Post Your Graduated Neutral Density Sample Shots Please

If your lens needs a 72mm filter, then you will need a 72mm adaptor ring.

rudgej wrote in post #2554552
If your lens needs a 72mm filter, then you will need a 72mm adaptor ring.

It was fiendishly clever of you to work that out, John!

Mike Bell wrote in post #2554733
It was fiendishly clever of you to work that out, John!

It did take a while, but I eventually decided to go for that answer.

I've finally given up on sourcing ND Grads here. A friend of mine is going to the states for a shoot and will bring me back a Lee .6 and a .9 soft. Should be in my hands in 2 weeks time.

Brace yourselves guys - 2007 is my year to grasp landscape photography and I'm bringing you along for the virtual ride.

Woo Hoo!!!......Road trip!!! 8)

I think I speak for most others that have seen your landscape potential......Can't wait to see 'em!!!

Way to go Athena. I'm looking forward to your photos.

Athena wrote in post #2554957
I've finally given up on sourcing ND Grads here. A friend of mine is going to the states for a shoot and will bring me back a Lee .6 and a .9 soft. Should be in my hands in 2 weeks time.

Brace yourselves guys - 2007 is my year to grasp landscape photography and I'm bringing you along for the virtual ride.

That's great news, Athena. Can't wait to see your take on the big wide world!

Oh...I understand now.

wow, I still feel so lost, I guess I should go back and re-read

After reading on this topic over and over again, I've pretty much decided to go with the Cokin "P" ring, "P" holder + Lee filters that are made for "P" series. This way I get to have the best filters without going bankrupt. Has anyone else gone this route, and if so, how's the "system" working out so far?

I've got the P-series, so I've never looked to see if there is a Lee set to fit. Interesting if there is. You might find a little vignetting though down towards the low end of your 10-22 lens. I would definitely recommend that you went for the wide angle adapter for the P-series for this lens (it can hold one filter or the CP). Even then I think that you might see a little vignetting at 10mm.

rudgej wrote in post #2588082
I've got the P-series, so I've never looked to see if there is a Lee set to fit. Interesting if there is. You might find a little vignetting though down towards the low end of your 10-22 lens. I would definitely recommend that you went for the wide angle adapter for the P-series for this lens (it can hold one filter or the CP). Even then I think that you might see a little vignetting at 10mm.

Yes, there are Lee filters specifically made for those users of the P-series, but only in GND (no straight ND -- yet, that is, as I think they'll be making it soon). And yes, I'm planning on getting the WA adapter for the P-series. I'm hoping for no vignetting but I'm ready if a bit shows up.

Do you, by the way, like the filter size dimension of 84mm x 120mm x 2mm that Lee filters are made for the P-series? I don't know whether I'd prefer 100mm over 120mm. 120mm looks a bit clumsy, although I'm sure it's designed to be able to manuever easier...

I don't find the Cokin filters too long, so the extra 20mm won't make them much bigger, and will give you lots of leeway on where to adjust the graduation zone.

rudgej wrote in post #2588206
I don't find the Cokin filters too long, so the extra 20mm won't make them much bigger, and will give you lots of leeway on where to adjust the graduation zone.

Thanks, that's comforting to know.

Geoff_Shawcross wrote in post #2555260
Woo Hoo!!!......Road trip!!! 8)
I think I speak for most others that have seen your landscape potential......Can't wait to see 'em!!!

rudgej wrote in post #2555266
Way to go Athena. I'm looking forward to your photos.

Mike Bell wrote in post #2555779
That's great news, Athena. Can't wait to see your take on the big wide world!

Thanks guys! I'm 1/2 way through the wait to get the filters and I'm getting antsy. I am not a good waiter.