What are the differences of Hoya closeup filter(+4) & Canon 250D ?

[panda22]

Can anyone tell me the difference(s) between a Hoya closeup filter (+4) and a Canon 250D/Canon 500D ?


Thanks !! :rbounce:

 

[denizenx]

buying the hoya +4 gives u slightly worse quality at the sides and a free holiday to genting or penang...

 

[panda22]

Then how abt Canon 250D/500D ??

Because I see a person using Canon 250D + Hoya closeup filter (+4) .. to take marco photo. And the photo is nice & clear except for the background (maybe the apertus) ...

But if I use only the Canon 250D/500D without the Hoya closeup filter (+4) .. what will be the difference(s) ?? :dunno:

Thanks !!

 

[denizenx]

Originally posted by denizenx
buying the hoya +4 gives u slightly worse quality at the sides and a free holiday to genting or penang...

the above is vs the 250D/500D already... quality and price wise
+4 is more like the 250D

 

[ziploc]

Hi panda22,

Beside the price and diopter strength difference, Hoya +4 is single element (meaning it has only 1 piece of glass) while the 250D/500D are multi-elements (and they are called close-up lens). Multi-elements close-up lenses will correct the CA and hence giving better optical quality. Some close-up lenses like the Nikon 5T/6T are specifically designed to be used on long lenses (eg. the 80-200 zoom lens) for optimal performance. Hoya +4 is designed for 50mm lens and is not as good when you use it at longer focal length.

Hope that helps.

 

[denizenx]

I have the +4... at 300mm it's sucky unless u stop down like crazy...
at 200++ I use f22 to f45 to kill the CA, but distortionmight be visible

 

[panda22]

Thanks for all the answers ..

 

[shawntim]

how much is the 250D and 500D?

 

[panda22]

:dunno:

 

[Adam Goi]

Originally posted by shawntim
how much is the 250D and 500D?

Depends on thread size of your lens.