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ND filter advice for DA Ltds
I was just indulging in a lunchbreak google graze of filter systems when all this new activity struck. Thanks for all these useful comments! There are essentially two issues here. Firstly, would you prefer to faff around in the field or faff around in front of your computer? Secondly, do you al...
Posted by jules on 04/05/2011 - 22:11
ND filter advice for DA Ltds
For the Lenses you've got and I'm thinking of the 21mm here try em out before you buy! I love my screw ins, no going back now, fits all the Ltd's and the holders built in! I had a HI-Tech (Formatt) System and found it unworkable/PITA Thanks Jules I assume your screw ins are soft grads? It's not...
Posted by Northgrain on 05/05/2011 - 08:23
ND filter advice for DA Ltds
I assume your screw ins are soft grads? It's not totally clear from the Hilton website.... APS_C sensor is quite a bit smaller so a soft will be extra soft so a hard GND might be better but you need to find that out for yourself.
Posted by Anvh on 05/05/2011 - 20:19
ND filter advice for DA Ltds
For the Lenses you've got and I'm thinking of the 21mm here try em out before you buy! I love my screw ins, no going back now, fits all the Ltd's and the holders built in! I had a HI-Tech (Formatt) System and found it unworkable/PITA Thanks Jules I assume your screw ins are soft grads? It's not...
Posted by jules on 06/05/2011 - 10:15
ND filter advice for DA Ltds
Thanks again to everyone for contributions - really useful I've decided to try Jules' screw-in grad solution, and have just ordered the one-stop from Hilton (the two stop wasn't in stock, which given the cost is probably a good thing until I've played with the first one!). Depending on how I ...
Posted by Northgrain on 06/05/2011 - 10:48
ND filter advice for DA Ltds
Thanks again to everyone for contributions - really useful I've decided to try Jules' screw-in grad solution, and have just ordered the one-stop from Hilton (the two stop wasn't in stock, which given the cost is probably a good thing until I've played with the first one!). Depending on how I ...
Posted by jules on 06/05/2011 - 11:23
swap
swap smc A 70-210 VGC VERY slight ding on the filter tread for a Pentax DA 50-200 or 50-200 WR
Posted by reso on 28/04/2011 - 20:56
Manual Focus 80-200 zooms
One of my local camera shops has a pair of 80-200 zooms that are tempting given the price. One is a Cosina f4.5-5.6 (to f22), labelled as MC MACRO with 52mm filter thread and labelled "Super Cosina". The other is a Tokina SZ-X f4.5-5.6 (to f32) again with 52mm filter. Both have an A-setting...
Posted by pgweber on 29/04/2011 - 01:46
swap
Pentax smc A 70-210 F4 vgc very slight ding on filter ring can still screw one on a bit tight no dust haze or fungus swap for a DA/ WR 50-200 OR SIGMA DG 55-200
Posted by reso on 29/04/2011 - 13:09
A little bit of flare
Did you use a UV filter. This could be flare induced by reflections between lens and filter.
Posted by smc on 01/05/2011 - 12:46
smc-m out at infinity?
The finishing ring is screwed into the filter thread and unscrews in the same way. This can be fun and games however - I've had some which won't unscrew! A drop of lighter fluid will sometimes unstick them and there are a few techniques to persuade them to unscrew without doing any damage. You need ...
Posted by Dangermouse on 04/05/2011 - 11:44
14mm or 15mm
I wish Pentax had a DA*11-16 based on the Tokina design. It is a ridiculously sharp lens throughout. Seeing as it doesn't exist I'd go for the 15mm for size/weight. I don't want any more 77mm filter lenses weighing over 700g!
Posted by Tyr on 06/05/2011 - 16:16
Filter on the 31mm
Ok, having acquired the 31mm I've thought about getting a filter for it. only a UV, but I'm wondering, will a cheap one have much of a difference between a more expensive one? e.g. is it worth the extra to get a Hoya HD, instead of the standard Hoya UV filters? (3 times difference in price?!) I'v...
Posted by chaude on 06/05/2011 - 18:08
Filter on the 31mm
Hi, You might want to take a look at . If you are only shooting digital you may wish to consider the use of a step ring. I've found that with a 58mm-49mm step ring I can use 49mm filters and hood.
Posted by Bertie54 on 06/05/2011 - 18:50
Filter on the 31mm
I've never really used filters, so apologies for another silly question, though it's probably not just for the 31mm, it'll obviously apply to all lenses. Since some topics here there are some that stop using filters for protection so maybe there is someone on the forum that has one for you?
Posted by Anvh on 06/05/2011 - 19:06
Filter on the 31mm
Thanks Bertie, very detailed and scientific test indeed, though I really haven't got the effort at the moment to read into it, the summary did well for me though! :D Stefan, Thanks for the heads up again, a quick search does indeed bring up two camps. I'm a bit of both, as with a big hood I re...
Posted by chaude on 06/05/2011 - 21:19
Makinon F500 mm F8 pentax k mount
Hello, Just bought one but cannot find the front lens filter diameter and it is not indicated on the lens, some say 67 mm other say 80 mm, I' ve tried to measure it but have a lot of doubts, help apreciated! Regards Helder
Posted by antpaubarcar on 20/05/2011 - 19:53
Makinon F500 mm F8 pentax k mount
Yeah, agreed most references said 67mm, but it measures out at 80mm to me. But I've4 never found an 80mm to test with to confirm though. You want the thread for a hood? I could never find a 80mm hood either... If you want a filter they go on the rear - there should be 1 already there as lens...
Posted by layingback on 20/05/2011 - 22:27
Makinon F500 mm F8 pentax k mount
Not advisable to put a front filter on as you've only got a starting point of f8 putting anything on the front will mean you will only be able to use it in very bright sunlight or you will lose at least 1 stop, my recommendation fwiw...be careful with it instead
Posted by SteveEveritt on 21/05/2011 - 08:17
Makinon F500 mm F8 pentax k mount
Indeed with the current price trend of mirror lenses (downward) and filters (upward) it would surely be cheaper to just buy another replacement mirror lens if you did scratch it than buy the filter now in case you did. Assuming you even found an 80mm filter that is :-) When I bought all my K len...
Posted by layingback on 21/05/2011 - 12:32
