Close-up filters for Pentax 645n?

[darrenholmes]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking for multi-element close-up filters for my 75mm lens.

Would anyone be able to recommend one, or have a URL to products like

this?

 

Thanks,

Darren

[andrew_schank]

Pentax makes 2 element close up lenses specifically for the 645 in the 58mm size, called the S-33 and S-56. B&H stocks them at $79.95 @. Canon also makes two dual element ones, called the 250D and 500D in 58mm size at $82.95@. I found an old Topcon 58mm twin element converter on ebay that is exceptional. I'm not sure if they are super rare and I got lucky, or if they pop up from time to time.

[dave_bazzel1]

Here is a thought that may work even if you decide later to add a lens

with a larger filter size (ex: 300mm lens w/ 77mm threads).

Get the Canion 500D that Andrew mentioned. It actually has 77mm

threads and then get a 58 to 77mm step-up ring to use with your 58mm

Pentax lenses. Most (many) lenses for the 645n are either 58mm or 77mm.

Personally though I use extension tubes. Best to Ya!!

[alex_b.]

I use a Heliopan 77mm close-up lens with enormous success for editorial beauty shots. It's a great lens to put on the 80-160 zoom.

[jeff_drew4]

I too use a Heliopan CU in 67mm - very nice, well made. I think HP Marketing distributes these in the U.S. I can also recommend "The Filter Shop" via ebay store. They can supply most Heliopan stuff competitively priced, assuming your usual dealer is out of stock.

[darrenholmes]

Thanks for all of your replies...there's a lot of good leads here.

 

Take care

Darren

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