Stacking Filters

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Hi all,
I’ve just been wondering if it’s possible to stack up on filters or am I being stupid in thinking this ?
To keep it simple, i normally use a Hoya 10 stop to smooth out water on rivers and waterfalls which does what I want,
But at the same time could I screw on a polarising filter on onto the front of the 10 stop so I get definition in the clouds too ?
Am I overthinking or is this possible,
Thanks.
 
yes works fine, if you watch any of the Landscape youtube videos they all use stacked square filters in various combinations - polariser and ND, polariser and Grad Filters.

I have only just got a set of circular filters last week but have attached the polariser and 6 stop ND (both hoya) to have a play and it worked fine. The only thing to consider is that the polariser has 1.5 stops so with your 10 stop it will become 11.5 stop and may be slightly more risk of vignetting depending on lens/focal length.
 
what size lens diameter is the 10mm and 18 - 35mm? I have 18-55mm and 70-300mm which have a 55mm and 58mm filter size. I bought 58mm filters and a set of step up rings to step the 55mm up to the larger filter. Works perfectly and by using the 58mm on the 18-55mm has no detrimental effect
 
I was looking at getting some square filters in a kit,
They were Cokin kit, 3 filters and holder plus ring,
But only ND2,6,4 which I doubt would be enough unless these can be stacked also to create a ‘big stopper’
And the same cokin are in grad filters too,
I can’t decide what I should get,
I’ve always gone for the single circular type depending on my needs,
But now I’m thinking I should up my game and get my first proper square set,
But need to decide which,
My 18-35 Sigma is 72mm
 
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I looked at those, my thinking is the more layers in front of the lens the more issues there potentially could be. You cant get around using an ND and polariser but do not like the idea of stacking 3 filters to achieve 10/12 stops. Might be ok for the odd image but I think id rather buy the additional 10 stop. Some one more qualified will no doubt be able to advise more.

I went for the circular type because I dont have much day to day use for ND filters (holidays mainly), but potentially more use for a polariser which would be fitted while walking around. The holder type do not look as secure and greater risk of catching on something than the circular type.

Common advise seems that once you have Cokin or similar priced holder types you often move to a Lee or similar option so better off going straight there. but they are a premium price. The upside being they fit all lens sizes for a small adapter cost.
If i was primarily taking landscapes or always using a tripod id probably go with a holder type filter

The step up rings I got were £7. and 3 circular filters - 6 and 10 stop ND and a polariser - were less than £100. Down side is if I get an 18-105mm walk around lens or an Ultra wide lens then id need all new filters because the filter threads are a lot bigger.
 
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