Which S5IS adapter -- 52mm or 58mm?

Since I purchased by S5IS the other day, I've been reading both these forums and the Lensmate website, and I am still somewhat confused as to which size adapter to buy -- 52mm or 58mm. Would it make sense to buy one of each?

The Lensmate website offers the following advice:

Which adapter should I buy?
If you're buying an adapter for protection, only using filters, a sun hood, a macro lens, or any of the 52mm converters tested here get the 52mm adapter. You can combine a hood and one filter (place the hood on the adapter first, then the filter to avoid vignetting) on the 52mm adapter without vignetting. If you're using the 58mm Canon converters or already have 58mm filters or accessories, get the 58mm adapter.

Since I plan to use the adapter primarily for protection and for using various filters, should I purchase the 52mm adapter, as suggested by Lensmate?

Also, the consensus on these forums is that Lensmate is preferable to Canon or any other brand, so I assume it would be at least slightly foolish for me to purchase anything other than a Lensmate adapter.

Assuming that I should indeed buy a Lensmate adapter, other than their website are there any other outlets which sell Lensmate? I have yet to find any.

Finally, I intend to purchase at least a UV filter and a (circular?) polarizer, which I figure I should be able to find at a local camera shop. Or would I somehow be better off ordering them, either from Lensmate or from a favored outlet like B & H?

I would greatly appreciate any helpful suggestions and recommendations which would aid me in making my decision.

Thank you.

Yes, you should get the lensmate 52mm since you are only using it for protection purposes. That's what I bought. I'm only interestd in protecting my lens. So I got the 52mm

It really is a personal preference with the adapters. Depends on the lens you want to use with it. The 58mm adapter is slightly longer than the 52mm, but no real difference. If you plan on buying any lenses in the future - likely you will end up buying a separate adapter for each lens and keep it attached. Much more convenient for changing lenses already attached to an adapter, than screwing and unscrewing the lens to and from the adapter.

I can only comment on the Lensmate and Canon adapters as I have only used these, and the only reason I went with lensmate was the Canon was made out of plastic and felt pretty light and fragile. The Lensmate was made out of metal and felt like a better quality to me. I felt like the lensmate was a better buy for the money. I'm sure both would work just fine - again it was a personal preference for me.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I just put in my order to Lensmate for two adapters, a 52mm and a 58mm. I plan to purchase my filters locally.

I have both the 52mm and 58mm Lensmate adapters for my s2 and I use them both regularly. The 58mm is my primary and it is fitted with a 1a filter and canon lens cap. It stays on the camera almost all the time. I also have a 58mm circular polarizer. I have the Canon 1.5 tele-converter which is also 58mm so it screws right on.

The 52mm adapter is fitted with a Cokin A filter holder. I have several Cokin filters that I use often. The A120 and A121 are graduated neutral density filters. I use them to keep from having blown out skies in out door shots and sunsets. They work great and provide more adjustment options than a regular round filter. Cokin has a huge array of special effects filters. You can find deals on Cokin filters on ebay.

Dale

dale500 wrote in post #5494418
I have both the 52mm and 58mm Lensmate adapters for my s2 and I use them both regularly. The 58mm is my primary and it is fitted with a 1a filter and canon lens cap. It stays on the camera almost all the time. I also have a 58mm circular polarizer. I have the Canon 1.5 tele-converter which is also 58mm so it screws right on.

The 52mm adapter is fitted with a Cokin A filter holder. I have several Cokin filters that I use often. The A120 and A121 are graduated neutral density filters. I use them to keep from having blown out skies in out door shots and sunsets. They work great and provide more adjustment options than a regular round filter. Cokin has a huge array of special effects filters. You can find deals on Cokin filters on ebay.

Dale

Thank you very much for your informative and helpful post, which gives me a much better idea as to which filters to buy. Since I'm a bit of a novice at this sort of thing, you've certainly made my future trip to the camera store much easier! Also, thanks for the ebay tip.

Hi! I am still running an old Sony DSC-F505V P+S. Before that I was using, and still do occasionally, a Canon T70.

Have now been reading to learn what to order with my planned new S5IS.
Quite a steep learning curve with so much and so many points of view.
I will be doing a lot of outdoor shots. Many out on boats of fishing activities. So have pretty well decided to start with 4 basic accessories.
Being:
1) Hoya 58mm Pro1 Digital Circular Polarizing Filter DMC
2) Hoya 58mm Pro1 Digital UV(0) Filter DMC (to protect the C/P lens.)
I have found what I think is a good source and prices on these at US$110 + shipping for the pair. But if you know of better that would help a 68yo's budget.
So I am mainly asking for help in finding a source and good price to purchase a 58mm Lensmate Adapter and a suitable soft hood?

Hope to get some good suggestions. also hope you are all enjoying a great weekend pursuing your favourite hobby.

Regards bob (d.o.f.)

I believe that Lensmate adapters can only be purchased new from Lensmate.
Go to http://www.lensmateonl​ine.com/ to see all the options for the s5.

Dale

I own an S3IS and I purchased a 52mm adapter with a screw-on UV filter with a pinch-type lens cap. I use it strictly for protection, as well as something else to grab onto when shooting and it essentially lives on the camera.

I have DSLR's, so I'll never buy other lenses for this camera.

IMHO 52mm is all you need.

dino8031 wrote in post #5508236
I own an S3IS and I purchased a 52mm adapter with a screw-on UV filter with a pinch-type lens cap. I use it strictly for protection, as well as something else to grab onto when shooting and it essentially lives on the camera.

I have DSLR's, so I'll never buy other lenses for this camera.

IMHO 52mm is all you need.

I concur on this as well!

I bought the 58mm ø and use step up rings to 72mm ø - I use this mainly for macro reasons, keeps the edge diffusion out of sight.

Thank you all for your comments. They are all much appreciated. Especially the advise and website of Lensmate. I will certainly use only LensMate adapters.
Since first asking, I have been looking at a second hand Raynox 0.66 Wide Angle lens. Which has a 55mm mounting thread. Is it better to step up from a 52mm adapter, or step down from the 58mm? In my ignorance I fell the step up to be the most appropriate. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I'd say you're right. Use a step-up.

58mm

most recommend the 58mm, if you ever move up to dslr...