Lee compatibility with Cokin

[Ledaig]

Does anyone here have experience of both the Lee and Cokin filter systems, or could someone with the Lee system do a quick bit of checking please?

Having decided that the Cokin filter holder is a bit of a weak link due to its lack of robustness, so I'm looking to improve the situation, however........I can't afford or justify a full change to the Lee system right now, so I'm looking at trying to reach a compromise for the time being.

Anyone know if:

a) Cokin filters will fit the Lee holder
and
b) Are the Cokin system lens thread adaptors compatible with the Lee system

If it helps, the Cokin thread adaptor flange has an od of 84.0mm and a width of 1.6mm. The filters are 83.0-84.0mm wide and 1.5mm thick and the circular polarizer has a flange with a diameter of 87.7mm and a width of 1.2mm.

I realise that I have more chance of winning the lottery than the CPL fitting the Lee system, but any help or info would be appreciate.

Cheers

[GetCarter]

NO

Cokin and Lee are HUGELY different in size. Your lens adaptor might work, but nothing else will.

Lee are much, much, much better and 3 times the size - but also stupidly expensive (especially when you drop them then tread on them). Cokin are ok, (as you know) but are akin to Harry Potter's glasses.

Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 21st July 18:19

[Ledaig]

GetCarter said:

NO

Cokin and Lee are HUGELY different in size.

Lee are much better but stupidly expensive (especially when you drop them then tread on them). Cokin are ok, but just think Harry Potter's glasses.

Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 21st July 18:14

This is NOT what I wanted to hear, but thanks. I was at least hoping the filters would fit.

Looks like it'll be the expensive option to go down this road

Ok, so another question then (that'll learn you), what's the lowest wide angle lens the Lee system are practical to use with? I know the website will probably give a 'suggested' minimum, so really just after an experienced opinion.


Cheers.

[GetCarter]

I use a Nikon 18-55 on a D2x without any vignetting. (If that's what you meant). Not sure how far it will go, but I'm sure an e mail to the right place will tell you.

BTW - There are two mounts with Lee... make sure you get the wide angle one.

[Ledaig]

GetCarter said:

vignetting. (If that's what you meant).

Certainly did.

Cokin's good on my Nikon 18-70/D200 combo, but have you tried anything wider?
I put the Cokin (P series) filter holder on my Sigma 15-30, but no chance - it was like looking down a tunnel.

[Oystercatcher]

I have used Lee holder/filters on a Minolta 11-18mm (on a Dynax 7D - small sensor) and a Minolta 17-35G (on a Dynax 7 - 35mm film) both without problems. It's the main reason I went for Lee, apart from the better quality. Make sure you get the widangle adapter rings as previously stated.

For info: Lee grads are 100x150mm and a good couple of mm thick

Alan

Edited by Oystercatcher on Saturday 21st July 22:55

[_dobbo_]

Surprised you have problems with the P series on a 15mm lens. I occasionally use a Cokin P series holder with a D200/10-20mm

Vignetting up to 12mm then none after that - at 11mm it's not the end of the world, all it does is alter the aspect ratio of your image slightly.

11mm



12mm



you get the idea

edited to ensure I actually make sense...

Edited by _dobbo_ on Saturday 21st July 22:55

[Ledaig]

That’s great, thanks for your replies.

Ben, thanks for posting the pic's, I want to change the 15-30 for a 10-20 at some point so that was extremely useful.

I think the 15-30 suffers due to the distance the filter holder is from the front element, it's a shame really as it is a cracking lens.


Thanks to all.

[GetCarter]

I use the Lee grad with my 10-20 but I have to manually hold it in front of the lens!

[DavidY]

Lee make a range of wide angle adapter rings, I can operate at 10mm with no issues (Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm). These are more expensive than their standard adapter rings.

GetCarter, if you are hand holding, no wonder you are in more dangr of dropping and putting your foot in it!

davidy

[GetCarter]