Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?

[PeterN]

I am looking for a filter kit for landscape photography. Lens diameters are 67-72-77mm. My widest lens is the 20mm on D750. Which kit/filters would you recommend that includes CP, ND hard/soft grad, and standard ND filters? Would you recommend a warming polarizer or not for Nikon? I heard that Lee is pretty good but it's very expensive. Cokin holder (Z-pro for wide angle) seems to be effective with Singh Ray filters but I don't think I can buy them here (Netherlands).

Your help is greatly appreciated!

[John Geerts]

There is also some information in this topic, Peter.   http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?topic=1170.0

[PeterN]

There is also some information in this topic, Peter.   http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?topic=1170.0

Thank you for including the link, John. My search skills must be pretty basic because I searched for "filters" and 2 posts showed up but not this one. Some spectacular photos!
When Lee Filters is the way to go, I was hoping to get away with the 100mm instead of the SW150 but I will look into this system.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

The massive 150mm filters applied in that thread were used for an AFS 14-24 Nikkor.

[Bjørn J]

I use the LEE filter holder, it is high quality but a bit expensive. I have tried cheap Cokin holders, they are plastic fantastic, but they do their job. More important is the quality of the filters. Do not use Cokin filters! I use Hitec filters for ND grads, and LEE Big Stopper for 10-stops ND. For polarizer I use normal screw-in type, without filter holder. I have the Singh-Ray Colour Combo polarizer, but I don't like what it does to the colours. Go for a normal polarizer.

[Gary]

My research pointed at Lee as the best filters. My research concluded that most other filters had color shifts. Seemed the more expensive the less shift ... but still a shift. For filter holder I went with this company. They make high quality filter hardware at significantly cheaper prices than Lee.

http://www.thefilterdude.com/

[PeterN]

I use the LEE filter holder, it is high quality but a bit expensive. I have tried cheap Cokin holders, they are plastic fantastic, but they do their job. More important is the quality of the filters. Do not use Cokin filters! I use Hitec filters for ND grads, and LEE Big Stopper for 10-stops ND. For polarizer I use normal screw-in type, without filter holder. I have the Singh-Ray Colour Combo polarizer, but I don't like what it does to the colours. Go for a normal polarizer.

My research pointed at Lee as the best filters. My research concluded that most other filters had color shifts. Seemed the more expensive the less shift ... but still a shift. For filter holder I went with this company. They make high quality filter hardware at significantly cheaper prices than Lee.

http://www.thefilterdude.com/

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I will opt for Lee.

Hi Gary. I am not following you wherever you go. Just a coincidence that we virtually meet again.

[Gary]

 

Good luck with the Lee, expensive but like Nikon, quality isn't cheap.