Filters vs "Cokin"
Apr 23, 2014 07:18:04 #
tor24tor
Loc: Caldwell, NJ
Thoughts and experience with multiple filter size lenses and screw on filters vs "Cokin" type system filters mostly for ND & ND grads?
Apr 23, 2014 07:37:11 #
tor24tor wrote:
Thoughts and experience with multiple filter size lenses and screw on filters vs "Cokin" type system filters mostly for ND & ND grads?
I have multiple lenses with filter sizes ranging from 52mm to 77 mm. (My Tamron 10-24 is 77) and I use filter step rings to get all lenses to accept the 77 mm lenses and got Tamron 77 mm lens caps for all so that I don't have to take off step rings. I just take off the polarizer, UV, or the ND filters. I have clear glass filters that I put on when not using a filter. I NEVER EVER STACK filters as the added glass has an chance to have bad reflections. This make it easier to change everything out and not search for the correct size etc. I am a little sorry I didn't go a little larger than the 77 mm that the Tamron requires because at wide angel 10mm if you have 2 filters on you see a vignette around the edge of the lens.
Apr 23, 2014 07:51:39 #
I have both but I prefer the 'Cokin' style filters. The can be easily rotated and you can adjust the gradient ND filters for the horizon. Stacking the filters is also not difficult.
Apr 24, 2014 09:15:39 #
chuck11
Loc: Des Moines, Iowa
I have the Cokin system and like what I have. Have had problems the past year or two getting the filters I thought I needed.
Apr 24, 2014 10:59:58 #
tor24tor wrote:
Thoughts and experience with multiple filter size lenses and screw on filters vs "Cokin" type system filters mostly for ND & ND grads?
I have a set of Cokin grads...I used them maybe twice.
They are, imo junk. There is an obvious color cast.
They are cheap though.
I use screw in filters. Mostly neutral density, occasionally a cpl.
I stopped using cpl filters on wide angle lens's for wide landscapes since they produce uneven tones in the skies when using wide angle lens's.
If I cant get the whole dynamic range I do a couple shots and blend them together.
Since buying a D800 99% of the time I only need one shot..as raw of course.
Apr 24, 2014 14:36:23 #
Not sure which Filter Maker, but I dislike the one that does not place a marker on the rim to point out the best polarization since I have hard time finding it viewing the LCD
Apr 24, 2014 16:16:17 #
JimGuy wrote:
I have a set of Cokin grads...I used them maybe tw... (show quote)
Be aware that there are a number of cheap 'Cokin style' filters out there. The quality of the imitations vary from okay to terrible.
I use the graduated ND filters once in a while and there may be a slight tint but it can easily be corrected.
Apr 24, 2014 16:25:07 #
haroldross wrote:
Be aware that there are a number of cheap 'Cokin style' filters out there. The quality of the imitations vary from okay to terrible.
I use the graduated ND filters once in a while and there may be a slight tint but it can easily be corrected.
I use the graduated ND filters once in a while and there may be a slight tint but it can easily be corrected.
The ones I got are "Cokin" brand. I understand there are good ones available (Lee comes to mind) but the ones I have are cheap resin plates.
I dont need them for the most part.
Apr 24, 2014 20:07:13 #
Poison Ivey wrote:
Any markings on a PL filter would be useless, because every time you use your filter, the best setting would be on a different spot on the filter, since you set the filter according to the sun/or whatever light source you're trying to filter!Not sure which Filter Maker, but I dislike the one that does not place a marker on the rim to point out the best polarization since I have hard time finding it viewing the LCD
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