Cokin Filter Kit (P Series)

It is all you need if all you are going to use is the sunset filter and the 58mm adaptor ring fits your lens.
 
Im a noob when it comes to stuff like this! I can change the filter cant i?
 
Do all your lenses have 58mm filter threads? If not you're gonna want some other sizes.

This kit only contains one filter, and not a very useful one at that. So you'll almost certainly want some others.
 
I dont know tbh, atm im just using the 18-55mm lens, i know it only contains one filter but i want to buy more.

For the price of that against screw on filters im just weighing up the options
 
Hi. the cokin filter system will provide a standard holder which will enable you to hold 3 slide in filters. They do a wide angle holder but that only holds 1 filter. The standard one will suit you in order to get you up and running. You will need an adaptor ring to screw into the end of your lens, and the filter holder slides onto the ring. Screw in filters are ok, but bear in mind that if you use a graduated filter it becomes a fuss arse method of lining the graduation line up to where you want it. Another problem you will have with screw in filters is, if you stack one on top of another, you will run the risk of vignetting. But slide in filters tend to be wider than the lens, so reduce (not 100%) any vignetting problems.
An advantage of screw in filters are they are more often made of glass, and that is less likely to scratch. Cokin filters are more likely to be made of resin. So if you do use Cokin, expect to be a little more careful with them. I personally prefer slide in filters, and have been using cokin for a few years. I will eventually upgrade to LEE, as they are the mutts nuts...... but naturally very expensive.
 
Thats just what i was after, thankyou very much!
 
Yes cokin Cis the way to go. You can build up the required filters as you go and then still use them on other lenses you aquire just by changing the adapter. Jessops tend to be a bit over priced compared to others for individual filters and adapters though.

Roy S
 
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if you do sunsets = landscapes at 18mm you may find the 3slot holder causes a bit of vignetting - hence the Wide-Angle 1 slot holder

a useful filter for sunsets is a grad ND which reduces the exposure in the sky

a soft grad is use for hills
a hard grad is used when u have a sharp horizon such as a sea
 
Yardbent said:
a useful filter for sunsets is a grad ND which reduces the exposure in the sky

a soft grad is use for hills
a hard grad is used when u have a sharp horizon such as a sea
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and by-and-large fairly pointless having screw-in filters for ;) :)
 
Musicman said:
and by-and-large fairly pointless having screw-in filters for ;) :)
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considering the OP asked about Cokin filters, fail to see your point

with Cokin et al, one can adjust the filter up/down to suit horizon

try to do that with a screw-in !
 
No, I agree entirely.

I was referring to EOS7Pete's comment about the advantages of screw in filters, albeit somewhat obliquely.
 
You buy into the lens kit the filter supplied is next to useless for most things but the breadth of filters in the range mean buy more and away you go

save up for the landscape filter (ND kit three ND grad filetrs and sorted)

Warehouse Express ND Cokin p-series kit
 
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The nd grad filter kit looks better value and I think more useful for landscape work
 
Need to check the thread size on your lens, it may be marked but info is on the net
 
Kyle. said:
Think im going to get that one, which adaptor ring do i need?
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You will need one to to screw onto the end of your lens. Look at the end of your lens, and you will notice a screw thread. The adaptor ring screws into this, and as already mentioned, the filter holder slides onto the ring. The size of the ring needs to be the same as your lens thread. Look at the white writting on the glass end of your lens, and you should see all the lens information.... as picture below

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On this sample you will see Ø58mm, yours maybe the same it may be bigger or smaller. Shout if you need help !!

Peter
 
Yardbent said:
if you do sunsets = landscapes at 18mm you may find the 3slot holder causes a bit of vignetting - hence the Wide-Angle 1 slot holder
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Really? I though the P series were good down to about 12-14mm on a crop without having to resort to the W/A holder?
It certainly gives no issues in my 18-55 kit lens, even with three filters and a CPL inserted.
 
bear in mind that the EFs 18-55mm IS and possibly the non IS version the end of the lens rotates for focus which can make some filters difficult to use.
 
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