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07/23/2005 05:39:27 PM · #1 |
Does anybody have any experience with the Cokin one-size-fits-all style of filters? It seems like a good idea because I can use the same filters on different cameras and lenses of different diameters. They's cheap too. The only real downside I can see is that the filters must come off before the lens cap can go back on. What does everybody else think of them?
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07/23/2005 06:29:11 PM · #2 |
I have about 20 Cokin A series filters and 5 or 6 P series filters.
I have most of the coloured grads in the A series and sunset plus ND filters. In the P series I have ND grad.
They are excellent, I don't use anything else.
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07/23/2005 06:33:56 PM · #3 |
Most of the coklin filters are just plastic junk, but the system (P) can hold really good filters made by others such as singh ray.
BTW Cokin does make a filter cap that can fit over the filter to act as a lens cap, but if you use longer filters such as grads the whole filter is obviously not protected. |
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07/23/2005 06:39:10 PM · #4 |
I have the Cokin P system (and used to use the A system with my G2.
It works well, and it's an inexpensive solution, unless you go for the really expensive glass filters. It works better than a round filter for Gradient Neutral Density filters--it lets you adjust the horizon line whereas a round filter would not.
It's a bit inconvenient to carry the lens with the holder mounted. And the 10-22 is too wide angle even for the slimline P holder. You would need to go to the largest size (forget what its called, pro or something) to avoid vignetting for that lens.
You can buy all sorts of creative effects filters, and even blanks to color or put vasoline on for impressionistic or other "out-of-the-box" type shots.
So it has some convenience drawbacks for carrying the camera with the holder, but overall I like it.
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07/23/2005 06:48:18 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
Most of the coklin filters are just plastic junk. |
This has been shot true that plastic junk.
I love the Cokin system, I don't use them that often, but for the way I use them this plastic junk is good enough. |
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07/23/2005 08:23:25 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Philos31:
This has been shot true that plastic junk.
I love the Cokin system, I don't use them that often, but for the way I use them this plastic junk is good enough. |
A compact spare tire might get you home, but that doesn't mean that you would want to rely on it everyday.
Granted my bias against the filters are from my days with film where their bizarre colorcasts were quite a bit more noticeable than the color balancing capabilities in digital cameras.
Besides the strange color shifts their lack of multicoating introduces quite a bit more flare and other optical defects. Metaphorically your lens system is only as strong as its weakest link.
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07/23/2005 08:37:53 PM · #7 |
I am not sure if they are junk but from what I have read a lot of pro's use them. Must be good enough
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07/23/2005 08:42:03 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by puma:
I am not sure if they are junk but from what I have read a lot of pro's use them. Must be good enough |
I thought the pro's used the more expensive glass filters? Am I wrong? I too have been interested in checking out the Cokin system. |
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07/23/2005 09:12:47 PM · #9 |
| Do all pros use this website? Pros Smozs, do what ya like whats within your budget and what works for you, get better as you get better. the better you get the better you feel so eat your beans at every meal... Have fun and when you can make some money doing it. |
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07/23/2005 09:34:52 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Falc:
I have about 20 Cokin A series filters and 5 or 6 P series filters.
I have most of the coloured grads in the A series and sunset plus ND filters. In the P series I have ND grad.
They are excellent, I don't use anything else. |
I also have the P series with a grad and a ND filter. I'm still working on technique but for me the price was right for me to experiment. I think that if I was using them often for critical shots I would look at better glass. |
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07/23/2005 10:05:26 PM · #11 |
I have both A series and P series filters, 4 or 5 of each. I use mostly the graduated ND filters due to the flexibility of shifting the grad line to match the scene.
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07/23/2005 10:14:23 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by p3wiz:
I also have the P series with a grad and a ND filter. I'm still working on technique but for me the price was right for me to experiment. I think that if I was using them often for critical shots I would look at better glass. |
I too find them to be a great way to experiment with filters. Sure, they aren't the highest optical quality, but why would you buy a top-of-the-line filter if you aren't sure you like the effect? |
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