What are NiSi Close-Up Lenses?

NiSi Close-Up Lenses are screw-on optical diopters that reduce your lens's minimum focusing distance, allowing higher magnification and macro-style images without using a dedicated macro lens.

Which NiSi Close-Up Lens size should I choose?

Choose based on your lens's filter thread and your shooting style. 77mm is ideal for telephoto zooms, 58mm is a versatile all-round option, and 49mm is designed for compact setups and high magnification with select macro lenses.

What can I photograph with a close-up lens?

Close-up lenses are great for flowers, insects, textures, product details, food, jewellery and small objects. Any time you want to get closer and fill the frame with fine detail.

Will image quality stay sharp?

Yes. NiSi Close-Up Lenses use an apochromatic optical design and multi-nano coatings to help maintain sharp detail, clean colour and good contrast while minimising fringing and flare.

Do I need a macro lens to shoot macro?

Not always. A close-up lens is a fast, lightweight alternative for macro-style shots, ideal when you only need occasional close-ups and do not want to carry a dedicated macro lens.

What is a diopter, and what do +3, +5 and +9 mean?

A diopter is the strength of a close-up lens. Higher numbers mean higher magnification and a shorter working distance. The 77mm kit is a +3 for telephoto work at a comfortable distance, the 58mm kit a +5 for versatile close-ups, and the 49mm a +9 for the strongest magnification and select macro applications.

How do I focus when using a close-up lens?

Attach the close-up lens, move into the working distance, then focus normally. For precise results, make small forward and back movements to fine-tune focus, especially at high magnification.

Can I use NiSi Close-Up Lenses for video too?

Yes. Close-up lenses are a simple way to capture macro-style detail shots in video, perfect for product work, nature and B-roll, without changing lenses or adding complex rigging.

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Optional adaptors, to fit a close-up lens to one more lens
62mm Ti	Titanium adaptor for the 77mm kit, so it fits a 62mm thread. Knurled, matte black, with an antireflective treatment inside the frame.
82mm	82mm to 77mm step down ring for the 77mm kit, for lenses with an 82mm thread.
67mm	67mm to 58mm step down ring for the 58mm kit. Fits the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
62mm	62mm to 58mm step down ring for the 58mm kit. Fits the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS.

Optional adaptors, to fit a close-up lens to one more lens

62mm Ti

Titanium adaptor for the 77mm kit, so it fits a 62mm thread. Knurled, matte black, with an antireflective treatment inside the frame.

82mm

82mm to 77mm step down ring for the 77mm kit, for lenses with an 82mm thread.

67mm

67mm to 58mm step down ring for the 58mm kit. Fits the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.

62mm

62mm to 58mm step down ring for the 58mm kit. Fits the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS.

Close Up Lens Kits
Kit	NC 77mm II	NC 58mm	NC 49mm
Filter thread	77mm	58mm	49mm
Adaptor rings included	67mm and 72mm	49mm and 52mm	62mm and 67mm
Diopter	+3	+5	+9
Lenses it suits	70 to 300mm zooms and primes, full frame equivalent	24 to 250mm on APS-C, 35 to 250mm on full frame, and 58mm macro lenses over 50mm	Compact setups, and 90mm, 100mm and 105mm macro lenses using the included rings
Best working distance	8.5 to 12 in, 22 to 30 cm	3.5 to 8.5 in, 9 to 22 cm	0.8 to 5.5 in, 2 to 14 cm
1:1 magnification	Approaching 1:1 at 200mm	At 120mm	At 110mm on full frame
Highest magnification	Near 1:1	1:1	2:1 on the Canon 100mm, Nikon 105mm and Sony 90mm macro lenses
Vignetting	Not stated	None from 35mm on full frame, or 24mm on APS-C	Not stated
Optical design	Double optical corrective glass, apochromatic	Double optical corrective glass, apochromatic	Apochromatic
Coating	Multi-nano	Multi-nano	Multi-nano
In the box	Lens, two adaptor rings, two lens caps, pouch	Lens, two adaptor rings, lens cap, protective case	Lens, two adaptor rings, front lens cap, protective case and pouch

