macro lens filters 67mm

I want to try the macro filter lens that just screw onto your regular lens since they are not so expensive and would like any advice on which brand may be better than another. I need 67mm and was told the Hoya was good. Please any advice I would greatly appreciate.
Deb from Louisiana

Hoya is possibly the best budget version as far as price goes and quality,not sure what strength you would need what lens is it for and what subjects are you after.Dont be too disapointed with the first results i have seen the full range from rubbish to very sharp,i think they can work well when everything falls into place.

mike

I like to take pictures of flowers, insects, lizards and birds. I usually use my 200mmor 300mm on my camera. Should I use a different lens ? Thanks for the info.

The filter will not help with birds,its more for flowers and insects to get you closer and thus enlarge the image,never used them myself but i would say have a go with the 200 and maybe a +3 or 4,hopefully some one will come along with definite knowledge soon.
With the birds you need to get closer or set something up to bring them closer to you,as i say the results will vary but it is a lot cheaper than a macro lens.

mike

thanks, I was thinking the 200mm I get pretty good shots close-up with it now but sometimes not so clear. I just cannot invest in a macro lens at the moment but want one. I use the 300 a lot to get close shots of birds and am learning my D7000 haven't had it but couple of months. Thank you for your advice. Have a great day!

These filters are called "close up filters", see Google for more reading material, including Close Up Filters (Macro-Photography.org)

Basically, these are a strong magnifying glass mounted in front of the lens, so the lens can focus closer. The +1, +2, +3 nomenclature is diopters, and the reciprocal is their focus distance. +2 means 1/2 meter. That's the focus of the filter alone, the lens combination will be that if the lens is focused at infinity.. (EDIT to correct error).

It is difficult for these to keep the frame edges sharp, and best results will be when stopping down considerably, like f/11.

The best of these filters have two glass elements, which reduces purple fringing around edges of colors.

The Canon 500D close up filter is considered one of the best - yes, it even works on Nikon lenses too I don't think the 500D has a 67mm version however. Nikon used to make two element closeups, but don't now. Macro lenses are substantially better and more versatile, if you pay the price.

Thanks a lot that helps me. I appreciate your time. Have a good day

thanks, I read Hoya was a good set to have. I am probably going to try something soon since they are so reasonable. Thanks a lot. I do have a 50mm lens so I may try that one with them.