlawson8945 5 жыл бұрын

lol my thoughts exactly

@jackthehatphoto 2 жыл бұрын

10 years late to the show. Great video. Just to add... an advantage of a dedicated macro lens over close up lenses is that the distance to subject is often greater with a proper macro lens: something important if you're shooting insects etc 🙂

@MikeBrowne 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Filters are pretty good but for photographers into macro nothing beats a macro lens... MIKE🙏😊

@psahluwalia273 10 жыл бұрын

I could not resist to login to my account to give a thumbs up. Thanks

@linvin9884 7 жыл бұрын

That's the best introduction I've ever heard.

@tamthecat Жыл бұрын

your video for a 9 yrs ago, still have good quality as if you were shooting it in 2022

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alisya - fundamentals never really change 😊

@noobblet1996 10 жыл бұрын

dayum, thats a best review that i ever seen !!!!!

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dato Marmarashvili - dayum you made me smile with that one :-)

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you - Reversing ring will probably be better optical quality but it's more fiddly. Filters are easy and provided you use good ones there shouldn't be a problem.

@TheDCStudios1 6 жыл бұрын

I love your introduction

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

No worries Candy - glad you found it useful

@billdiamond1990 8 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy with your videos.I'm new to photography, I bought the equipments but you need knowledge to understand how things works,every day that I come from work I see your videos.Very easy to understand.Thanks a lot.really

@grouchomarxmusic 9 жыл бұрын

explained this whole process in such a way that complete novices like me can understand, and answered questions I had regarding this subject. Subscribed.

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you grouchomarxmusic happy you liked it. Please help me make more videos like this one by sharing it with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.

@daibhiseaghdha153 Жыл бұрын

good to listen to a person, who knows what they are talking about.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Daibhi

@Memorablemomentsart 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I have a set from my medium format film days and still use them, just bought adapter rings for different size lenses.

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Memorable Moments Photography Please help me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.

@josemusama6906 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering that question. I have been considering these filters for a while. And wasn't sure of they really worked. I will be getting mine soon. Great job.

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda - it's the lens they fit on. As long as your lenses have a screw thread in the end you can use them. Even if they don't you can always keep them in place with tape. Google close up filters and you'll fine loads.

@jaostrich 9 жыл бұрын

It was extremely easy to subscribe to you after watching this video! Great Job

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jostrich Please help me spread the word by sharing my vids with other photographers...

@jaostrich 9 жыл бұрын

Mike Browne Will do! keep up the great work

@barak112 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved me time and money Mike. Exellent way to explain tings, and on a warm and smiling way to. Keep coming back to your channel after years. Dont you ever stop what you are doing. The best from Denmark 🇩🇰

@MikeBrowne 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mikael

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan - yes provided you can make them fit. I've used everything from tape to blutak....

@nickcoller1962 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video and explanation. Thanks a lot!

@MikeBrowne 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. Please help me make more like it by haring it around with more photographers... MIKE :-)

@VenuGopalBsnl 3 жыл бұрын

Most productive video on macro filters.Excellent info.TFS👍💐

@MikeBrowne 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you - and flowers too!

@mykromacro4599 5 жыл бұрын

I've shared this with a friend whose daughter is keen on trying macro & I mentioned these filters would be the way to start, so tks!

@brushbros 11 жыл бұрын

You have a very nicely moderated voice, and a very smooth delivery style. In my opinion, you are very comfortable to listen to, and the pace of your delivery is just exactly right. Thank you for your video! I have Native American artifacts I want to document, and your information is very helpful in helping me to do so. Your photographic "jig" was simple yet very effective for illustrating magnification vs. field of view. You have a teacher's natural gift for presentation, thanks! Rick

@mlks007 4 ай бұрын

So that means my 70-300mm lens could focus even closer, very useful for too small things like tiny flowers. Thank you Mike for the video.

