My first lens/filter purchase

I've had my Xti about a week now (loving it) and I'm thinking about my first lens purchase.

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I believe I'm going to go with the above suggested (raved about?) 50mm 1.8 II.

I was also thinking about getting a set of filters and try out my luck with them. Now from what I can tell I would either need 2 sets of filters (one for the kit lense, one for the 50mm 1.8) or maybe I could use some sort of adapter? Maybe someone could clear that up for me?

Also I see there are many filters to choose from. If I were looking at a filter set (UV, Circular Polarizer, and warming filter) is 55 dollars a crappy set, an ok set? Should I aim higher? I thought those 3 filters would be a good starting set.

Thanks for your advice!

you get what you pay for in glass. Lens or Filters. Warming is not needed as adjustments are controlled in PP. CP is needed. I dont put any UV or clear filters on my lenses for protection. Thats what hoods are for, besides increasing contrast and controlling flare.

optically the "thrifty fifty" is a good lens. It's a bit too long for my tastes. I'd hold off on the filters unless you find that you need it and then get it then, especially if you are not too familiar with them.
Good luck

I'm not too familiar with any of this but you got to start somewhere..

I think warming filters are a waste of time on digital, especially if you shoot with auto white balance as this will probably counter-act the effect of the filter.

The 50mm f/1.8 is a cheap prime lens and at the end of the day you get what you pay for, the same goes for filters, cheap ones are just that - cheap and nasty and probably worth avoiding!

Personally i'd concentrate on just getting to know your new camera and then see what direction you want to take your photography. You may decide you want a better quality/faster zoom lens.

First filter to get is a circular polarizer if you shoot outdoors/landscapes. Rest of the filters can be digitally reproduced with realtive easy.

tange1,
I suggest you forget the filters, low quality isn't worth any price (for me). UV isn't needed for DSLR's, a warming filter effect can be done without filter in camera or in software, a circular polarizer could be ok in some shots. The cheap 50mm f/1.8 is a good lens for its price, however if you have more $$$ then get better!
What type of photos do you want to get into?
Thats what you should base your lens choice on (just my opinion).