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12/19/2005 10:56:58 PM · #1 |
Are Tiffen filters any good? I need to get a 77mm UV filter and also a 77mm polarizing filter. I've heard circular polarizing filters are the way to go...can anybody back that up? Does using a UV filter cut down overall image quality? Any info on filters would be good. Thanks a lot.
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12/19/2005 11:03:03 PM · #2 |
| I have Tiffen filters on all of my lenses. The C-PL is a great filter also neutral density filters are a must. They will let you get longer shutter speeds in bright conditions helps with water for sure. The only other filters that I would recommend is the Cokin filter holder and the Graduated ND filters that will help in leveling out the sky and the ground. Hope that helps. |
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12/20/2005 12:47:36 AM · #3 |
Tiffen's a decent manufacturer at a fair price point IMO.
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12/20/2005 12:50:30 AM · #4 |
Look for glass filters that are multi-coated. I haven't bought a tiffen filter in a long time, but I think they make these. I have been using hoya filters and i'm quite happy with those.
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12/20/2005 12:51:43 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by chafer:
Are Tiffen filters any good? I need to get a 77mm UV filter and also a 77mm polarizing filter. |
I bought those as a set and am very pleased with them.
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12/20/2005 01:09:17 AM · #6 |
You need to use a Circular Polarizer if you want your auto focus to work.
As to the other filter, why? Use a lens hood and common sense. If you have to go to a beach or other harsh locale, then it may be a good idea. At least you are looking at good filters, but it will degrade teh image somewhat - whether that is noteiceable in teh real world who can say. On a very wide angle you may cause vignetting.
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12/20/2005 01:54:36 AM · #7 |
I have both a 52mm and 55mm Tiffen circular polarizer and they work very well.
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12/20/2005 01:58:30 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
As to the other filter, why? |
They protect you lens from flying grinder sparks ;-)
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