@MikeBrowne 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure 🌺🌺🌺

@katmarcoux5332 8 жыл бұрын

You explain so very well... I am subscribed and will most certainly share your videos.. Thank you.. Denise

@MikeBrowne 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much +Denise Pigeault I really appreciate it - MIKE :-)

@katmarcoux5332 8 жыл бұрын

@aamirusman4135 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing! You explained it in such a simple way. Thanks a lot!

@MistrBlistr 8 жыл бұрын

I really like Mike Browne. He seems like a really nice guy.

@MikeBrowne 8 жыл бұрын

he is +Feefye Fofum :) - Melissa pp Mike

@MikeBrowne 8 жыл бұрын

+Feefye Fofum Thanks - MIKE

@mclaren777 10 жыл бұрын

Most of the other KZfaq videos on this subject are terrible so thanks for this excellent demonstration.

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Thank mclaren777 - please share it everywhere and help spread the word...

@westcoast4580 6 жыл бұрын

best part is when mike's light bulb appeared above his head when he was thinking of the math, 6+4 (3.50 of the video) Love it Mike

@3dtoys4u 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, nice review Mike.

@quinnls 7 жыл бұрын

I discovered while playing around with "light leaking" that if you take the lense off the body and hold it up against the bracket, and it greatly decreases the minimum focus distance!

@cab102361 11 жыл бұрын

this is one of the best explanations. Thank you so much. I am bumbling around with beginning photography.

@tennerbag 11 жыл бұрын

Mike "I'm a bloke" Browne ! thanks for your most helpful tutorials.

@temp850 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate! Such a down to earth way of explaining things. :)

@MikeBrowne 8 жыл бұрын

thank you +Blizzard :) - Melissa

@mattcero1 5 ай бұрын

The reasons I opted for the macro tube set are for the low price as well as they were compatible with my entire lens collection. With the Macro filter you can only use them on compatible lenses as well as a reverse macro adapter.

@MikeBrowne 5 ай бұрын

Tubes are a great option. Not sure what you mean by "the Macro filter you can only use them on compatible lenses"? Did you mean thread size? If so a step ring is one easy option. Hope that helped...

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Yes there is a drop in light as it travels up the tubes which means you use a slower shutter speed / higher ISO to compensate. Best Option? I still like my CUs

@adibee88 4 жыл бұрын

Nice and EASY Tutorial, great picture examples, many THANKS! 👊

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

I use Hoya because they're pretty good.

@FLORAMORAITINI 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a wonderfully easy to understand video

@charu1211 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. That was really good lesson to shoot close up shots

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Yes you can stack them up

@amitray6614 11 жыл бұрын

Really useful video. And I like the light humorous way you present. Thanks for the post, Mike.

@darlenerovatsos6797 11 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I just got a few macro filters and I can't wait to use them,

@lee.is.here1 10 жыл бұрын

This is my first time seeing you in this video. I can say for sure i liked every bit of explanation you gave. The purpose of the video was to give information and the amount of information i got from this video was satisfactory along with beautiful demonstration and there is a plus point for your sense of humor. I then immediately subscribed you. Now off to learn more from your videos! :D I really appreciate your work and thanks a lot for the guide! :)

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ragnarok Gerard - Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Pleasure... I agree with you about tubes giving much better quality. It's a question of how noticeable it will be at a given image size and how important that is to the photographer. For example if someone's shooting macro images for a poster company who'll print 40 inch posters then best quality tubes every day. If it's a hobby and pics are sometimes posted to Flikr / Facebook and enjoyed on screen the difference probably won't be noticeable.

@TheFoodPedia 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much . This is really useful . I will buy these macro filters for my video camera .

@theyellowgloves 8 жыл бұрын

super cool info

@sagnikkundu3593 7 жыл бұрын

thanks man...

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your posts - all good advice.

@poptartsareviral 11 жыл бұрын

You are the man, I subscribed and have begun watching most of your videos.

@desertoo23 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice video! I loved it!

@sakethsharathbabu7672 9 жыл бұрын

You Sir are Lovely Love YOur Accent And Work Thanks a Lot !!

