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[OM] Re: ND Filter for Wide Angle Lens

Subject: [OM] Re: ND Filter for Wide Angle Lens
From: Martin Walters <mwalters@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:56:10 -0500
I ordered a slim 49mm ND from Adorama. Still back ordered... For small 
diameters (e.g., 49mm) there's not much choice (no Hoya etc)so, yep, I'm 
stuck with no threads and using the B&W lens cap.
Martin

Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> B+W (Schneider optics) makes slim ND filters but they all seem to be 
> special order items at B&H with a 6-10 week delivery time.  Here's a 
> 77mm example
> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/154723-REG/B_W_65098921_77mm_102_Neutral_Density.html>
> 
> Be aware that slim filters have no front threads so there's no stacking 
> which is what some folks would like to do with ND filters.  On the other 
> hand, stacking would probably obviate the advantage of the slim line in 
> reducing vignetting and worsen the optical results to boot.

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