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Re: [OM] Filter recommendations for a newbie

Subject: Re: [OM] Filter recommendations for a newbie
From: "Jamie Costello" <jcostel1168@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 09:33:01 -0400
Oddly enough, I think that you'll find that the biggest debate around here
isn't which brands are best, but whether filters should be used at all.

I do agree with Pete's high appraisal of Heliopan.   The newest Heliopan
models are all "slim" and can be used on wide-angles.  I also have B+W
circular polarizers and like them as well.   Both B+W and Heliopan tend to
be on the upper end, price-wise as they both use Schott glass.  However
there are very good deals around if you look.

Obviously these are not the only brands available and many prople swear by
Tiffen and Hoya, as well.

Typically, if using one size filter among differing lense sizes is important
to you, you can use step-down rings to make one size filter (i.e. 55mm)
compatible: 46 to 55, 49 to 55, etc.  If you use step-down rings you have to
remember that they do move the filter outboard of the lense and this can
contribute to vignetting on wide-angles, especially 21mm and shorter focal
lengths.

I have not used Cokin, but have heard great things about the system.

Jamie Costello
Fort Myers, FL



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