"I picked up a Marumi Achromat filter recently after viewing a friend's images he captured using one. I thought that if I could capture macro images that were crisp and clean while still using just the 70-300 or the 18-270, it would allow me to “lighten my load” of equipment when possible. I picked up the 62mm +3 version and immediately went out and played with it. I found the images captured to be extremely sharp. The glass that is used is extremely high quality and features a low reflection coating that doesn’t take away from the quality of the glass used in the lens. Instead it complements the glass and its contrast and sharpness.

I am extremely pleased with the filter and it is now a permanent component in my camera bag. It isn’t a replacement for a true macro lens but it does a great job with obvious quality results. It is available in sizes from 49mm to 77mm and ranges in price from $90 to $225 depending on the size of the filter you purchase. This would be a great addition to any photographer’s bag who wants to lighten their equipment load without sacrificing the ability to capture great macro images."

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