Cokin Filter compatible?

juggler · 22nd of March 2003 (Sat)

Is it possible to use the G3 with Cokin filters?
I was thinking of buying a Lensmate and was wondering if I needed to get the 52.49 step ring in order to use Cokin filters.

BobbyLee · 22nd of March 2003 (Sat)

I use cokin filters with my G3. I use my set of P size filters. I don't know how well A size would work but my Ps have been working fine.

juggler · 22nd of March 2003 (Sat)

Turns out I have the "A" size.

Will that work with a stepdown?

StephenPM · 22nd of March 2003 (Sat)

I've used the Cokin A size filters on my G3 using the Canon conversion lens adapter and a 58mm cokin ring with no problems.

juggler · 28th of March 2003 (Fri)

Hi Stephen,

I'm puzzled.

Here's the scoop: A friend of mine is lending me his Cokin filters with a black hexagonalish object that says Cokin.

So do I need to get then:
1. A Canon conversion lens adapter?
and
2. A 58mm cokin ring?

Or is that black object the 58mm Cokin ring?

Thanks for clarifying.

saqib · 28th of March 2003 (Fri)

hi,

no the black thing is the filter holder. what you need to get is:

1) a conversion adapter - you can get either canon's own, or the lensmate from www.lensmateonline.com. advantage of lensmate is that although the actual 52mm adapter is more expensive than canon's by say $5, it works out cheaper as the lens are cheaper by anything between $5 to $20.

2) the cokin adapter ring. this should only be something like $5 or so. get the right one according to whatever size of adapter you buy i.e. 52mm or 58mm.

that's it. any more q's, let us know.

StephenPM · 29th of March 2003 (Sat)

Hi Juggler,

Sounds like Dr. Hasan has you covered. You'll need both a lens adapter (either Canon's or one of the Lensmates) and the appropriate Cokin ring for the adapter's diameter. I was just lucky to have a 58mm adapter ring from one of my old FD lenses which worked nicely with the Canon adapter. I'd recommend that you consider purchasing both the Lensmate adapters. The additional $19 will give you maximum flexibility in terms of both lower filter costs and the ability to use Canon's lenses and close-up adapters.

juggler · 2nd of April 2003 (Wed)

Thanks I'll keep your recommendations in mind.

22nd of March 2003 (Sat)	#1
juggler Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33	Cokin Filter compatible? Is it possible to use the G3 with Cokin filters? I was thinking of buying a Lensmate and was wondering if I needed to get the 52.49 step ring in order to use Cokin filters.

22nd of March 2003 (Sat)	#2
BobbyLee Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 71	Re: Cokin Filter compatible? I use cokin filters with my G3. I use my set of P size filters. I don't know how well A size would work but my Ps have been working fine.

22nd of March 2003 (Sat)	#3
juggler Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33	Re: Cokin Filter compatible? Turns out I have the "A" size. Will that work with a stepdown?

22nd of March 2003 (Sat)	#4
StephenPM Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4	Re: Cokin Filter compatible? I've used the Cokin A size filters on my G3 using the Canon conversion lens adapter and a 58mm cokin ring with no problems.

28th of March 2003 (Fri)	#5
juggler Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33	Re: Cokin Filter compatible? Hi Stephen, I'm puzzled. Here's the scoop: A friend of mine is lending me his Cokin filters with a black hexagonalish object that says Cokin. So do I need to get then: 1. A Canon conversion lens adapter? and 2. A 58mm cokin ring? Or is that black object the 58mm Cokin ring? Thanks for clarifying.

28th of March 2003 (Fri)	#6
saqib Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,170 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Cokin Filter compatible? hi, no the black thing is the filter holder. what you need to get is: 1) a conversion adapter - you can get either canon's own, or the lensmate from www.lensmateonline.com. advantage of lensmate is that although the actual 52mm adapter is more expensive than canon's by say $5, it works out cheaper as the lens are cheaper by anything between $5 to $20. 2) the cokin adapter ring. this should only be something like $5 or so. get the right one according to whatever size of adapter you buy i.e. 52mm or 58mm. that's it. any more q's, let us know.

29th of March 2003 (Sat)	#7
StephenPM Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4	Re: Cokin Filter compatible? Hi Juggler, Sounds like Dr. Hasan has you covered. You'll need both a lens adapter (either Canon's or one of the Lensmates) and the appropriate Cokin ring for the adapter's diameter. I was just lucky to have a 58mm adapter ring from one of my old FD lenses which worked nicely with the Canon adapter. I'd recommend that you consider purchasing both the Lensmate adapters. The additional $19 will give you maximum flexibility in terms of both lower filter costs and the ability to use Canon's lenses and close-up adapters.

2nd of April 2003 (Wed)	#8
juggler Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 33	Re: Cokin Filter compatible? Thanks I'll keep your recommendations in mind.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cokin filter holder with 17-55?	SpiltPickle	Canon EF and EF-S Lenses	8	8th of January 2008 (Tue) 11:17
Cokin filter question, need help!!	JohnnyV	Accessories & Storage	8	28th of June 2007 (Thu) 15:19
Cokin P filter selection help	olz	Accessories & Storage	8	8th of October 2006 (Sun) 21:07
a few cokin filter questions	mephetic436	Canon EF and EF-S Lenses	14	26th of June 2006 (Mon) 02:38
Has anyone Used The Cokin Filter System	mrclark321	Canon EF and EF-S Lenses	36	13th of August 2005 (Sat) 16:21