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Gear Talk => Other => Topic started by: PeterN on August 24, 2015, 10:51:57

Title: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: PeterN on August 24, 2015, 10:51:57

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!

Title: Re: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: John Geerts on August 24, 2015, 11:56:22

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

Title: Re: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: PeterN on August 24, 2015, 12:03:44

Quote from: John Geerts on August 24, 2015, 11:56:22

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

Title: Re: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 24, 2015, 13:19:22

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

Title: Re: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: Bjørn J on August 24, 2015, 16:16:01

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.

Title: Re: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: Gary on August 24, 2015, 16:39:32

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/

Title: Re: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: PeterN on August 24, 2015, 16:44:20

Quote from: Bjørn J on August 24, 2015, 16:16:01

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.

Quote from: Gary on August 24, 2015, 16:39:32

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.

Title: Re: Question: which filter system to acquire for landscape?
Post by: Gary on August 24, 2015, 19:44:32

 ;)

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