noob question about filters

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Ok this is an idiot question. I just bought a Hoya UV filter for my Sigma 17-70mm lens. How the hell I fit it?

Are there diff filters with diff threads etc and i bought the wrong one, or do you buy adapters?

Sorry for being a noob, just can't find this seemingly obvious answer anywhere :wacky:
 
InkZ said:
Ok this is an idiot question. I just bought a Hoya UV filter for my Sigma 17-70mm lens. How the hell I fit it?

Are there diff filters with diff threads etc and i bought the wrong one, or do you buy adapters?

Sorry for being a noob, just can't find this seemingly obvious answer anywhere :wacky:
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Filters just come in different sizes. It will tell you what size filter you need on the end of your lens. You need a 72mm filter for this lens.
 
InkZ said:
Ok this is an idiot question. I just bought a Hoya UV filter for my Sigma 17-70mm lens. How the hell I fit it?

Are there diff filters with diff threads etc and i bought the wrong one, or do you buy adapters?

Sorry for being a noob, just can't find this seemingly obvious answer anywhere :wacky:
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It should just screw onto the front of the lens, I doubt it's different threads :thinking: is it the same diameter as the lens?
 
InkZ said:
Ok this is an idiot question. I just bought a Hoya UV filter for my Sigma 17-70mm lens. How the hell I fit it?

Are there diff filters with diff threads etc and i bought the wrong one, or do you buy adapters?

Sorry for being a noob, just can't find this seemingly obvious answer anywhere :wacky:
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Ok, it should just screw on via the internal thread at the front element of the lens, clockwise
 
yep thx guys, you sussed it, I managed to buy a 77 instead of a 72, dunno how I got that wrong :(
 
lol thx m8, good job is wasn't a pro :p
 
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