 Christa |
Canon filter kit. Hi, I am about to buy some filters for my EOS camera. Upon looking at all kinds of brand names and types of filters on the market, I saw that Canon made a filter kit, consisting of a circular polarizing filter and a UV filter. Before buying it, I really want to hear if it is any good? Also, I realised that when I look on a website for information on filters, that some say for example: Tiffen 53 mm filter. How should I choose buying filters? Can I use a 53mm on a 70-300mm lens? I would appreciate any clarification on this matter. Thank you very much. Christa
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Bob Cammarata |
The "53mm" notation is the diameter of the filter. You need to match the size of the filter to the diameter of the lens you are using. Look inside your lens cap. The size should be indicated there. There are also step-up and step-down rings available which allow you to use a slightly larger or smaller sized filter. (Never used Canon filters, but Tiffen and Hoya both work well.)
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John P. Sandstedt |
You can't use a 53 mm filter on a 70-300 mm lens without a step down ring, as Bob says, but why would you? Filters solve certain problems and present others. A polarizer is used to remove glare, reflections, etc. and to intensify blue skies while whitening clouds. It's a great tool but is often overused by photographers. UV and Skylight filters provide protection for yur lenses while really doing very little to enhance image quality. But, there is a cost - that is, another piece of glass through which light must pass. This can imapct image sharpness, increase the chance of vignetting, and the like. If you're at the beach, by all means, use a UV or Skylight. My choice the Hoya 1B [note not the 1A.] However, a good lens hood will provide lens protection without the problems described above. Don't settle for cheap filters. Tiffen, Hoya and B&W [the latter being the most expensive.] Canon filters seem over-priced!
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