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I have a the Cokin P filter system at the moment but seem to get vignette on it when using it on my 17-55mm. I've looked and the B+W & other screw on ND filters also can you screw as many as you like on top of each other :thinking:

Anyone know what these are like compared to the Lee & other filter system

Budget about £150-200
 
Try here http://www.speedgraphics.co.uk

You'd be best buying the lee filter holder as i'm sure it simply pins on/off quickly, the cokin isnt great as it slides over the adapter ring and loosens off with use.
Then purchase the cheaper hitech filters

Dave
 
i have tried 2 filters screwed together then screwed into front of lens 17-85 is,
vignetting occurs quite severe at wide end as you zoom it fades
must point out that they were only cheap 7 day shop, apparantley the more expensive ones have a bevelled edge to counter act it
with only one filter wide setting i can still see some vignetting however acceptable for what i do

hope that helps
 
I use the "Z PRO" cokin ND filter set and am very pleased with it. :thumbs:
Easy to use, good results even at 18mm (cokin recommend 20mm), uses 4x4 or 4x6 glass filters, you can stack them and use a polorizer at the same time.
These filters just slide in and out of the holder.
Well recommended and the 3 filter ND set cost approx £140.

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http://www.hiltonphoto.co.uk/products/details/22512.html


Image below taken using Z Pro ND grad filter at 18mm.

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Snapper73 said:
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It should be http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk

If you're prepared to pay the price Lee filters are excellent and true ND. Cokin are grey, not neutral.
There are a couple of companies that sell them at slightly lower prices, Karlu.com is one and from memory, I think another is morco.co.uk

HTH

Sorry, I see the correct URL has already been posted.
 
I'd corrected the link

Isnt the cokin holder a slide fitting?

If so it a can be a bind plus wear is a factor
 
Argh, confused. Here's the kit in my basket.

Intended to be used on a Sigma 17-70 (72mm thread)

Hitech 100 Wide Angle Adapter Ring

* Thread Size - 72mm

£26.00


Hitech 100 Mk4 Filter Holder - 3 Filter Slots + Ring

£46.00


Hitech 100 ND Grad Filter Kit (SOFT Edge)

£59.00
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Have I got the right stuff to get started?
 
If you're only going to use a single filter at a time then you perhaps the Cokin P wide-angle holder (assuming you're not using it already) would solve the vignetting?

It worked well on a 10-22mm lens so it should work on your 17-55mm.
 
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