Lindsey Optics 138mm Brilliant Round Drop-In Diopter +3 Close-Up Lens

Before diving into the world of close-up cinematography, consider the 138mm Brilliant Round Drop-In Diopter +3 Close-Up Lens by Lindsey Optics. This optical element is designed to enhance the magnification of your lens, allowing you to capture stunningly detailed images of small objects. While it may not be a true macro lens, its lightweight design and compatibility with standard cine matte boxes and filter holders make it a versatile addition to any filmmaker's toolkit.

The Brilliant Diopters from Lindsey Optics are more than just magnifying lenses. They are meticulously crafted plano convex lenses, designed specifically for the demands of professional cinematography. They seamlessly fit into cine matte boxes and come with a variety of clamping adapters, enabling you to attach our 4.5" Round Diopters directly to cine lens barrels.

These close-up lenses are designed to allow cine lenses to focus on smaller objects than would typically be possible, making them an excellent choice for both cine prime lenses and cine zooms. The focal length of each lens is expressed in "diopters", a term that refers to the reciprocal of the focal length in meters.

The Round Drop-In Filters are available in two professional sizes: 4 1/2 Inch Round and 138mm Round. The 4.5" Round Drop-In Diopters come in four strengths: +1/2, +1, +2, and +3, while the 138mm Round Drop-In Diopters are available in five strengths: +1/4, 1/2, +1, +2, and +3.

For a quick and convenient solution, consider the Brilliant Tray Mount Close-Up Lenses. These are our 138mm diopters mounted in 4x5.65 Matte Box Trays. They use the same high-quality glass as our Round Drop-In close-up lenses and are designed for easy insertion into the matte box. They are perfect for quickly adjusting to the right shot with a variety of lenses with different focal lengths, including large diameter prime lenses and zoom lenses.

Lindsey Optics Brilliant Filters are made from the finest optical glass and feature a multi-layer BROADBAND anti-reflective coating. This coating significantly reduces light loss and flare, ensuring that contrast, color saturation, and image quality are preserved. For the highest quality close-up and macro images, consider our Brilliant Macro Lenses.