Daft question about filter ..

[neonpollen]

Hi,

I want to get some filters for my lenses but rather than have to buy a ND for each lens I believe I can used the Cokin systems but which system is best. There seems to be a few different types, I've had a read of the Cokin site but I thought I'd get some advise from you folks.

Also which filters will be most usefull to start with ?

[digitalfailure]

What size are the front elements of your lenses?

The cokin filters use an adaptor ring on the lens to hold the filter mounting frame.

[neonpollen]

My current lenses have 52mm, 58mm & 77mm filter sizes and I currently have a UV on each one just for a bit of protection.

[Steep]

If you have a 77mm thread you'll need the P (for Pro) size filters and holder, you can probably get an adaptor ring to make it fit your smaller lenses but it will look a bit daft on the end of them.

[digitalfailure]

the A series go up to 62mm and from there you need to go to the P series for the 77mm then.

Much cheaper than buying a filter for each lens

[Marcel]

Any suggestions of suppliers?

My current filter sizes are 52, 58 and 58, BUT I think for longevity I may plump for the P system anyway.

What sort of prices / suppliers? I've been thinking of buying some ND / ND grad filters (Cokin)

[digitalfailure]

http://www.loobylins.co.uk/

thats all you need ;)

[Steep]

Or check their eBay shop for the cheaper ranges!

[neonpollen]

Thanks everyone :)

[Joe T]

I got a Cokin P-filter set from Warehouse Express. :)

[rpstewart]

I got a Cokin P-filter set from Warehouse Express. :)

I did the same thing but I find that the ND4 is far from neutral, the ND2 is fine but the 4 puts a really wierd brownish colour cast on everything so the output looks like a really badly processed 70s shot :(