The Heliopan 46mm Close-Up +3 Lens is 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 46mm 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, +3 Diopter    Provides Shorter Working Distance    46mm Front Filter Threads    Front and Rear Coating    Schott Glass Construction    Brass Filter Ring

Convex lens design and +3 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 46mm front filter threads permits combining with other filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens single or dual element?

A: The Heliopan 82mm Close-Up +1 Lens has a single-element Convex design.

Q: 2. What is ES 77 No.3?

A: This is the strongest option for close-up shooting. This filter is essentially a very high quality diopter that allows a lens to focus closer then it would normally focus. A close-up filter is an alternative to using a focus tube which would also accomplish the same goal but with a bit more light loss.

Q: 3. Hi I have a Nikor 18-200mm lens. Which close-up filter shpuld I use.? 72mm?Is it the same a as wide angle converter ?

A: Yes, you would use the 72mm because the Nikkor 18-200mm has a 72mm thread. This filter is not the same as a wide angle converter, but you can get a 72mm wide angle converter for the lens.

Q: 4. If I am using a TLR camera, do I need to buy two of these? One of the taking lens and one for the viewing lens? Or is it a set?

A: Two of the Heliopan 72mm Close-Up +3 Lens should be used on both lenses on the TLR camera. Note, that it has not been tested and adding a filter to each lens might not fit well because of the thickness of the filter frame.

Q: 5. How better is it to compare to Vivitar Close Up filters? What minimum focus distance would be for Nikon 40mm (if it has 0.29mm without any filter) Thank you!

A: It is a matter of optics. Nikon is noted for optics. And it will be better than other brands. These are also other good models, https://bhpho.to/3CkkJES

Q: 6. Does this come with a viewing filter for the TLR?

A: This is only one filter.

Q: 7. Has anyone compared these with the Lensbaby 46mm Macro Filter Kit?

A: While the Lensbaby 46mm Macro Filter Kit would yield similar results to this Hoya kit, it would lack the multi-coating that the Hoya kit offers.

Q: 8. Can this be used on the Leica Q to shorten the focus distance beyond 17cm?

A: The Leica Elpro 52mm Close-Up Lens will fit the Leica Q using the included step up ring. It will allow you to focus closer but since it has not been tested on the Leica Q, the exact focus distance cannot be determined.

Q: 9. Can this item be used with a M9 that does not have a live view electronic view finder

A: You wont be able to see what you are focusing or if you focused on the subject , would not recommend it

Q: 10. 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.