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12/07/2005 12:37:33 PM · #1 |
I am looking for advice on which brand of filters to purchase/invest in, specific filters to get - and information on what size to buy (in prep for future lens purchases) and step up/down rings.
Currently I only have the kit lens - and have a UV filter that I keep on for protection.
I am anticipating getting the 70-200 2.8 as my next lens in the next 6 months. I am thinking that a polarizer would be the next filter to get - but am unsure what to look for, pros/cons of certain brands, etc.
Would any of you have time to enlighten me a bit?
TIA
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12/07/2005 12:41:48 PM · #2 |
Options:
One: buy the filters you need for every lens you have -- expensive
Two: buy the filters for the largest lens you intend to get and buy step up rings for all the other lenses. -- cheapest route
Hoya has different grades of filters. I go for the SMC (super multi coated) as they are supposed to cut down the most unwanted glare. Some will say there's no difference.
B + W: good quality filters but more expensive than Hoya SMC
Singh Ray: most expensive - are they worth it? I don't know
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12/07/2005 04:40:29 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Options:
One: buy the filters you need for every lens you have -- expensive
Two: buy the filters for the largest lens you intend to get and buy step up rings for all the other lenses. -- cheapest route
Hoya has different grades of filters. I go for the SMC (super multi coated) as they are supposed to cut down the most unwanted glare. Some will say there's no difference.
B + W: good quality filters but more expensive than Hoya SMC
Singh Ray: most expensive - are they worth it? I don't know |
Thanks for the input. I think getting the rings and one filter would be better for my budget.
I had thought about Hoya, Cokin or Tiffen. Wondering if anyone has more input or info on these two brands? Any info on the the square filter as opposed to the threaded round type? Can you get a polarizer in the square type? Pros/cons of the styles?
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12/07/2005 05:02:31 PM · #4 |
I forgot about Cokin. Graduated ND filters are best with a cokin like system where you can adjust where the gradation line falls. Get the P series unless you have lenses that are bigger than 82mm (I think that's the limit).
I've been told that Hoya bought out Tiffen but that may be just a rumour. You can get a Cokin polarizer. It's still round but turns in the holder.
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12/12/2005 08:43:14 PM · #5 |
I think I've decided on the Hoya polarizer. But BH has 8 different versions - ranging from $40 to $172.
Including a thin, ultra thin and warm.
What is the best option? That's quite a range in price.
Message edited by author 2005-12-12 20:43:31.
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12/12/2005 09:05:00 PM · #6 |
The thin ones are for wide angle use. But I don't think you'll get vignetting at 18mm and above on a DSLR with any filter. However, if you are using a step up adapter, you might have to be more careful.
Be aware that a lens like the 10-22, in which you would pretty definitely not want to use a step up adapter, takes 77mm filters. I don't know about the other superwides.
Also note that many (but not all) of the thin filters are not threaded in front, so you can't stack them, even when you aren't worried about vignetting. So check any filter you buy.
I am not speaking specifically to the Hoya; it's been a while since I looked at specs, and I've been using Cokin and B+W filters mostly.
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12/12/2005 09:08:02 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by autumncat:
I think I've decided on the Hoya polarizer. But BH has 8 different versions - ranging from $40 to $172.
Including a thin, ultra thin and warm.
What is the best option? That's quite a range in price. |
At the very least get one that is multicoated. This will usually rule out the cheapest.
Hoya has a multicoated and super multi coated. B + W are usually more expensive than the latter. |
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