Filter AdvicePlease

Freddie59

Need some advice on purchasing filters folks, so would appreciate your advice. I've order an Eos 450D and should have it in April. It will come with an 18-55 IS lens. I have also purchased the 50mm F/1.4 USM lens and a Sigma 55-200 lens.

The Sigma is 55mm thread and the Canons are 58mm thread. I was looking at these on www.7dayshop.com Any thoughts folks?

Many thanks,

Freddie.

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=99693

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=99684

Can I get a 55-58 Ring adapter for the Sigma?

Carrigman

The 7Day shop ones will do just fine. You can't go wrong with Hoya. If I were you I would buy separate filters for the Sigma and Canon and I'd forget about the ring adapter.

There are two schools of thought about UV filters: one says they are not necessary while the other holds that they should be used to protect the lens. I incline to the latter.

ShakeyBlakey

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-55mm-58mm-Metal-Step-Up-Ring-55-58mm-55-58_W0QQitemZ130203803975QQihZ003QQcategoryZ30040QQcmdZViewItem

Heres an example but you should pick one up at any half decent camera shop fairly cheap.
And obviously always get the biggest filter you need you certainly dont want "VIGNETTING"(sarcasim from an earlier thread)
Edit: yea agree with carrigman hoya are good quality, and uv's i think are mainly used for lens protection, but definately buy good quality filters.

Freddie59

ShakeyBlakey wrote: »

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-55mm-58mm-Metal-Step-Up-Ring-55-58mm-55-58_W0QQitemZ130203803975QQihZ003QQcategoryZ30040QQcmdZViewItem

Heres an example but you should pick one up at any half decent camera shop fairly cheap.
And obviously always get the biggest filter you need you certainly dont want "VIGNETTING"(sarcasim from an earlier thread)
Edit: yea agree with carrigman hoya are good quality, and uv's i think are mainly used for lens protection, but definately buy good quality filters.

Thanks for the advice folks. Much appreciated.:) Yes, I was buying the UV for protection only. Can the polariser be fitted over that or do you have to remove the UV to fit it? Will buy the separate ones for the Sigma as advised.

Cheers,

Freddie.

ShakeyBlakey

yea the polariser screws straight into the uv, threaded on both sides

Carrigman

Personally, I always remove the UV before putting the polariser on.

Ideo

normally you can screw in a polariser onto a UV, but I wonder whether it would be filter specific? maybe somebody can clear that one up. Anyway the ones ive come across are mountable though, so you can always leave the UV on and screw in the polariser on top. One thing to watch out for would be lens flare though, where the filter glass catches light as in here. Oh and I'd seriously consider buying the filters in Gunnes on camden street. There wont be much of a difference in price (even after p&p) and you'll have the filters immediately. also think its good to buy local when you can!

ShakeyBlakey

not being funny, but do gunns pay ppl to advertise here?, maybe not, ive never been there, maybe they provide such a good and pro service that ppl take it upon themselves to recommend them. ? I dont know but if their that good i'd go there myself, but im normally a lazy bstard and order online, but I dont mind a stroll every now and then and sometimes I want it or need it now and if gunns is that good i wouldnt mind walking the extra mile or so...

Freddie59

Thanks again for all the advice everyone.

Freddie.