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Hoya 1241 52mm HMC Close-Up +2 Macro Filter
Hoya 1241 52mm HMC Close-Up +2 Macro Filter
Hoya 1241 52mm HMC Close-Up +2 Macro Filter
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Hoya 1241 52mm HMC Close-Up +2 Macro Filter

★★★★★4.6 (8 reviews)

Get closer to your subject with this multi-coated 52mm close-up filter that maintains over 97% light transmission.

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Overview

The Hoya 52mm HMC Close-Up +2 Filter is a screw-in supplementary lens that reduces your existing lens's minimum focusing distance, allowing you to photograph subjects at closer range without investing in a dedicated macro lens. The +2 diopter strength offers a moderate level of magnification, making it well suited for flowers, small products, textures, and other subjects where you want to fill more of the frame without resorting to heavy cropping in post-production.

What sets this filter apart from basic close-up lenses is Hoya's proprietary HMC (Hoya Multi-Coating) technology. Applied to both sides of the optical glass, this multi-layer coating achieves over 97% light transmission, meaning virtually all the light reaching your sensor passes through cleanly. The practical benefit is reduced flare and ghosting — artifacts that commonly plague close-up photography due to the short working distances and direct lighting angles involved. The result is sharper contrast, more accurate colour rendition, and cleaner images straight out of camera.

Key Features

Supplementary lens, screws into the filter thread of your lens

Great for Close-Up (Macro) photography

HMC filters minimise reflection to increase light transmission and reduce flare and ghosting

Over 97% light transmission for sharp contrast and well balanced colour

Hoya 52mm HMC Close-Up +2 Filter

Specifications

Brand
Hoya
Model
1241
Filter Size
52mm
Filter Type
Close-Up +2 Diopter
Coating
Hoya MultiCoated (HMC)
Light Transmission
Over 97%
Color
Black

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • HMC coating delivers over 97% light transmission for sharp, high-contrast results
  • Affordable way to add close-up capability without buying a dedicated macro lens
  • Lightweight and compact, easily stored in a filter pouch or camera bag
  • +2 diopter provides useful magnification without extreme working distance restrictions
  • Standard 52mm thread fits a wide range of popular lenses

👎 Cons

  • Requires a separate macro lens or higher diopter filter for extreme close-up magnification
  • Image sharpness may soften slightly at the edges compared to a true macro lens
  • Only fits 52mm thread lenses, so step-up rings are needed for other sizes
  • Does not allow the same working distance flexibility as extension tubes or bellows

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a +2 diopter close-up filter, which provides moderate magnification suitable for subjects at a medium close-up range.
Yes. Hoya's HMC (Hoya Multi-Coating) reduces reflections across multiple lens surfaces, which minimizes flare and ghosting that can degrade image quality, especially when shooting close-up subjects under bright light.
Yes, close-up filters can be stacked. For best results, place the strongest diopter closest to the lens. Be aware that stacking may introduce some optical softness at the edges.
This filter fits any lens with a 52mm filter thread. Check the front of your lens or its specification sheet for the thread size, often marked with a "Ø" symbol.
The filter changes the minimum focus distance of your lens, so autofocus will work but will focus at closer distances than usual. Manual focus fine-tuning is often recommended for precise close-up work.

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