Hoya Pro1 +3 diopter test on GF1

David Stringer · #1 February 26th, 2010, 10:53 AM

I just picked one of these up this morning and thought i'd try a little test. It fits the 14-45 52mm filter thread perfectly and is less cumbersome than the Raynox DCR-250. I'll give it a proper test run soon but thought it may be of interest to others.

ballfresno · #2 February 26th, 2010, 01:06 PM

Very impressive quality. Have you (or do you intend to) compared this with a macro lens of any sort?

David Stringer · #3 February 27th, 2010, 05:41 AM

I dont have a dedicated macro lens so unfortunately a proper comparison wont be possible. I was planning on getting the Raynox but the size of the clip on adapter was putting me off, this is very unobtrusive and i'll see what sort of results i can get from it. As an aside i've noticed leaving it on when using the lens normally, i.e focusing at one meter plus it gives a shallow depth of field so another thing that needs testing is a portrait at 45mm to see what the bokeh is like.

cstevens · #4 February 27th, 2010, 11:19 AM

I just bought the lovely B+W 3+ from a clearance place, havent had a chance to try it out yet...your post inspired me to do so :)

cosinaphile · #5 February 27th, 2010, 01:41 PM

for those with slr adapters 3 pc extension tubes in many flavors are avail all over ebay and work great with a 50mm

many are about 15-20 usd delivered without lenses to degrade they are a good option

but that hoya look very good too