Filter Advice - SIzes and Stops

[Deleted member 49549]

Hi All,

looking to but a filter set. I intend to use it mostly on my 10-24 and 17-50 lenses.

Researching the subject i see that hitech filters seem a good compromise in cost vs quality. This leads me to 2 questions:-

• Which size - 100*125 or 100*150?
• Which filters? Initially i think i am looking for a 0.6 and 0.9 soft and a 0.9 hard, but would appreciate advice.

Ive seen a good offer on ebay for hitech filter holder, ring and 3 filters for 145, so tempted to order soon.

 

[TCR4x4]

I'd go for 100x150. They can follow you should you ever go full frame.

Filter choice is personal, but what you have chosen sounds like a good start, covers most bases.

 

[simonkit]

I'd go for 100x150. They can follow you should you ever go full frame.

Filter choice is personal, but what you have chosen sounds like a good start, covers most bases.

My thoughts exactly, must admit that I hardly ever use my Lee soft Grad as the Hard grads are pretty much ideal for all situations with a crop sensor as the graduation line isn't quite so obvious as you might think

Simon

 

[Deleted member 49549]

Still pondering this. I (currently) have little intention of going full frame (too big, too much money).

Can anybody with a Nikon 10-24 and a 125 grad filter give me an idea as to how high / low the grad can be placed? I intend to use the same filter kit on my x100 and want to keep that kit as small / light as possible.