Low cost filters
Discussion
There are a couple of filters I fancy having a go with. Namely something like an ND8 and a circ. polariser.
My lenses didn't cost the earth and given that at this stage I just want to have a play, I don't really want to spend a great deal on filters. At the same time, I don't want to stick something on the front of the lens that is going to ruin an otherwise good image.
Anybody got any recommendations or ones to avoid? As things stand, I'm considering going for a B + W 0.9 ND filter for about £37 and a Hoya circular polarising filter for around £32. Both 67mm. There seem to be several alternatives such as Jessops own brand and Hama.
My lenses didn't cost the earth and given that at this stage I just want to have a play, I don't really want to spend a great deal on filters. At the same time, I don't want to stick something on the front of the lens that is going to ruin an otherwise good image.
Anybody got any recommendations or ones to avoid? As things stand, I'm considering going for a B + W 0.9 ND filter for about £37 and a Hoya circular polarising filter for around £32. Both 67mm. There seem to be several alternatives such as Jessops own brand and Hama.
If you are going to start looking at ND filters consider going slot-in rather than screw ons.
The reason is that its cheaper if you plan to expand your collection to other NDs and then GNDs, coloured filters etc.
I'm guessing you are probably using a crop sensor camera ? so go for the p-type size, which is about 84mm. You need a holder and adapter ring and the filters..
Holder: http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Example ring (you need to get the right size): http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
The filters themselves can be very expensive, stuff like Lee and Singh Ray are ~ £100 each!
Cokin are very cheap, but many people have colour cast problems with them.
A good compromise between quality and price are the hitech filters, see here:
http://teamworkphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=...
A 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 are £27+ VAT, you can buy singly if you wish.
They do a deal where you get the above in ND and GND for £50+VAT.
Premier Ink do the Kood filters, but I have no experience of them, so take your chances.
I do have a Kood screw on polariser though, which is fine. Premier Ink to a P Type one here : http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Crooked Imaging do filter bits and bobs too http://www.crookedimaging.co.uk
The reason is that its cheaper if you plan to expand your collection to other NDs and then GNDs, coloured filters etc.
I'm guessing you are probably using a crop sensor camera ? so go for the p-type size, which is about 84mm. You need a holder and adapter ring and the filters..
Holder: http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Example ring (you need to get the right size): http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
The filters themselves can be very expensive, stuff like Lee and Singh Ray are ~ £100 each!
Cokin are very cheap, but many people have colour cast problems with them.
A good compromise between quality and price are the hitech filters, see here:
http://teamworkphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=...
A 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 are £27+ VAT, you can buy singly if you wish.
They do a deal where you get the above in ND and GND for £50+VAT.
Premier Ink do the Kood filters, but I have no experience of them, so take your chances.
I do have a Kood screw on polariser though, which is fine. Premier Ink to a P Type one here : http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Crooked Imaging do filter bits and bobs too http://www.crookedimaging.co.uk
Not the size you want, but if you've got a kit lens here's VERY cheap.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZE-FLK52-Professional-MULT...
I've got a set, but after getting given them I swiftly bought a Sigma 10-20mm which they don't fit and it's hardly off my camera these days!
For a tenner you can suck it and see eh?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ZE-FLK52-Professional-MULT...
I've got a set, but after getting given them I swiftly bought a Sigma 10-20mm which they don't fit and it's hardly off my camera these days!
For a tenner you can suck it and see eh?
Crafty_ said:
If you are going to start looking at ND filters consider going slot-in rather than screw ons.
The reason is that its cheaper if you plan to expand your collection to other NDs and then GNDs, coloured filters etc.
I'm guessing you are probably using a crop sensor camera ? so go for the p-type size, which is about 84mm. You need a holder and adapter ring and the filters..
Holder: http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Example ring (you need to get the right size): http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
The filters themselves can be very expensive, stuff like Lee and Singh Ray are ~ £100 each!
Cokin are very cheap, but many people have colour cast problems with them.
A good compromise between quality and price are the hitech filters, see here:
http://teamworkphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=...
A 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 are £27+ VAT, you can buy singly if you wish.
They do a deal where you get the above in ND and GND for £50+VAT.
Premier Ink do the Kood filters, but I have no experience of them, so take your chances.
I do have a Kood screw on polariser though, which is fine. Premier Ink to a P Type one here : http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Crooked Imaging do filter bits and bobs too http://www.crookedimaging.co.uk
Really good reply thanks. Plenty to look into, cheers.The reason is that its cheaper if you plan to expand your collection to other NDs and then GNDs, coloured filters etc.
I'm guessing you are probably using a crop sensor camera ? so go for the p-type size, which is about 84mm. You need a holder and adapter ring and the filters..
Holder: http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Example ring (you need to get the right size): http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
The filters themselves can be very expensive, stuff like Lee and Singh Ray are ~ £100 each!
Cokin are very cheap, but many people have colour cast problems with them.
A good compromise between quality and price are the hitech filters, see here:
http://teamworkphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=...
A 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 are £27+ VAT, you can buy singly if you wish.
They do a deal where you get the above in ND and GND for £50+VAT.
Premier Ink do the Kood filters, but I have no experience of them, so take your chances.
I do have a Kood screw on polariser though, which is fine. Premier Ink to a P Type one here : http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-f...
Crooked Imaging do filter bits and bobs too http://www.crookedimaging.co.uk
Before you buy anything you might want to look at the link below. The difference between filters is huge.
http://rocketnewyork.com/uvtest
http://rocketnewyork.com/uvtest
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