Cokin filters - opinions please :)

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I asked this at the other place, but at least we can discuss where on here :)

I've ordered a P sytem holder, 77mm adaptor and 4 star filter.

I decided on the Cokin system as i couldn't find any 77mm star filters from Hoya (Or indeed anyone else). I then noticed that besides more exotic filters they also do Polarisers and ND filters.

I was planning on getting Hoya ND filters and a polariser (All in 77mm and then getting adaptor rings) but it looks as if many birds can be killed in one blow by going down the Cokin route.

1) Does anyone here use Cokin filters?

2) What do they think?

3) If you think these are a bad move please explain why :)

4) Where can i get the Tiffen 77mm starbursts from :D

I'm quite happy to just send the cokin stuff back if it's a bad idea - i just didn't see an alternative at the time, and they are quite well priced.

Thanks once again :)
 
They're certainly not a bad move, I used to use (and still own) cokin filters in my film days though since I went digital most are now defunct. The beauty of the cokin system is the ease of changeover of filters and that you can double/triple up on them without vignetting as much. Because they are resin and have no mounts of their own, the filters are cheaper to buy than most other screw on makes. All you need to buy is a mount for each lens thread size and all filter will work for you. I think the P range is the bigger size? which I can understand with a 77mm thread, if so my set is the A range the smaller one.

SRB have a good stock of filters and even have some P range on offer http://www.srbfilm.co.uk/index2.html

The main site is http://www.srbfilm.co.uk/index1.html they do a pdf price list which is a bugger to follow and don't do web ordering, you have to phone them but still they are good.
 
well i have a cokin system and its ok, only the A series mind cos im tight,

I also have some tiffen 58mm circs, they are great also, Tiffen allowed me to use the information and images that are in the filters guide on teh front of site

77mm starfilters....

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004ZCIO/infoline-20/102-3769908-9514563

http://www.madsens.com.au/hoyacart/hoya/pricelist.php?f=fs_hoyase half way down the page, not UK site though

lots of them out of the uk for some reason!

Try emailing the manufacturers and ask for a local dealer, you would be surprised how quick they reply
 
Thanks for the link Matt :)

What do you think of the Cokin system?

I'm wondering about going for polariser/ND2/ND4 in Hoya or Tiffen screw and doing the rest with Cokin due to price as much as anything.

The Cokin star filter was £15, which is somewhat cheaper than the Tiffen!

Is the resin construction a problem?

Thanks both, that's helpful :D
 
i like the cokin system, as has been said, its very easy to change and mix/match, i had it for the S5000 originally but bought a different adaptor ring for the 300d so could continue to use it, only have a ND filter and a Poloriser for it at the moment, have a Circ. polorisor, warming filter and Skylight for the 300 in screw fitting though

Proper glass filters are a bit steep, some of the cheaper ones are more than adequate though

Resin is fine as long as you dont scratch it.
 
Yep, nothing much to add. Cokins are useful for the graduated filters, as you can move them up and down to alter the extent of the effect, and they save buying lots of expensive Hoyas to suit different sized lenses. As has been said already, you need to take care of them because they scratch easily, and obviously you can't use them with a normal lens hood (although you can get a Cokin one).
 
Yes indeed - I still have mine gathering dust on a shelf somewhere (killed by digi) - they must be 25 years old by now and are still all useable.
 
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