jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I just added the Canon 17mm TSE to my bag and have a question about hood and filter attachments.

If anyone has this lens and can suggest what filter attachment you have used. I have been researching the Fotodiox wonderpana and the Format Hitech lucroit from B&H, but have not made a decision.

Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with either or a different system you could share?

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

I've got the Wonderpana on my 14-24 f2.8 Nikkor lens, and can tell you it works well; very solid.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

I think you'll find it takes better photos if you put it on your camera, instead of just in your bag ;)

But seriously, I'd recommend first trying it without any filters... A C-Pol would tend to give pretty uneven effects in a lot of situations, with such a wide lens. Instead of graduated ND filters, if needed try using multi-shot and/or multi-develop post-processing techniques. Those generally make for better results than what's possible with grad filters.

The special filter holders and large rectangular filters that are needed to accommodate the lens' movements are pricey, bulky and clumsy. If it were me I'd try to do without them.

I'm more than a little bit jealous.. That's a lens I want to try, but simply haven't been able to justify as yet. I've been waiting for a job that requires it, so I can build it into the price. :roll:

twowindsbear

Just curious - how do you plan to use this lens. . . what do you intend to photograph?

TIA

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I am using it without any attachments, but was researching the possibilities of lens hood, gobos and the infrequent filter on it.

I totally understand the cost vs. the desire to have the 17mm... I went through it all the time until I found an open box copy at Adorama for the going price on ebay. Decided to pull the trigger as I have a newly renovated wine cellar to shoot for a client. He's a mover and shaker and wants to showcase his wine cellar in Wine Enthusiast. That would be a win-win for us since my wife was the interior designer and we did some of the artwork.
There have been a few times I need a CP to knock down unwanted reflections in a room I am shooting, otherwise, I do not use filters on my TS-E lenses. I have never used graduated for interior work. Once in a while for exteriors, but you are correct, post with layers is easier for me and gives me better control.

I would use it on my camera, but it's safer in my bag. :thumbup:

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

Thanks for the vote. I wonder at what point it would affect rise and fall or shifting on a TS-E lens.

Good to know it is solid and works as intended.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I shoot interior architecture for designers, contractors and finishers. Sometimes I do exteriors when requested.

I had the opportunity to be one on one with Dave Henry at the Canon Learning Center in San Francisco last year to talk in depth about TS-e lenses. He really opened my eyes up about the possibilities beyond what I shoot professionally. His technical knowledge was astounding... I want be just like him when I grow up!

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

I can't speak to the tilt part - haven't used the TS-E lens and don't know if the rear mounting collar would interfere. You could probably inquire at Fotodiox.