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

thank you Saketh Sharath Babu yes he has an adorable accent - MELISSA ( for Mike )

@sakethsharathbabu7672 9 жыл бұрын

Just tried it out... Works miracles..;))

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Saketh Sharath Babu wow that's fantastic! - MELISSA ( for Mike )

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Hi JumperUnexpected. They're not a substitute for any lens other than a dedicated macro lens which is usually between 50 and 100mm. You can't use them for anything other than close up work because basically they are a magnifying glass set for your lenses.

@redbank542 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Just been given a set of Cokin close up filters for my Nikon. Was wondering what they were for. Try them out tomorrow

@neondynamite 11 жыл бұрын

excellent tutorial Mike!

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Hi - I think you've answered your own question. I haven't used tubes for years but they are great. I'm sorry I can't give you proper advice on this because I don't have experience of the equipment your using. All my stuff is Nikon. If you have the kit you're right to do some tests of your own as you say. Best wishes.. Mike

@novorak 11 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was out with some Kood close-up filters at the weekend. I only used the No2 (I was shooting handheld), but I got some great shots of insects with it. I'd love a macro lens, but these are a great way to get into it. Might also pick up a Reversing ring for my 50mm Prime.

@SanjeewaMarasinghe 10 жыл бұрын

Very informative and clear tutorial. Many thanks. I had no idea about adding the lenses together and multiplying the magnifying power. Simply great info

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sanjeewa Marasinghe

@xtravaganzagold 10 жыл бұрын

fantastic review !

@xtravaganzagold 10 жыл бұрын

(Ι'm a goldsmith and a was searching for solutions for close up photoshooting of small objects- your video was crucial for my final desicions !)

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Κωνσταντινος Παπαμιχελακης Happy to help :-)

@freddyfredrickson 8 жыл бұрын

Perfectly answered my questions about close up filters. Thanks!!!

@MikeBrowne 8 жыл бұрын

No worries +Chris Newman (Fat Libertarian Dude) - MIKE :-)

@GeorgeLaird 6 жыл бұрын

great presentation

@darlenerovatsos6797 11 жыл бұрын

Ok, I will as soon as I get a few great shots. Thanks

@800764 11 жыл бұрын

I got some of these macro filters when I purchased my Canon 60D. Although I haven't had an opportunity to try them yet. When I do they will altogether have a magnification of x17 so I have no idea what I will take pictures of but I am sure it will be great fun.

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm sorry I can't say which macro lens is best because I don't use one. I use the filters. Also i'm not very knowledgeable on the latest kit on the market. Have a look at some foto forums etc and see what people are saying about their lenses. Sorry about that but I'm not the best person to answer that question.

@youtubeshorts5596 3 жыл бұрын

Quinn Lawrence-Sanderson I discovered while playing around with "light leaking" that if you take the lense off the body and hold it up against the bracket, and it greatly decreases the minimum focus distance! 4 years ago 1 Uc give

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Very sorry we never got around to commenting at the time!

@CJE15 7 жыл бұрын

👍very good video

@CalebEvanphotography 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mike! I can't wait to buy some of my own. You helped me so much.

@timmarshall4881 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you once more. I really did find this useful. and I appreciate the effort you put into these videos.

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim Marshall glad they help. Please share them around - it'll help me make more...

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

I don't know I've never tried it. Possibly - the only issue i can thing of would be the combination of close up filters on a macro lens might cause over magnification and then you wouldn't be able to get close enough to focus because the glass would be pressing against the thing you're photographing. Only a guess and I could be wrong. Why not have a go and see?

@YourTypicalMental 11 жыл бұрын

Last night I ordered two sets of close up filters for my 35mm and 18-135mm. I'm really excited because I'm eternally struggling with my lens minimum focusing distance.

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Yes

@arcanum70 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Am now a subscriber, thank you.

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

thank you arcanum70 for the kind words - MELISSA ( for Mike )

@rachidezzidi984 9 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing :)

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Hi - I agree in most cases you won't notice much if any difference, but it depends on what the images are to be used for. On Instagram you won't see any difference, but if they're to be printed up big there could be some softness around the edges. Supposing you were shooting for commercial purposes or just 'picky' this might not be acceptable. - Mike

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Macro lenses do a much better job than close up filters. However which focal length is a choice you'll have to make for yourself because different focal lengths make the image look different - even when shooting in close. Have a look at this video /watch?v=t3A3SnPFPk0 Also a zoom lens with macro facility won't be as good as a dedicated macro lens.

