This 138mm Brilliant Round Drop-In Diopter +1/2 Close-Up Lens from Lindsey Optics fits directly into standard 4 x 5.65" matte boxes. This unique close-up lens is made from the same high-quality glass as round drop-in close-up lenses, and can be quickly and easily inserted in a matte box. It is useful for quickly getting the right shot with a variety of lenses that have different focal lengths, including large diameter prime lenses and zoom lenses. It features a multilayered broadband antireflective coating, which dramatically reduces light loss and flare.

Fits Easily in Cine Matte Boxes    Lightweight and Durable    For Close-Up Images of Small Objects    Constructed from High-Quality Glass

• High-quality optical glass
• Hard, multilayered broadband antireflective coating
• Reduces light loss and flare
• Preserves contrast, color saturation, and image quality

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this fit within the Arri MB20 Original Matte Box?

A: If it is a two-stage version of the MB20, it will be compatible.

Q: 2. Would this work inside a Bright Tangerine Misfit 3 stage matte box?

A: This will work in 4 x 5.65" matte boxes that can take three filters. The concave is lens is very thick on a +3 diopter so it needs the space.

Q: 3. Would this work in the Tilta mb-t12 mattebox?

A: This is a 4 x 5.65" sized filter. It should work in that Matte Box.

Q: 4. what's in the box?

A: What you get is the diopter mounted in the tray.

Q: 5. How many trays does this take up?

A: According to the manufacturer, the Lindsey Optics Brilliant² 4 x 5.65" +3 Diopter Tray Mount Studio Close-Up Lens will take three (3) undivided slots (stages) in a matte box. They state their +2 diopter will take two (2) slots in a matte box, while their +1/4, +1/2, and +1 diopters will all take one (1) slot in a matte box.

Q: 6. Will the +1 fit in the Tilta Mirage Matte Box 4x5.65 filter slot?

A: Lindsey Optics 4 x 5.65" +1 Diopter Brilliant Tray Mount Close-Up Lens will fit into the Tilta Mirage 4x5.65 filter slot.

Q: 7. What is the difference between this diopter and this one listed for $20 less BH #LI4565DIO12 ?

A: The main difference with the two Lindsey Optics 4 x 5.65" diopters is the focus distance supported by each model. With diopters, the strength is in the number. Diopter strength is from 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4. They are set up so that you mount the diopter 1 on the lens, place the lens focus to Infinity and the diopter then focuses the lens a 1 meter. Further more 1/2 means it is focused at 2 meters.  BH #LI45651BTS is 1 BH #LI4565DIO12 is 1/2

Q: 8. Will this work in a Tilta 3 stage matte box?

A: Yes, +3 Diopter Brilliant Tray Mount Close-Up Lens by Lindsey optics has a dimension of 4 x5.65'' which is the correct dimension for the tray compartments in Tilta 3-Stage 4 x 5.65" Carbon Fiber Clip-On Matte Box (114mm Back).

Q: 9. Will this work in the RedRock mattebox?

A: The Brilliant diopters fit in Arri, Bright Tangerine, Chrosziel and Vocas matte boxes. They do not work with RedRock Micro matte boxes.

Q: 10. What is the difference between this and the studio version?

A: The difference is that the Lindsey Optics Brilliant² 4 x 5.65" +3 Diopter Tray Mount Studio Close-Up Lens has a stainless steel post threaded into the handle. This makes it easer to reach the handle when the tray mount close-up lens is used in a Studio style matte box. For lightweight clip-on matte boxes the post is not necessary. The glass is the same in both versions, the tray dimensions are the same in both versions.