cmhjohn Loc: Columbus, OH

I recently ordered the Lee filter system from a well known photo shop. I specifically wanted the "Big Stopper". After placing my order I received an email indicating that it would be a 1-year wait for the parts. Is the Lee system worth the wait or is a system like Cokin just as good?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

One YEAR?????
I would pass. Exactly what item is a one year wait?

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Kokin don't do a 10stop or never did, they do an 8

Kokin have been going for years and years

cmhjohn Loc: Columbus, OH

I ordered the adapter ring, filter holder and the filter. I wasn't told which part would take a year, but without all three, it was worthless to place the order

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Cokins mount leaves a bit to be desired when compared to the Lee mount, but I have used mine for almost 30 years and still going strong. I have a few Cokin filters for it, and a few Tiffen glass ND grads. And there is no wait to buy any of them.

cmhjohn Loc: Columbus, OH

Thanks for the info, I'll check out the Cokin system this weekend.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

If you're not going to use graduated ND filters why buy the holder and adapter ring? Why not just buy a circular filter?

corryhully Loc: liverpool uk

my thoughts also. i have a b&w 10 stop screw on filter, and pretty damn good it is.

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

I ordered the big stopper and waited 16 months. I still have not got it. I do have other Lee filters including ND's and ND grads and the quality and workmanship is unsurpassed. It is truly a pleasure to get them out and use them. They are expensive and hard to get but, you will not be sorry. I'm still waiting.

moggey Loc: Salisbury, United Kigdom

I use Haida which come in various sizes to fit all lenses, I also have a 85mm and 100mm Hitech slot in filter, both produce great results.

Cheers

sharkman53

I would check up Singh-Ray filters. If your using the large filters, the Lee holder is awesome, I use it with you Singh-Ray filters. It is made much better that others on the market. I would not use Colkin filters, they cause a color cast because the quality is not as good as Lee or Singh-Ray.

pigpen

I concur. I have many B+W filters (including the 10 stop), and they are great quality. I have the B+W graduated nd filter, and it was a waste of $$$. Not because of quality, but because it's difficult to line up the horizon. I bought the LEE system mainly because I like the 4x6 instead of the 4x4. It gives you some more room to move. I then got the Singh Ray graduated 2 stop, and 3 stop Galen Rowell filters. They were not cheap ($160 each), but nothing of quality is.

If you contact the company you ordered from, I bet you'll find that what is taking the time is the adaptor ring. Is it 77mm?? That's probably the most popular one, and I had trouble getting it. B&H didn't have it. In fact, nobody had it!! I did an extensive search, and found a small camera shop in central PA that had 10 in stock. I didn't believe it so I called. Then, when I was told they did have them, I asked them to physically check to make sure. I ordered 1 from them, and the rest of the stuff from B&H. I just checked B&H, and most are listed as "back ordered".

sharkman53

I order my holder from the same camera store in Pa., they were the only store that had the holder.