Recent content by Vikingraider

Ah, I has expecting that answer. I couldn't see how the hood would allow the side pinch cap to fit. The shopping list gets longer.

On the subject of lens hoods, they don't affect removal of the lens cap at all, do they? I have big fingers... :lol:

Wise words again. I'd look like a pratt with a core drill using one of the first ones. :thumbs:

Also, gonna be looking for a hood as well, so same applies. Cheap or expensive?

Thanks Wuyan. Point noted about the cheap lens vs expensive filters. False economy really. With regard to the Hoya (these were my initial choice before pondering really cheap ones), what's the benefits of the Pro series over the standard HMC range, and is it worth the extra cost?

Yep, that's the way I'm heading mate. I was looking at some on Ebay for £9 delivered, but having found out what they can do to confuse your lenses autofocus systems etc. I think I'll head for something better.

No matter. I searched Google and the first few results have yielded some relevant answers. :thumbs:

When I started the topic the forum software searched for relevant threads, and it volunteered two which didn't answer the question I asked. A proper forum search for "cheap + UV + filters" revealed many threads with cheap in, many, many with filters in, and not a great deal with UV in. So I...

Canon EOS 650D with stock kit lens 18-55mm EF-S. Would you spend £20 of so on a Hoya Pro UV filter, or £3.50 on the cheapest possible, or loads of cash on something else? Mainly for protection rather than anything else at the moment, I'm not too worried about effects or what have you at the...

Not really got a lot to say. And not got a lot to ask at the moment either. I'll have a look round though, see what's going on. :thumbs:

New here, and new to photography, so thought I'd best say hello. :thumbs: