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painful100
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 03:40
I am trying to get some UV filters, ND, and Grad ND for several lenses i have. Such as the kit lens (18-55 IS) and a 77mm tokina 12-24mm.

I dont want to fork over a ton to try lenses out. So should i go with Tiffen, or am i just as well of going for some of the off brand cheapy filters on ebay, like OEC or fotodiox?

Any advice appreciated.
Saint728
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 05:24
Your better off without a UV lens then to buy a cheap junk one.

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick
mattyb240
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 06:16
Your better off without a UV lens then to buy a cheap junk one.

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick

+1 My friend sees horrible ghosting with his cheap nasty jessops filter! I used to use multicoated when I got my Tamron but to be honest I just leave them off now and stick with the hood.
Jon
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 06:19
Your better off without a UV lens then to buy a cheap junk one.

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick
That^^^ If you can't afford good filters, you really can't afford to get cheap ones.
painful100
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 14:59
haha ok. Thanks guys! Maybe i will get a cheap one just to protect the lens, then take it off prior to shooting. Although, i guess that is just the same as a lensecap but less convenient.

Can anyone recommend the most economical Grad ND filter for me that is worthy of shooting with?
engsetr1
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 15:01
Can anyone recommend the most economical Grad ND filter for me that is worthy of shooting with?

Look at the Hitech filters, they get a lot of praise, I've been happy with them as well.
ben_r_
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 18:31
My advice is to go without if you arent going to get a high end one. Cheap ones can only degrade your image quality and are never any good.
Bill Roberts
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 18:37
Although I prefer Heliopan or B+W it's worth having a look at the Kenko MC filters. As far as I know they're made by Tokina in the same factory as the Hoya's. Decent quality at a good price. I had heard that Kenko are preferred over Hoya in the Japanese market?
MetroPhoto
19th of August 2009 (Wed), 19:34
My advice is to go without if you arent going to get a high end one. Cheap ones can only degrade your image quality and are never any good.http://www.tracker-analytics.com/track/img/3358/s09v0317fvxp/00.gif


Cool, that's good advice for me as well. If I'm gonna get one, go all out or stay out?? lol