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12/21/2007 06:05:25 AM · #1 |
Need some advice please. I have a few lenses but only two different diameters at the moment. 58mm and 67mm. I would like neutral density, polarising filters. I am looking at the holder system by cokin not sure weather the A or P series would be better. My lenses are listed on my profile page and i have a Canon 400D so take into account sensor size.
Any advice greatfully received
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12/21/2007 06:15:35 AM · #2 |
Hi Lee,
We have the same lens and the same camera.
I thought about the Cokin's but basically didn't like the look of them. I was going to get the P series but instead found a 67mm Hoya circular polarizer on ebay for £15. I got a UV filter for it for protection purposes for about £10 too.
The thing about cokins is that the filters will work on any lens, provided you have the step-up/down thing for the holder. other people will be able to explain this better to you i'm sure but now I know a bit more about photography, the cokin system seems like a good bet and cheaper in the long run than b uying individual filters for all your lenses. |
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12/21/2007 07:10:58 AM · #3 |
The Cokin system is the easiest way to go, although I won't say it's the "best." The adapter rings for each different lens diameter run about $15, and will all attach to the same filter holder. Each holder can hold three filters at a time. You just screw the adapter to the lens and slide the holder on, and you're ready to go.
I like the fact that I'm not spending a ton of money duplicating filters for each lens. On the other hand, the whole thing is a bit cumbersome, and can be a pain in the butt to mess with in the field. But overall, I think it's the most practical.
I believe that the P-series is made for digital systems - the filters are larger than the A-series, to fit the new lenses. Or something like that. I've got P-series, as do most others I know who've gone the Cokin route.
Hope this helps!
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12/21/2007 08:06:02 AM · #4 |
| I have the Cokin P-series, I believe the A-series is for P&S cameras. I also have a regular screw-in polariser, but the Cokin system is invaluable for graduated filters that needs to be shifted up and down. |
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12/21/2007 09:37:03 AM · #5 |
Ok guys thanks, i had decided this system would seem to be more versatile just was not really sure about the A or P series really but looking on there site it seems the a series do not have adapter rings for my 67mm it would have to be the P series.
Thanks again Lee. |
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12/21/2007 10:03:13 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by CLiPPeR:
Ok guys thanks, i had decided this system would seem to be more versatile just was not really sure about the A or P series really but looking on there site it seems the a series do not have adapter rings for my 67mm it would have to be the P series.
Thanks again Lee. |
No 'A' adapter ring for 67mm because the physical size of the 'A' series filters is 67mm. Largest adapter ring for 'A' is 62mm.
COKIN Creative System - Filters A/P/Z/X - Question & Answers
I also know first hand because I've had to switch over to the 'P' series myself now that my last couple of lenses have 72 & 77mm threads.
Have fun! :-)
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12/21/2007 10:21:57 AM · #7 |
Another thought. RitzCamera carries the adapter rings, made my Cokin for Quantaray. They're the same thing as the "official" Cokin rings, but I think only $9 each. I bought them for my lenses, and they work perfectly.
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