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Filter system vs individuals
The cost and convenience of the Cokin system are very attractive, especially when you consider how much three separate polarisers would be. Unless you are a professional, or expect to use filters a great deal, I would be inclined to go for the Cokins. They may not be quite as good as the best, b...
Posted by paullucas on 03/04/2009 - 14:31
Filter system vs individuals
Yes, I've used the Cokin P series. Have used filters from Cokin, Kood, and HiTech. All pretty much the same. ND Grads in this size do tend to suffer from a slight magenta cast (easily corrected in Photoshop of course). I have a Kood polariser that was very cost effect (bought from www.srbfilm.co....
Posted by MattMatic on 03/04/2009 - 14:42
Filter system vs individuals
Thanks for the advice so far. On occasions I do/will use polarising filters a lot - I'm lucky enough to visit the South of France several times a year. The filter might stay on the camera every day for a week... Even in the UK, I live close to the sea and quite often put the polariser on. M...
Posted by mpjx on 03/04/2009 - 15:42
Filter system vs individuals
One thing to bear in mind that if you go super wide the p series arn't big enough and you get vignetting.The p series are only designed to go as wide as 20mm i think:oops:. I've used a few lenses over the past few years and got sick of buying polarizers for each one so now i just buy stepping ri...
Posted by sanderscapes on 03/04/2009 - 15:53
Filter system vs individuals
One thing to bear in mind that if you go super wide the p series arn't big enough and you get vignetting.The p series are only designed to go as wide as 20mm i think:oops:. Good point. I overlooked the bit about going down to 10mm. G
Posted by George Lazarette on 03/04/2009 - 23:50
Filter system vs individuals
Square plastic filters are more fiddly to fit and less easy to clean. You can get decent quality conventional polarisers and NDs at reasonable prices if you shop around. Try eBay for a start. A stepping ring can save money when you are able to use a larger filter on a smaller lens. This might ...
Posted by iceblinker on 04/04/2009 - 00:18
Filter system vs individuals
It depends on what kind of filter also. I've the Z-pro from cokin with 3 GNDs, I wouldn't want to trade them for a fixed horizon that you get with screw-in GNDs. For the screw in filters a step-down ring like Pete said is a great idea. You buy a large filter and use rings to make them fit on th...
Posted by Anvh on 04/04/2009 - 00:58
Filter system vs individuals
Hi all, Apologies for being silent for the past few months - business commitments have kept me away from cameras and filter questions since April. Thanks for all the advice, it's been very helpful to me which has created a couple more questions. I think I've been lucky enough to secure Amaz...
Posted by mpjx on 07/07/2009 - 13:08
Filter system vs individuals
A couple of days ago I persuaded (hypnotised maybe?) myself that the rumoured Canadian prices increases to Pentax lenses might arrive in the UK and ordered a DA* 50-135 from SRS. Do you happen to know the numbers for next week's lottery, or even just the street price of the K-7? :lol: Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 07/07/2009 - 13:59
Filter system vs individuals
Sorry to disappoint Dan - never had more than 2 numbers correct in the Lottery (no that I play any more than a couple of times a year) :( It wasn't even that good a guess about the lens prices as I was 3 months early. Just pretty obvious that something would happen: prices were rising abroad (sig...
Posted by mpjx on 07/07/2009 - 16:43
Filter system vs individuals
Hope you've got all the kit you need for a while also. I have. Well, lenses anyway. ;-) Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 07/07/2009 - 16:52
Filter system vs individuals
Yes, I could do with a spare battery or two - maybe the K10/K20 battery grip also but not sure how useful it would be.
Posted by mpjx on 07/07/2009 - 16:56
Filter system vs individuals
I was thinking more along the lines of a K-7. :lol: Spare batteries are dirt cheap, if you're happy with a . The grip for me is essential. Dan
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 07/07/2009 - 16:58
Filter system vs individuals
The K7 does look like a lovely tool for sure. I am not using my K20D to it's full potential so I'll be sticking with that for a good while yet. You say the grip is essential Dan, in what way? I find it quite awkward taking portrait format shots with the K20D but I figured it is just my poor tech...
Posted by mpjx on 07/07/2009 - 17:40
UV filters
Hi everyone. I've to buy an UV filter to protect the Sigma 17-70mm. Even if the cost is not that high, can you recommend one type to me, please? Cheers
Posted by max11 on 16/04/2009 - 22:45
UV filters
Hi Max From my experiences I would suggest to get a good quality filter as it would not decrease the image quality as mentioned I am using Hoya Pro digital on two lenses with no problem.
Posted by user_removed on 16/04/2009 - 23:04
UV filters
Max - I'd go for the Hoya Pro because of it's narrow profile. At 17mm, there is a chance a "standard" filter will cause vignetting - especially if combined with other screw on filters. They are quite a lot more expensive though. There has also been a debate on the forum in recent times about whe...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 17/04/2009 - 09:18
UV filters
You know what you get when asking things about UV filters right :wink: I myself use only B+W filters, they don't get stuck like most others and the glass is one of the best you can find. I used to use UV filters but I don't buy them anymore, I always use an hood and the coating on the lens is ...
Posted by Anvh on 17/04/2009 - 11:07
UV filters
Thank you guys, I understood the filters I talked about are too cheap and so low quality. Why not buy a polarizer, that filter is atleast usefull when it is on the lens. It removes the haze so that colours are much more vibrant, the sky is a deeper blue and plants become greener and of course you...
Posted by max11 on 01/05/2009 - 22:01
UV filters
I'm using Hoya HD UV filters for my 16-50mm and 60-250mm, HD series belong to the top line of Hoya. They are made of specially strong glass and the optical quality is good as well. Alternatively, you can choose UV filters from B+W, some people say they are the best. I use the B+W MRC UV filter for m...
Posted by fengyboy on 02/05/2009 - 00:18
