lensmate adapter and sunpak polarizer

mitz444 · 8th of February 2010 (Mon)

Hi Guys,

I just ordered a lensmate filter adapter for my sx20 and was wondering if the sun pak 58mm polarizer would fit into it?

Any feedbacks on this?

Thanks!

Tim

duckduckdog · 8th of February 2010 (Mon)

I would try to find the thread size - if they are the same, should work. I ordered the Bowman adapter and filter kit just to avoid any issues with compatability.

Jon · 8th of February 2010 (Mon)

Yes, the Lensmate filter adapter for the SX1/10/20 takes any standard 58 mm filters. But if you haven't gotten the SunPak filter yet, I'd suggest you read the "Protective Filter FAQ" sticky - not all brands of filters are equally good.

mitz444 · 8th of February 2010 (Mon)

great. Thanks for the replies.

I'll read the FAQ

technogeek · 11th of February 2010 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitz444

Hi Guys,

I just ordered a lensmate filter adapter for my sx20 and was wondering if the sun pak 58mm polarizer would fit into it?

Any feedbacks on this?

Thanks!

Tim

If you are getting the adapter to allow you to install filters on your SX20, you don't need to go this route. I installed a 52mm screw in filter and it fits perfectly. No need for step-up rings.

Jon · 11th of February 2010 (Thu)

The SX20's not actually threaded to take filters; you're pretty much relying on the soft plastic to hold the filter on and it'll be very easy to cross-thread and strip out the lens barrel.

Hasitha · 12th of February 2010 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by technogeek

If you are getting the adapter to allow you to install filters on your SX20, you don't need to go this route. I installed a 52mm screw in filter and it fits perfectly. No need for step-up rings.

Forcing 52mm filters might damege the lens so I think its better go for Lensmate 58mm Filter Adapter or Janco 58mm Filter Adapter . Safer that way.

JustShootin' · 12th of February 2010 (Fri)

Yep, a few people will swear to you that those are threads on the SX20/SX10, but they're not. Get the adapter.

8th of February 2010 (Mon)	#1
mitz444 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	lensmate adapter and sunpak polarizer Hi Guys, I just ordered a lensmate filter adapter for my sx20 and was wondering if the sun pak 58mm polarizer would fit into it? Any feedbacks on this? Thanks! Tim

8th of February 2010 (Mon)	#2
duckduckdog Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 113 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: lensmate adapter and sunpak polarizer I would try to find the thread size - if they are the same, should work. I ordered the Bowman adapter and filter kit just to avoid any issues with compatability. __________________ Canon SX20IS Canon A720IS

8th of February 2010 (Mon)	#3
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,125	Re: lensmate adapter and sunpak polarizer Yes, the Lensmate filter adapter for the SX1/10/20 takes any standard 58 mm filters. But if you haven't gotten the SunPak filter yet, I'd suggest you read the "Protective Filter FAQ" sticky - not all brands of filters are equally good. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

8th of February 2010 (Mon)	#4
mitz444 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	Re: lensmate adapter and sunpak polarizer great. Thanks for the replies. I'll read the FAQ

11th of February 2010 (Thu)	#6
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,125	Re: lensmate adapter and sunpak polarizer The SX20's not actually threaded to take filters; you're pretty much relying on the soft plastic to hold the filter on and it'll be very easy to cross-thread and strip out the lens barrel. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

12th of February 2010 (Fri)	#8
JustShootin' Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 820	Re: lensmate adapter and sunpak polarizer Yep, a few people will swear to you that those are threads on the SX20/SX10, but they're not. Get the adapter. __________________ Gary Canon SX40, S100 and a Non Canon dSLR “Any darn fool can make something complex; it takes a genius to make something simple.”—Pete Seeger

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