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01/02/2003 09:58:42 AM · #1 |
I've just ordered a Lensmate adapter for my G2(major excitment). Now the next question FILTERS. I know roughly what I want a UV filter, polarizer and macro set to start with. I just dont know which brand. I've searched the web for reviews etc, and am still no wiser as to who makes the best products. If anyone can give me their opinion on the brand/s that they have used it would be greatly appreciated:)
Thanks, Peter
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01/02/2003 10:05:07 AM · #2 |
I have a lot of filters, skylight, UV and macro-sets. They´re all Hoya and I´m very satisfied.
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01/02/2003 10:05:33 AM · #3 |
all the top brands are good, but they have different lines within the brand. the best ones are the expensive multi-coated ones.
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01/02/2003 10:07:08 AM · #4 |
Hoya and Tiffen are about all I have... Mag is right.. the higher priced lenses are multi-coated and more resistant to scratches, etc...
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01/02/2003 10:46:28 AM · #5 |
And multicoated filters / lenses don't suffer so much from reflections, ghosting and lens flares.
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01/02/2003 12:19:20 PM · #6 |
| I've started a small collection of 37mm tiffen filters for my dsc-s50, but I've yet to find a suitable case for them. They're so small that they bounce around unacceptably in a regular-sized one. The best the shop can suggest is a compact flash card case, but I've only found soft ones. Anyone have any ideas? I knopw that Sony makes filters (for a pretty price) and they come with cases, but I'm not sure if you can get the cases alone. It's nice to be able to carry at least a basic compliment of them around. I'm perhaps going to try a coin shop next to see if they have anything that might hold 'em. |
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01/04/2003 11:32:34 AM · #7 |
Just wanted to say thanks for all your input. I'll be on the lookout for the multicoated lenses:-)
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01/04/2003 12:28:01 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by jimmythefish:
I've started a small collection of 37mm tiffen filters for my dsc-s50, but I've yet to find a suitable case for them. They're so small that they bounce around unacceptably in a regular-sized one. The best the shop can suggest is a compact flash card case, but I've only found soft ones. Anyone have any ideas? I knopw that Sony makes filters (for a pretty price) and they come with cases, but I'm not sure if you can get the cases alone. It's nice to be able to carry at least a basic compliment of them around. I'm perhaps going to try a coin shop next to see if they have anything that might hold 'em. |
Here are a few ideas. For my longer focal length lenses, like my 500 mm or 1,000 mm catadioptric (mirror) lenses, Nikon also uses 37mm filters. They are inserted in the rear of the lens instead of on the front; just is case you were wondering. Nikon makes a great filter case that you may be able to order as stand-alone parts from their service department. They are perfect for the job and mine are five and ten years old and function like new.
Alternately, I thread several unused filters together into a stack and make use of a very small lens case normally meant for a wide-angle lens. I received the case for free from my local camera store retailer since it was used and held no resale value for them. As well, I use the cases that the filters came in when I purchased them. I hold several together with a rubber band. Simple ideas, but still rather effective.
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01/04/2003 12:47:07 PM · #9 |
I'll add to Morgan's reply
Stack them and get 37mm filter ends...They just screw to the ends like little caps and you'll get a nice stack you can keep in a camera bag...
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01/04/2003 12:47:27 PM · #10 |
Thanks Morgan, I'll try those out.
James. |
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01/04/2003 01:00:20 PM · #11 |
Hey Pitman,
If you are checking out a variety of filters, you might consider throwing this information into the mix.
//www.mountainlight.com/filters.html
Good Luck |
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