@satinswan1979 11 жыл бұрын

I have done a 1-2-4-10 on my Nikon J3 and got a great close-up of a D&D mini's eye. But you have to manual focus and you have to make sure your lens is zoomed out enough that you don't get a black halo. You may or may not (but more likely will) get chromatic aberration with this, as well. DOF will be hugely tiny.

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bethany. If you shoot RAW you can lose most if not all chromatic aberration in Adobe Lightroom.

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Pleasure :-) Tubes will be better image quality but trickier to use.

@nplusplusstudios7247 10 жыл бұрын

thanks alot :)

@JEFFREYSOLORIO 9 жыл бұрын

Very educational video thank you.

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry i can't because it depends on what you want to photograph. Get yourself a full set of +2 to + 10 and you're covered for anything. I use Hoya because they're pretty good.

@Dbreh 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for that explanation; really excellent and easy lesson

@MikeBrowne 7 жыл бұрын

No worries and thank you AboAyoob. Please share it around and help me make more like it... MIKE :-)

@youssefaddl Жыл бұрын

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@AliHammoud1 9 жыл бұрын

I've been on KZfaq since ages, but I think this is my first comment..."Dayum" ;) : your videos are great and hilarious...I'll definitely spread the word...

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ali Hammoud I appreciate it.

@PerezMarisa 8 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thank you

@DaveDott 5 жыл бұрын

You explain things quite well... Thank you 👍

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fatfro1 8 жыл бұрын

I didn't know these type of filters existed. I thought extension tubes was the only way to go. I wonder, could you add extension tubes to the mix?

@MikeBrowne 8 жыл бұрын

I've never tried it +fatfro1 but I doubt you'd be able to get the camera close enough to focus if you did. Why not try it and see what happens.. MIKE :-)

@PropTrading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Simple and good. Nice

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you hovemarka. Please help us spread the word by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing on Facebook etc

@TruckerMatty93 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Just what I wanted to hear

@Amy59C 6 жыл бұрын

Merci !

@WeiYongCai 11 жыл бұрын

hey Mike, great tutorial

@arielramirez5913 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike !

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good quality CU filters are OK but they won't be as good as a macro lens or tubes - provided the tubes are attached to a good lens in the first place..

@MikeBrowne 11 жыл бұрын

Close up filters will work great but don't forget you get what you pay for quality wise. I'm not very knowledgeable about all the lenses out there on the market and don't have a macro of my own, just use the filters. Sorry about that, suggest you check out some forums etc to see what people who use them say about their lenses.

@SnowWhiteMR2 6 жыл бұрын

Really informative and broken down. Thank you.

@everything_tech 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video Mike, I just got myself some closeup filters from Polaroid, they com with a nice pouch, a 1x, 2x, 4x and a 10x. Really nice way to get into the world of macro photography. Again, keep putting this videos out, they are just phenomenal. Thanks you

@MikeBrowne 10 жыл бұрын

Nice one EverythingTech - and thanks for your comments...

@JennaIce 9 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. :) Helped me out quite a bit. I didn't even understand what those filters did before this. haha

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Jenna Ice Please help me make more free vids by sharing them with photographers on forums, Facebook etc... Thanks again

@JennaIce 9 жыл бұрын

Ok... also do you know what type of filter I would need for my Nikon CoolPix L830 to give it that blurred out background?

@MikeBrowne 9 жыл бұрын

It's not a filter on the camera Jenna Ice - it's done with a wide aperture on a medium to long lens and a small distance to subject like I have here doing close ups. You probably won't have enough control on a Coolpix to replicate it - sorry to disappoint. Here's a vid about how it works.. (www.photographycourses.biz/focal_length.html) The other way to do it is in Photoshop. I'm making a course on this kind of thing at the moment..