I was pleased to test a set of Kenko PRO1D Close-up lenses on both a DSLR and a Micro Four Thirds cameras. I was very impressed with the results -especially on my OLYMPUS MFT camera. This set comes complete with an impressive carrying case.
The close-up lens set I tested was 52mm Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1+3, These close-up lenses are amazing and easy use to use. The coupling ring makes any lens (plastic or metal) easily accept the magnetic close-up lens or lenses with the correct filter size (or smaller). The magnetic close-up lens easily fit without trying to match up the threads in the field which can be extremely frustrating. The magnetic aspect of these lenses are always strong enough to stay on while in use. (They were always taken off when not in use.) The quality of the glass is also excellent! No noticeable aberrations were found in either lens. I will use these excellent lenses on any of my future macro subjects.
SAMPLE IMAGES
Rhododendron
NO Kenko Instant Action Close-up Filters
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #3
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1+3
The focus was made for the initial image and the camera was moved to reach the new focus point for each close-up lens.
This series illustrates the close-up lenses used on a OLYMPUS M.30mm F3.5 Macro lens attached to a OLYMPUS E-M1 Mark III body.
To make this transition from this macro lens to the Close-up Lens set I used a 37-52mm step-up ring (from ebay).
If you would like to make the most of a close-up lens set be sure to purchase the largest close-up lens for the camera lens with the largest filter size you will need so that you can use them on smaller lenses using step-up ring(s).
Brittle Prickly-pear Cactus
NO Kenko Instant Action Close-up Filters
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #3
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1+3
This series illustrates the close-up lenses used on a OLYMPUS M.30mm F3.5 Macro lens on an OLYMPUS E-M1 Mark III.
The focus was made for the initial image and the camera was moved to reach the new focus point for each close-up lens.
Big-leaf Maple Leaf
NO Kenko Instant Action Close-up Filters
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #3
Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1+3
This series illustrates the close-up lenses used on a CANON EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lens on a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.
Yes, stacking close-up lenses work great!
The focus was made for the initial image and the camera was moved to reach the new focus point for each close-up lens.
The CANON EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lens will focus closer (to half life-size) but this image will simulate how a standard 50mm lens would function.
MFT Camera with Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1+3 Lenses
#2204370 – OLYMPUS E-M1 MarkIII & M.30mm F3.5 Macro Lens With Kenko PRO1D+ Instant Action Close-up #1+3 Lenses
37-52mm step-up ring
Yes, this close-up lens set works on small lenses such as those for Micro Four Thirds Cameras.
The only change I would like to see would be to add grips on the outside of the coupling ring -just in case it gets too tight against the lens. Overall a great product!
About the Author – Duane Sept
Duane Sept is a professional wildlife and nature photographer. His background as a biologist aids him greatly in his understanding of the natural world. His award-winning photographs have been published internationally, in displays, books, magazines, pamphlets and calendars for clients including BBC Wildlife, Parks Canada, Nature Canada, National Wildlife Federation and World Wildlife Fund. Duane is also the author of 30+ books and 15+ pamphlets published by several publishers including:
- HARBOUR PUBLISHING
– The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest - CALYPSO PUBLISHING
– Common MUSHROOMS of the Northwest - PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
– A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic - STACKPOLE BOOKS
– Atlantic Seashore Field Guide - QUICK REFERENCE PUBLISHING
Many of his images may be viewed at: www.septphoto.com
