My lens has just arrived and I need an adaptor ring for it. Can any of you owners tell me if I need the w/a version or will the standard work OK? I'll use up to 3 filters at a time, including the 105 CPL. Use on 5D Mk2 and 7D and 60D.
Thanks.
weemannie Goldmember 2,530 posts Joined Apr 2005 Location: Scottish Highlands More info | Apr 22, 2011 04:51 | #1 My lens has just arrived and I need an adaptor ring for it. Can any of you owners tell me if I need the w/a version or will the standard work OK? I'll use up to 3 filters at a time, including the 105 CPL. Use on 5D Mk2 and 7D and 60D. Regards, Trevor
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry  6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Apr 22, 2011 05:27 | #2 Wide Angle Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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That's great. Thanks TaDa. Regards, Trevor
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spacetime Goldmember  1,276 posts Joined Oct 2009 More info | Apr 22, 2011 12:57 | #4 Wide angle especially if you're using more than one filter. And the CPL is useless as it is quite uneven at 21mm. But I was primarily using it to cut glare/reflections in water.
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Apr 22, 2011 13:29 | #5 emitecaps wrote in post #12272985  Wide angle especially if you're using more than one filter. And the CPL is useless as it is quite uneven at 21mm. But I was primarily using it to cut glare/reflections in water. Thanks. Yes I realise that the CPL would be ineffective with the lens. Like you I only plan to use it to reduce reflections. Regards, Trevor
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TaDa ...as cool as Perry 6,742 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: New York More info | Apr 22, 2011 13:32 | #6 I'm surprised how many folks always throw away the notion of using a CPL on an UWA lens. I darken the skies when shooting in vertical orientation, cut reflections, etc. Many uses. Name is Peter and here is my gear:
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Apr 22, 2011 13:40 | #7 TaDa wrote in post #12273167 I'm surprised how many folks always throw away the notion of using a CPL on an UWA lens. I darken the skies when shooting in vertical orientation, cut reflections, etc. Many uses. Thanks again, tada, I hadn't thought of using it in portrait mode. Regards, Trevor
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LamontSanders Senior Member 894 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2009 Location: PA USA More info | Apr 22, 2011 14:29 | #8 TaDa wrote in post #12273167 I'm surprised how many folks always throw away the notion of using a CPL on an UWA lens. I darken the skies when shooting in vertical orientation, cut reflections, etc. Many uses. Exactly. I discovered this by accident and utilize it when I can. 5DS R | 1Ds Mark III | Canon 16-35mm F/4L IS | Canon 24-70mm F/4L IS | Canon 70-200mm F/4L | Canon 50mm F/1.8 STM | Sigma 24-35mm F/2.0 Art | Samyang 14mm F/2.8 |
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KenjiS "Holy crap its long!"  More info | Apr 22, 2011 14:38 | #9 TaDa wrote in post #12273167 I'm surprised how many folks always throw away the notion of using a CPL on an UWA lens. I darken the skies when shooting in vertical orientation, cut reflections, etc. Many uses. Even in landscape i used one on my Sigma 10-20 a few times just fine...it just is more particular.. Gear, New and Old! RAW Club Member
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