Macro Lens...

[clock115]

I have been looking at getting a macro lens for my gopro hero 4. I see three good options. The SRP +10, the macromate mini, and then some Andoer 55mm macro lens. I found a open box macromate mini for $65, the SRP for around $53, and the 4 pack of 55mm lens on amazon are $9-20!! I am wondering if there is going to be a significant difference with the gopro specific lens. All of the lens on amazon are also used for peoples DSLR setups and get good reviews... Say these ones... 1373 reviews!

https://www.amazon.com/PLR-Close-Up...TF8&qid=1469298554&sr=8-1&keywords=55mm+macro

Also, do a lot of people use red filters on top of macro lens? With the macromate mini and the amazon lens you can stack them. Its nice to have to option but I have 2 lights on my tray so I will probably use those.

 

[Lorenzoid]

I use the Macromate Mini. A red filter might be useful on shallow dives, where there is plenty of natural light. But any deeper/darker, and lights will be required. When using lights, a red filter is not appropriate because the light spans the full spectrum needed. However, I use the Backscatter Flip 4, which allows me to flip between a red filter and the macro lens during a dive. In other words, shoot through one or the other, but never both simultaneously.

 

[MB NZ]

As above. Be warned, GoPro macro is tricky because of the fixed focal length. A tripod/stable platform helps enormously.