DON'T buy Macro Lenses, do THIS instead | NiSi Close-Up Lens

[@tripleteam21]

your vlog is one of the tops i saw

[@MarcelGlas]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it ✌️

[@MarcoRompiettiOfficial]

why do you have so few subscribers? your content is awesome!!

[@MarcelGlas]

Thank you friend! I don't post too often as I want to take my time with these videos. Probably puts me at a disadvantage for the algorithm but I'm hoping to be able to deliver more value that way 🙌

[@guerweb3830]

good review, great style!

[@MarcelGlas]

Thank you! That really means a lot to me 🙌

[@halimrahman]

I agree, very great presentation with a lot of examples, instead of showing "your face". I like the ending too: You decide!

[@_MJ07_]

This is seriously great content! How is autofocus whilst using them?

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks man! Autofocus still works after screwing on the filters. I would use it to quickly grab focus and then switch over to manual focus though.

[@blainemitchell]

Perfect. Thanks.

[@MarcelGlas]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@halimrahman]

I just got this 2 days ago, I am crazy impressed. I used Raynox DCR250 and NiSi beats its way over. Do you know how to calculate the "new" minimum focus distance when using this filter?

[@MarcelGlas]

Agreed! Unfortunately I don't know how you'd calculate it accurately but I'd be curious to know how much of a difference a proper telephoto lens would make to the magnification ratio 🤔

[@blue2purple]

Amazing my friend! How about I use Nisi with Sigma 28-70mm. Could I have a close shot with that lens?

[@MarcelGlas]

You could just use the 67mm Step-up ring included with the NiSi Close-up lens and screw it on the 28-70mm without any problems. It isn't recommended to use the Close-up lens with any focal length below 70mm but to this day I most often use it with my Sony 20-70mm zoomed in to 70mm and it works perfectly.

[@blue2purple]

@@MarcelGlas Thats absolutely incredible. Much appreciated. Keep it up your work my friend. The world as always hunger your art. Big love from vietnam

[@MarcelGlas]

@ Thank you man! You too 🙌

[@kelalamusic9258]

A great video. I just subscribed. I’m wondering if what you outline will help me. I have tons of 35mm slides and negatives I wish to copy. I’m trying to avoid the cost of a macro lens, so perhaps a solution can be found here. My cameras are Olympus micro 4/3. My sharpest lens is my Olympus 45mm f/1.8. What would you suggest please?

[@MarcelGlas]

Hey there. The Close-Up lens will only work with lenses upwards of 70mm so I wouldn't recommend the 45mm for your purposes.

[@ClementFaucher]

my question is do you prefer your Sony 20-70 or tampon 20-40 wich one you use most for vidéo project ? thanks btw I love your jobs

[@MarcelGlas]

Thanks Clement! I do prefer the Sony 20-70 by a lot. The Tamron is a great lens with a nice and compact size but the Sony wins in terms of versatility, image quality, bokeh, zoom range and build quality. Definitely the most useful lens I own.

[@SliverCreations]

Can you also stack these on a macro lens to get an even greater close up?

[@MarcelGlas]

I didn't try this but I'd assume it would reduce the minimum focusing distance even further.

[@sgtparadox]

Thank you. This just saved me 500$ if not more. As a sony shooter myself does it work with Autofocus and image stabilization? What is the magnification equivalent. A macro lense is usually 1x or 2x.

[@MarcelGlas]

You're welcome! It does work with AF. When I use it I do so on a tripod so I can't speak about the stabilization aspect but I've read about people using it handheld. The magnification ratio depends on the focal length you're using. With a 70-200 you can get to a 1:1 ratio.

[@TECH3_]

Manufacturer says at 200mm it's 1:1

[@zsht]

You prefer this to extension tubes?

[@MarcelGlas]

I do! Tried extension tubes a couple of times but the optical results weren't as nice as I expected and you always run the risk of getting the sensor dirty.