Description
Article no.: 28571
NiSi Close Up Lens Kit NC 58mm – +5 Diopters for Macro Photography on 58mm Lenses
What this kit does
The NiSi Close Up Lens Kit NC 58mm converts many standard lenses into close-focusing macro lenses. It provides a +5 diopter magnification and reduces the minimal focal distance so you can capture much closer details without changing to a dedicated macro lens. In practical terms, you can reach a 1:1 magnification at a focal length of 120mm on a full-frame camera.
Compatibility and use
The kit mounts on any lens with a 58mm filter thread. It works with both prime and zoom lenses, and NiSi states compatibility for lenses with focal lengths from 24–250mm on APS-C cameras and 35–250mm on full-frame cameras. You can also use the close-up lens together with macro lenses that have focal lengths over 50mm.
To achieve properly focused images, know the maximum and minimum focusing distances for your lens when the close-up lens is fitted. The working distance varies with the lens used and will be between 9–22 cm. For sharper detail, NiSi recommends using an aperture between f/8 and f/16.
Optical design and image characteristics
NiSi built the close-up lens from double optical corrective glass and uses an apochromatic design to reduce color fringing. In addition, the lens has a multi-nano coating that helps maintain natural color and limits purple/green fringing both in focus and in the bokeh. The close-up lens contains dual lens elements made of high-quality optical glass.
Included items
- Close Up Lens (58mm)
- 49mm and 52mm adaptors
- Lens cap
- Pouch
Notes on adapter rings
- Can be used with NiSi Step Down Adapterring 62-58mm, to fit macro-lenses like Sony 90mm and Nikon 105mm without vignetting.
- Can be used with NiSi Step Down Adapterring 67-58mm, to fit macro-lens like Canon 100mm without vignetting.
Key features
- Dual lens elements of high quality optical glass
- Apochromatic correction
- Double optical corrective glass
- Muti-nano Coating
- Available for lenses with 58mm filter thread
- Magnification - Diopters +5
- 58 mm filter thread, included adapters for 49 and 52 mm
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Magnification | +5 diopters |
| 1:1 Magnification | Achieved at 120mm focal length (Full Frame) |
| Compatible filter thread | 58mm |
| Included adapters | 49mm and 52mm |
| Compatible focal lengths (APS-C) | 24–250mm |
| Compatible focal lengths (Full Frame) | 35–250mm |
| Working distance | Between 9–22 cm (depends on lens) |
| Recommended aperture | f/8–f/16 |
| Optical design | Double optical corrective glass with apochromatic correction |
| Coating | Muti-nano Coating |
| In the box | Close Up Lens (58mm), 49mm & 52mm adaptors, Lens Cap, Pouch |
FAQ
Question: Will the NiSi Close Up Lens Kit fit my lens if it has a 58mm filter thread?
Answer: Yes. The close-up lens mounts directly on any lens with a 58mm filter thread. NiSi also includes 49mm and 52mm adaptors for smaller threads.
Question: What focal lengths work best with this close-up lens?
Answer: The kit is specified for lenses with focal lengths from 24–250mm on APS-C cameras and 35–250mm on full-frame cameras. It also works with zoom lenses within those ranges and can be used alongside macro lenses over 50mm.
Question: How close can I focus and what magnification will I get?
Answer: Working distance depends on the lens used and will be between about 9–22 cm. The close-up lens provides +5 diopters; on a full-frame camera you can reach 1:1 magnification at a 120mm focal length.
Question: Which aperture should I use for sharp detail when shooting with this close-up lens?
Answer: NiSi recommends an aperture between f/8 and f/16 to achieve the sharpest details with the close-up lens attached.
Question: How does the optical design affect image quality?
Answer: The lens uses double optical corrective glass with an apochromatic design and a multi-nano coating. These features help maintain natural color, reduce purple/green fringing, and preserve detail both in focus and in the bokeh.