WIDE ANGLE DILEMMA: Not too new at all this, but I am wondering why Nikon would make a 10/14 wide angle that you cannot install a filter on. Even my 600 has Slip-in Polarizing...

J. R. WEEMS Loc: Winchester, Virginia

Not too new at all this, but I am wondering why Nikon would make a 10/14 wide angle that you cannot install a filter on. Even my 600 has Slip-in Polarizing capability, as do some of their other lenses. Yes I know, this site seems to be geared mostly toward Canon users, but having used my Nikons for 50 years I am not about to change. It DOES however, seem a bit strange. While I have a 18/200, and 28 WA lens capability it seems the 16/35 is the only way left to go here. And no, I do not use other system lenses. Too bad they cannot give use a better choice. WA selections for FX (D700) is just limited.

Adubin Loc: Indialantic, Florida

I'm a Nikon user and have D300S. My "Guess" it is because the lens is extremely large and therefore won't accept a filter and nobody will make a filter for that lens, and 2nd is because when you use a wide angle lens for landscape photos, the sky normally changes tonal range along the length of your photograph. I hope that answers your question. Arnold

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

I am a long-time Nikon user. I am not familiar with the "10/14 wide angle" lens, so I have related questions: Is your lens cap a special shape because of the shape of front element? Would it be possible to screw a flat glass filter onto the lens without touching front element?

snowbear

I have not heard of a 10/14, as well. Nikon does have a 14-24mm f/2.8 zoom that cannot use filters. I am also a Nikon user, both film & digital.

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Yes I know, this site seems to be geared mostly toward Canon users

(Shhhh . . . don't let them know we are on to them.) ;)

J. R. WEEMS Loc: Winchester, Virginia

Nikonian72 wrote:

I am a long-time Nikon user. I am not familiar with the "10/14 wide angle" lens, so I have related questions: Is your lens cap a special shape because of the shape of front element? Would it be possible to screw a flat glass filter onto the lens without touching front element?

These are really two different lenses. Sorry, I bunched them together. The 10/20 & 14/20 are two different lenses, but I believe both are for the DX format?? Thanks!!!! :)

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

Get the Tokina 11-16mm if you want wide. Lot cheaper than the Nikon and tack sharp. I use it on the D7000

J. R. WEEMS wrote:

Not too new at all this, but I am wondering why Ni... (show quote)

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

J. R. WEEMS wrote:

quote=Nikonian72 I am a long-time Nikon user. I ... (show quote)

You did not answer my questions concerning front lens element.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Is this the lens you mean?
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2181/AF-S-DX-NIKKOR-10-24mm-f%252F3.5-4.5G-ED.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.Accessories

Check accessories for filters.

J. R. WEEMS Loc: Winchester, Virginia

Nikonian72 wrote:

quote=J. R. WEEMS quote=Nikonian72 I am a long-t... (show quote)

To mu knowledge the lens protrudes to the point where a filter, and I would guess a lens cap CANNOT be installed over the lens face. Hence the problem, in addition to not being a FX lens. Size I don't believe enters in to this as my 600MM takes drop in filters in a holder.

J. R. WEEMS Loc: Winchester, Virginia

Nikonian72 wrote:

Is this the lens you mean?
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2181/AF-S-DX-NIKKOR-10-24mm-f%252F3.5-4.5G-ED.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.Accessories

Check accessories for filters.

Yes I do see that, but it still isn't a FX lens as the 16/35 is.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

J. R. WEEMS wrote:

Nikonian72 wrote:

Is this the lens you mean?
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2181/AF-S-DX-NIKKOR-10-24mm-f%252F3.5-4.5G-ED.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.Accessories

Check accessories for filters.

Yes I do see that, but it still isn't a FX lens as the 16/35 is.

I do not understand your question. Do you have a SPECIFIC lens for which you can find no filter? DX or FX makes no difference for filter.

effrant Loc: New Hampshire

Nikon makes no lenses that filters aren't available for.
http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/category-photographic-technique/371-steve-fines

iron1737 Loc: Everett, WA

I am pretty sure Nikon does not, nor have they ever made a 10-14 zoom lens. If you are talking about the 10-24 DX lens, it takes a 77mm filter.

J. R. WEEMS Loc: Winchester, Virginia

effrant wrote:

Nikon makes no lenses that filters aren't available for.
http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/category-photographic-technique/371-steve-fines

Steve- HA! This seems to be the right thing. BUT, to answer others questions, it 'is not' made by Nikon. However, this operation would work for me to a point. Trouble is, I would have to buy all new filters. Might be worth the effort for what I want. THANKS so much!!! Still, this 'does not' protect the lens, but better than nothing. :)
Best,
J. R.

BOB Loc: Texas

Why are people asking questions on here and they DON"T even know what they are talking about .Normaly a lens that wide angle will have a filter that fits on the back of the lens the same way it does on the super telephotos !