# Close-up lens National Geographic New Close-up B2 WB NE (model 494322)

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**Data updated:** 2026-03-09 21:10 (EET)
**Category:** Textbooks & Study Guides
**Manufacturer:** national geographic
**Manufacturer code:** 494322
**EAN:** 9780357440193
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

Close-up lens National Geographic New Close-up B2 WB NE (MPN 494322) is an auxiliary optical attachment for reducing minimum focusing distance and enabling closer macro shots with compatible camera lenses. It is designed to overlay a standard lens, providing increased magnification for close-up photography of small subjects like flowers, insects and product details. Useful for hobbyists and field photographers seeking a compact, low-cost macro solution.

## Long description

The National Geographic New Close-up B2 WB NE close-up lens is an auxiliary optical attachment that reduces the minimum focusing distance of compatible camera lenses to enable closer macro shots. Designed to be mounted in front of a primary lens, it increases effective magnification and allows photographers to capture small subjects—such as flowers, insects and fine product details—without changing lenses or carrying a dedicated macro objective. The accessory is compact and intended as an affordable, lightweight solution for hobbyists and field photographers who need straightforward close-up capability.
Advantages
This close-up lens offers increased magnification with minimal setup, preserving the handling and focal properties of the existing lens while allowing closer focusing. Its design keeps the accessory compact and portable, making it easy to attach and remove in the field. The lens provides a cost-effective alternative to dedicated macro lenses, delivering practical close-up performance for subjects at short working distances and enabling creative compositions without complex equipment.
Suitable for
Flower and plant photography where greater detail is required
Insect and small-animal close-ups at short distances
Product photography of small objects and texture detail
Travel and field use when carrying a full macro lens is impractical
Key specifications
Type: single-element close-up attachment for front-of-lens mounting
Primary function: reduces minimum focus distance and increases magnification
Compatibility: fits compatible camera lenses with matching filter/thread or adapter (check lens thread size and adapter requirements)
Optical characteristic: designed for near-focus performance and short working distances typical of close-up attachments
Form factor: compact and lightweight for easy transport and field use
How to use
Attach the close-up lens to the front of a compatible camera lens using the appropriate filter thread or adapter. Compose and focus as usual; the accessory reduces the lens’s minimum focusing distance, so expect to work at shorter subject-to-lens distances and to adjust composition and focus accordingly. Use manual focus or autofocus depending on camera and lens behavior with the attachment; verify focus using live view or focus magnification if available. Stabilize the camera or subject as needed, since close working distances can increase camera shake and reduce depth of field.
Usage recommendations
For consistent results, work with adequate lighting and consider using a tripod or steady support. Maintain sufficient subject illumination to allow faster shutter speeds and to reduce motion blur. Be mindful of the limited depth of field at close distances; stop down the aperture moderately if more depth of field is required, or use focus stacking techniques when appropriate. Confirm mechanical compatibility with your lens thread size or adapter before purchase to ensure proper mounting.

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