Step-up converter or buy new?
Apr 24, 2017 16:26:03 #
Is it ok to use a step-up ring to attach a CPL & 6ND filter or just buy new for the smaller (43mm) lens? Any problems?
Apr 24, 2017 16:28:25 #
RichardE wrote:
Is it ok to use a step-up ring to attach a CPL & 6ND filter or just buy new for the smaller (43mm) lens? Any problems?
A step-up ring will be fine.
Apr 24, 2017 16:31:17 #
OK to use the ring, but that said, you will need a new lens hood to mount on it for the focal length of the lens. What lens has a 43 mm filter diameter ? M4/3rds lens ? 43 mm filters are pretty inexpensive though.
RichardE wrote:
Is it ok to use a step-up ring to attach a CPL & 6ND filter or just buy new for the smaller (43mm) lens? Any problems?
Apr 24, 2017 17:00:35 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
OK to use the ring, but that said, you will need a new lens hood to mount on it for the focal length of the lens. What lens has a 43 mm filter diameter ? M4/3rds lens ? 43 mm filters are pretty inexpensive though.
The camera is the Pana LX100
Apr 24, 2017 17:09:38 #
RichardE wrote:
No, go for it, that's the perfect scenario to use a step-down-ring!Is it ok to use a step-up ring to attach a CPL & 6ND filter or just buy new for the smaller (43mm) lens? Any problems?
Apr 24, 2017 17:16:14 #
Apr 24, 2017 17:20:38 #
RichardE wrote:
Thanks everyone. Now to find the elusive 43mm-77mm ring!
You will likely have to use several rings to span such a large difference.
Apr 24, 2017 17:26:37 #
Apr 24, 2017 19:12:44 #
RichardE wrote:
Thanks everyone. Now to find the elusive 43mm-77mm ring!
You'll need two rings. 43s cover all popular sizes up to 72mm. 77s go from 49 to 72mm. You can choose any combination you wish.
Apr 25, 2017 07:09:46 #
RichardE wrote:
Is it ok to use a step-up ring to attach a CPL & 6ND filter or just buy new for the smaller (43mm) lens? Any problems?
I wish I had learned years ago that I could use one large filter on all my lenses. Step-up rings are great.
Apr 25, 2017 13:42:08 #
I always have bought the filters to suit the largest size lens of my arsenal of lenses and step down rings to suit the lenses that were smaller. Saves a bundle!
Apr 25, 2017 13:59:00 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
cambriaman wrote:
I always have bought the filters to suit the largest size lens of my arsenal of lenses and step down rings to suit the lenses that were smaller. Saves a bundle!
You need a step-up ring to fit a larger filter on a smaller diameter lens.
Apr 26, 2017 08:02:31 #
RichardE wrote:
Is it ok to use a step-up ring to attach a CPL & 6ND filter or just buy new for the smaller (43mm) lens? Any problems?
The rings stick and can be very difficult to remove. If you get one get a set of removal wrenches. By time you buy the ring and wrenches you are close to the price of a 43mm filter.
Apr 26, 2017 14:27:11 #
Yes, I have come to that conclusion also as I would need to purchase Zume adapters also to eliminate any problems with sticking threads!
MtnMan wrote:
The rings stick and can be very difficult to remove. If you get one get a set of removal wrenches. By time you buy the ring and wrenches you are close to the price of a 43mm filter.
Apr 26, 2017 16:13:51 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Sticking rings, filters, lens hoods, &c., are usually only a problem for those who don't know how to handle them. They should never be over-tightened. Fine threads such as 0.5 and 0.75mm pitch require especial care to prevent cross-threading - they are not intended for the ham-handed. The magnetic holders I've seen are prone to being knocked off, even inside a camera bag. Threaded lens attachments will always be more secure.
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