Close Up Lens Kits

Kit

NC 77mm II

NC 58mm

NC 49mm

Filter thread

77mm

58mm

49mm

Adaptor rings included

67mm and 72mm

49mm and 52mm

62mm and 67mm

Diopter

Lenses it suits

70 to 300mm zooms and primes, full frame equivalent

24 to 250mm on APS-C, 35 to 250mm on full frame, and 58mm macro lenses over 50mm

Compact setups, and 90mm, 100mm and 105mm macro lenses using the included rings

Best working distance

8.5 to 12 in, 22 to 30 cm

3.5 to 8.5 in, 9 to 22 cm

0.8 to 5.5 in, 2 to 14 cm

1:1 magnification

Approaching 1:1 at 200mm

At 120mm

At 110mm on full frame

Highest magnification

Near 1:1

1:1

2:1 on the Canon 100mm, Nikon 105mm and Sony 90mm macro lenses

Vignetting

Not stated

None from 35mm on full frame, or 24mm on APS-C

Not stated

Optical design

Double optical corrective glass, apochromatic

Apochromatic

Coating

Multi-nano

In the box

Lens, two adaptor rings, two lens caps, pouch

Lens, two adaptor rings, lens cap, protective case

Lens, two adaptor rings, front lens cap, protective case and pouch

Macro focusing rails, for repeatable close-up framing and focus stacking
NM-180S	Macro Focusing Rail NM-180S. A 180mm rail with a 160mm adjustment range and a 360 degree rotating clamp. Engraved index marks on both sides, a collapsible indexed thumb-screw knob, four detachable foot nails, and 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch tripod mounts. CNC machined, hard anodised aluminium. Maximum load 5kg.
NM-200S	Quick Adjustment Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S. A 200mm rail with a 180mm adjustment range. Push a button to reposition the clamp quickly, then fine-tune at 1mm of travel per turn. Integrated Arca-type clamp and plate, 360 degree rotation, 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch mounts. Maximum load 5kg, and two rails stack for dual-axis adjustment.

Macro focusing rails, for repeatable close-up framing and focus stacking

NM-180S

Macro Focusing Rail NM-180S. A 180mm rail with a 160mm adjustment range and a 360 degree rotating clamp. Engraved index marks on both sides, a collapsible indexed thumb-screw knob, four detachable foot nails, and 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch tripod mounts. CNC machined, hard anodised aluminium. Maximum load 5kg.

NM-200S

Quick Adjustment Macro Focusing Rail NM-200S. A 200mm rail with a 180mm adjustment range. Push a button to reposition the clamp quickly, then fine-tune at 1mm of travel per turn. Integrated Arca-type clamp and plate, 360 degree rotation, 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch mounts. Maximum load 5kg, and two rails stack for dual-axis adjustment.

FAQs

What is a close up lens?

A close up camera lens filter is a type of lens filter designed to reduce the focus distance of the lens it's mounted on. This can help get a macro shot of small objects or in greater detail.

Why choose a close up camera lens filter?

If you’ve tried to take close up photos with a regular telephoto lens, you know how important it is to have a close up lens filter. By using this lens on a telephoto lens, you’ll have the ability to get very close to your subject. A close up lens filter is amazing for reducing focusing distance and creating high-quality macro images. So, if your work or hobby requires any type of close up photography, it’s crucial that you pick up one of our industry-leading close up lens filters.

Will a close up lens help with macro photography?

A 58mm close up lens will allow up to a 2:1 ratio when used with a Macro Lens, allowing you to get closer to your subject without blurring or significant quality distortion. To shop our range of close up and macro lens, contact us today and find out why you'll only find the best in our store — our professional staff will help you with any questions you might have.