What bits do I need for a nd filter kit?

[Jim.]

Hi,

As title says really. What bits do I need for a filter system?

I will be using it on my Canon 50mm lens (52mm diameter).

I was thinking of buying this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cokin-H250A-ND-Grad-Kit/dp/B000A40M22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343666189&sr=8-1

and then do I need some sort of adaptor ring and if so.. which? (I dont really understand them I'm afraid)

Thanks alot in advance

James

 

[markmullen]

You'll need a 52mm Cokin adaptor ring to go with that, eg this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cokin-P452-52mm-TH0-75-Adapter/dp/B00009R7Q3/ref=pd_sim_ph_4

 

[DTS]

I would suggest getting the pro z series as you will eventually want LEE filters which are bigger and the Z series is compatible whereas the P series are not. That way you won't be wasting £50 which is what I've done!

 

[dbr1066]

I second Dan's recommendation. If you're serious about using ND grad filters you will eventually graduate (sorry!) from Cokin to Lee (or Hitech), so it just makes sense to get the Pro Z holder from the start.

 

[DTS]

I second Dan's recommendation. If you're serious about using ND grad filters you will eventually graduate (sorry!) from Cokin to Lee (or Hitech), so it just makes sense to get the Pro Z holder from the start.

 

[Jim.]

Cheers for the honest advice

So to start from fresh, I now need:

Cokin U960 Z-Pro ND-Gradual Kit
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cokin-U960-Z-Pro-ND-Gradual-Kit/dp/B000T95Q8I

Cokin P452 52mm TH0.75 Adapter
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cokin-P452-52mm-TH0-75-Adapter/dp/B00009R7Q3/ref=pd_sim_ph_4

and some more pennies!!

The kit contains Z-Pro filter holder + Z121L (ND2), Z121M (ND4), Z121S (ND8) filters. So that should be enough filters to get me started.

Thanks

James

 

[DTS]

Yup that should be ok. All you'll need after that is a 10 stop filter (LEE big stopper) and you'll be all set!

 

[beckyboy1]

Just a heads up on Cokin, was looking to get the P series and just phoned my local Jessops to check stock and was told they had gone into administration, so although getting filters in the future prob wouldn't be much of a problem getting adaptor rings may be.
Hence I'm on here to see about a different system.

 

[Original Poster]

Lee if you want the best, Hitech if you want good but half the price of lee.

I had this decision earlier in the week, went with Lee.

 

[SlimShaney]

Hi,

I found the Lee Foundation kit, plus adapter rings for the size lenses you'd be using + Hitech filters worked well for me. The Hitech 10 stopper was a cracking filter.

I found Lee filter holder better quality than any other, but the Hitech filters the best bang for buck.

Ta,
Shane

 

[spjwebster]

Just a heads up on Cokin, was looking to get the P series and just phoned my local Jessops to check stock and was told they had gone into administration, so although getting filters in the future prob wouldn't be much of a problem getting adaptor rings may be.
Hence I'm on here to see about a different system.

Looks like that was some time ago (Nov 2010), and they've since been bought by Kenko-Tokina:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/7/12/cokinbuyout

No more recent news of administration for Cokin that I could find, so I wouldn't be too worried about stock.

 

[Jim.]

Cokin P452 52mm TH0.75 Adapter
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cokin-P452-52mm-TH0-75-Adapter/dp/B00009R7Q3/ref=pd_sim_ph_4

I just realised that this adaptor is for the P series.. The one for the Z series is an extra tenner!! where do these people get their pricing ideas?!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cokin-Z452-52mm-TH0-75-Adapter/dp/B000BRVL50/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

James