Which filter system for my lens?

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Hi folks

Was hoping to get some advice on the confusing world of filters.

I'm looking for a solid ND filter to fit a 82mm diameter lens.

It has to be something that will allow me to shoot long exposures during daylight hours - the aim is to acheive that moving cloud type of effect.

Can anyone advise what system might be best for my purposes?

Thanks in advance.
 
badboy1984 said:
get a 10 stopper ND. That would give you some long exposure.
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I see. And is that ALL I would need? Would it also be compatible with smaller lenses, say for example 77mm and 58mm diameter?

Just checked on WEX and there is a waiting list of up to 20 weeks.

Any other suggestions?! Thanks.
 
Their is screw on filter or square filter (i.e Cokin , Hitech , Lee etc). The Square filter comes standard with one size i.e 85mm, 100mm etc. The screw filter is just like a regular filter that screw onto the front of your lens.

For screw filters some of us just buy the biggest size for their lens i.e 77mm and then just buy step up ring to use it on smaller lens i.e 52mm - 77mm step up ring, 67mm - 77mm step up ring etc.
 
badboy1984 said:
Their is screw on filter or square filter (i.e Cokin , Hitech , Lee etc). The Square filter comes standard with one size i.e 85mm, 100mm etc. The screw filter is just like a regular filter that screw onto the front of your lens.

For screw filters some of us just buy the biggest size for their lens i.e 77mm and then just buy step up ring to use it on smaller lens i.e 52mm - 77mm step up ring, 67mm - 77mm step up ring etc.
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Right, I see what you mean. So if I opted for this instead:

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-hoya-82mm-pro1-digital-nd64-filter/p1527447

^ it's a screw on 82mm diameter 6 stop filter

Could I then get a 'step up' ring meaning I could also use it on my smaller 77mm lens?

Cheers
 
HoppyUK said:
You'll need several seconds or more for streaky clouds, so ten stops would be best in daylight. I think Heliopan is the only ten stopper available in 82mm, here http://www.teamworkphoto.com/heliopan-neutral-density-filter-stops-p-10221.html

Not sure if you could get away with a 77mm and a stepping ring. I guess you've got a 24-70mm lens. Risky - maybe, maybe not.
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Thanks v much for that link. I hadn't come across that brand at all. It's certainly a contender.

Yes, it's for a Sigma 24-70 (which has an 82mm diameter) but I also wanted it to be able to fit my Nikon 24-70 (which has a 77mm diameter)
 
Buy Hitech 85mm 10 stop ND filter with filter holder and then grab a few adapter to go with your lens.
 
sandhun said:
Thanks v much for that link. I hadn't come across that brand at all. It's certainly a contender.

Yes, it's for a Sigma 24-70 (which has an 82mm diameter) but I also wanted it to be able to fit my Nikon 24-70 (which has a 77mm diameter)
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Heliopan is top grade. Unlike Hitech.
 
Heliopan and B+W is high quality. The reason i stated Hitech is because is slightly cheaper and get good result. Screw on filter you can't go wrong with B+W and Heliopan.
 
badboy1984 said:
Heliopan and B+W is high quality. The reason i stated Hitech is because is slightly cheaper and get good result. Screw on filter you can't go wrong with B+W and Heliopan.
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Hitech Pro Stop has infrared polution problems. It's resin, and the dyes are not up to the job. Blacks can go brown, greens are uncorrectable. And the 100mm holder doesn't seal properly.

As far as I know, all the others are glass - B+W, Heliopan, Hoya, LightCraftWorkshop, Lee, Haida - all certainly glass and all much better. B+W and Heliopan are the best, but there's not a huge amount between them.
 
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HoppyUK said:
Hitech Pro Stop has infrared polution problems. It's resin, and the dyes are not up to the job. Blacks can go brown, greens are uncorrectable. And the 100mm holder doesn't seal properly.
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I was under the impression they'd fixed all of that in the new version? I'd wager it's not perfect but then neither is the LEE.
 
maninsuitcase said:
I was under the impression they'd fixed all of that in the new version? I'd wager it's not perfect but then neither is the LEE.
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Unfortunately not. I've tested the new Hitech to death, several copies.

The Lee is made of glass, as they couldn't make a satisfactory one out of resin. And while the Lee is not quite neutral (none of them is) it's quite close and easy to correct for accurate colours.
 
I went a Heliopan version in the end. The price displayed on teamworkphoto.com was excluding VAT and delivery so it turned out to be fairly expensive.

I bought it just to fit one specific lens - will report back once I've had time to test it.
 
i did think about the Heliopan but i can only afford the 67mm but it appears to be ex vat and p&p like you said so its way out of my budget now.

I think i will buy the Haida 77mm 10 stop instead since i got step up ring to use on my 67mm filter tamron lens.
 
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