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roanjohn
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 06:23
When it comes to filters, I am totally clueless. I have no idea which is which from the many available choices....:-(

I am going to B&H today to browse through what they got and need your guys input on what I should be looking for.

First off, I will be mainly using the filter for landscape photography. I recently purchased the 17-40 f4L so I want something compatible with that lens only.

From my research, I think I need a good graduated filter and a filter holder. Maybe a polarizer?? And whats the deal with all those different colored filters?? Uy..........

Really would appreciate any comments and personal experience in this subject.

Ro1
ijohnson
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 08:31
go to www.schneideroptics.com (the B+W) site. They have a great product brochure with descriptions of what each type of filter can achieve.

Look under filters and find the B+W handbook. It should get you started.
robertwgross
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 11:33
In order of priority, I would suggest to get a circular polarizer first. Then get a graduated neutral density filter, which is rectangular, and a filter holder for it.

---Bob Gross---
roanjohn
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 13:29
Thanks guys!!!

Was looking into that polarizer.............expensive!!!

I guess I'll have to go in the store and see what they say.

Ro1
Penguin_101_1
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 13:33
I wish I could just run over to B+H :(
roanjohn
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 13:49
I wish I could just run over to B+H :(

Central Missouri :-( I guess I should count myself lucky.

Ro1
Penguin_101_1
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 14:04
I wish I could just run over to B+H :(

Central Missouri :-( I guess I should count myself lucky.

Ro1

It really isn't that bad. I am 1 hour from St. Louis. More like east central Missouri. Anyway there is a few small camera shops less than 15 min away. :D The weather is great here: 76 and sunny
msvadi
3rd of June 2004 (Thu), 14:11
check http://www.2filters.com/ they offer good prices and fee shipping on orders of $50 and more. i ordered from them before, everything was okay. too bad they are in Connecticut, I have to pay taxes.

I'm thinking about a Cokin system. I think it makes sense when you have several lenses of different sizes. In terms of what to buy, get graduated ND, very useful in landscape photography. Polarizers are very popular, but I don't think I'll ever need one. Remember not to put any filters, unless you really need one. Sometimes less is more ;)