The 82mm Diopter Filter Set is an essential creative tool for cinematographers looking to reduce the minimum focus distance of any lens, especially when working with anamorphic, vintage, or specialty primes that lack close-focus capability.
Whether you’re shooting a food commercial in Bangkok, a music video in Phuket, or a documentary in Chiang Mai, this set of four close-up filters (+1, +2, +4, +10) expands your visual options without requiring macro-specific lenses. Simply screw the appropriate diopter onto your lens and you’re ready to shoot close-up visuals with shallow depth of field and cinematic focus falloff.
Each filter is built with optical clarity in mind and fits all lenses with an 82mm front filter thread — commonly found on cinema lenses like Sony GM, Blazar anamorphics with 77-82mm ring, Dulens Triassic or Apu mini with 72-82mm ring, Sony CineAlta Primes with Ring adapter, and more.
Key Features:
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82mm Thread Size: Standard size for many full-frame and cine lenses.
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Close-Focus Tool: Reduces minimum focusing distance for creative macro or detail shots.
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Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for stylized close-ups, food cinematography, eyes/mouth inserts, or product work.
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Stackable: Combine filters (e.g. +2 and +4) to increase magnification, though some optical softness may appear.
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Great for Anamorphic: Allows traditional anamorphic lenses to shoot much closer without needing rehousing.
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No Light Loss: Unlike extension tubes or macro lenses, diopters do not reduce light transmission.
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Compact & Travel-Ready: All four filters come housed in a lightweight, padded case for use on set or in remote field shoots.
Applications:
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Product cinematography
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Macro inserts in commercial shoots
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Stylized music video sequences
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Narrative filmmaking with close-ups
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Fashion and beauty work
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Wildlife detail inserts with telephoto lenses
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Anamorphic close-focus hacks
Why Rent Diopters?
Many filmmakers opt to rent diopters instead of investing in expensive macro lenses, especially when working with a wide range of lenses on set. These filters can unlock close-focus capabilities on high-end glass that otherwise isn’t made for macro — especially true with anamorphic setups, vintage lenses, or primes with fixed minimum distances.
Whether you’re working on a fast-turnaround shoot or want to experiment with close-up imagery without changing your primary lens kit, diopters are a smart, affordable, and space-saving solution.
Recommended Pairings:
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Compatible with any 82mm front-thread lens
We also offer step-up rings if your lens uses a smaller front diameter — just let us know your rig and we’ll set you up.
