Which filters ?

[Paulie]

The last time I used filters I had some of the Cokin P type with holder etc. I am now looking for a new set and wanted to ask what people use or recommend. I will be looking at getting the normal black and white filters and a grad or two although maybe not all at once.

Thanks.

[mpirie]

Hi Paulie,

Many people use the Lee filter system though it's relatively expensive (though expansive).

Personally, I use Cokin P and Wratten gels, though a lot of it will depend on what filter sizes you will use/need.

I think the Cokin P adapter rings only go as far as 82mm. I'm not sure about Lee.

Mike

[Adrian Twiss]

I changed from Cokin Xpro to 67mm Hoya and B&W filters. My Bronica lenses are all 67mm and I bought a series of step up rings to bring my LF lenses to 67mm. Far more portable than the Xpro's which were housed in a large case. That said there was nothing wrong with the Cokin filters in terms of sharpness or flare. Its just that the round filters are far more portable.

[MartinH]

For grads I have a set of Lee's hard & soft with a lee filter holder

I use screw in 77mm Hoya filters for yellow, orange, red and infrared

Most of my lenses have a 77mm filter thread, for the lenses that dont I buy a step up ring

I buy a 77mm step up ring and a 77mm lens cap for each lens (only a few pound on ebay). I leave the step up ring on the lens and use the 77mm lens caps I get on ebay which fit into the step up rings perfectly

M

[Richard Gould]

I used to use a set of Hoya round glass filters,one set and either stepping rings or the old standby of a little blu tac, this way one set fits all, it depends what lenses you are using, but I prefer optical glass,These days I use either a set of Rollei B1 or a set of smaller push on filters as I mostly use tlr's or folders,but I still carry a bit of blu tac,Richard

[Paulie]

I have been looking at the Lee stuff but it sure is pricey but you get what you pay for I guess. Was also thinking about the bigger Cokin pro ones.

I have also seen ads a few times in B+W photography for Kood filters.

I like the square filters as they are quicker to change than screw on but then if I am taking a landscape for example I won't exactly be in a hurry. Only problem is a 40mm bronica lens has a 95mm thread where as the 80 and 150 have 67mm so I am leaning more towards square slot ins.

[Dave miller]

Originally Posted by Paulie

I have been looking at the Lee stuff but it sure is pricey but you get what you pay for I guess. Was also thinking about the bigger Cokin pro ones.

I have also seen ads a few times in B+W photography for Kood filters.

I like the square filters as they are quicker to change than screw on but then if I am taking a landscape for example I won't exactly be in a hurry. Only problem is a 40mm bronica lens has a 95mm thread where as the 80 and 150 have 67mm so I am leaning more towards square slot ins.

One problem to watch for with filtering the 40mm is vignetting due to the apparent extra filter thickness at the lens edges.

[Paulographic]

Originally Posted by Dave

One problem to watch for with filtering the 40mm is vignetting due to the apparent extra filter thickness at the lens edges.

I can't say I've had that problem. I've a Rodenstock Orange, bought at a camera fair, (the only filter I could afford) and haven't seen any.

Finding a hood was a problem on a budget so I made one from something else. with guidance from an old Focal Press book "Optics"
Total cost 99 pence.

With both orange and UV in place I don't use the hood as then vignetting could occur.

Paul