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Bunny Snow
 

step down accessory


Are step down filters one step at a time? Or, can a step down go from a 72 mm to a 58 mm lens filter size?

I have a Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6...lens and I want to buy a Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Autofocus lens which has a filter size of 58mm. However, I has just ordered a B+W filter for the zoom lens. Can it be used on both lenses, instead of forking out more money???

If this is possible, can you recommend what store may be able to accomodate me?

Thanking you in advance.


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December 10, 2004

 

Jon Close
  What you want is a 58mm/72mm step-UP ring. Step-up ring allows larger diameter filters to be used on smaller diameter lens. Step-down works the other way.

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December 11, 2004

 
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