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Four close-up filter lenses in 55mm metal rings

Vivitar

Vivitar 55mm Close-Up Macro Lens Set

SKU CH-YZY7-9KMVW

A 55 mm filter-thread set with +1, +2, +4 and +10 diopters for close-up photography

  • Filter thread size55 mm
  • Product typeClose-up
  • Four diopter strengths for flexible magnification
  • 55 mm filter thread fits standard lenses
  • +1, +2, +4 and +10 options included
  • Combine lenses for increased close-up power
  • Shortens minimum focusing distance for larger image scale

What the set is and who it serves

The Vivitar 55mm Close-Up Macro Lens Set contains four screw-in diopters rated +1, +2, +4 and +10. Photographers who want to reduce the minimum focusing distance of any 55 mm threaded lens without buying a dedicated macro optic can use these filters to enlarge small subjects. The lenses work singly or stacked for stronger magnification depending on the subject size.

Build quality and daily handling

Each diopter is a high-quality optical magnifying lens that threads directly onto a 55 mm filter ring. The slim profile adds minimal length so vignetting is unlikely on most lenses, and the standard threads allow quick attachment or removal in the field. No special mounts or adapters are required beyond the existing filter diameter.

Included items and their practical effect

The box supplies the four close-up lenses (+1, +2, +4, +10) so users can combine them for a range of magnification levels. Using them together shortens the working distance further and increases image scale beyond what a single diopter provides, giving flexible close-up performance without extra equipment.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 99% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVivitar
Product typeClose-up
Size & build
Filter thread size55 mm

Questions about this item

What filter thread size does the Vivitar 55mm Close-Up Macro Lens Set fit?

The set is designed for lenses with a 55 mm filter thread and screws directly onto the front of the lens.

What physical clearance is needed to stack multiple diopters from the set?

Each close-up lens adds a thin optical element; stacking several increases the overall length but remains compact enough for standard filter threads.

How are the +1, +2, +4 and +10 diopters installed and combined for stronger magnification?

Screw the chosen diopter onto the lens filter thread; for greater effect thread a second diopter onto the first, ensuring each is seated squarely to avoid cross-threading.

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