What filter should I get? How do I know what mm filter I should buy. I am new to photography and everyone tells me I need a UV filter. I am using the Canon Digital Rebel XTI with the standard 18-55mm lens. I mostly shoot landscapes and water shots.Can someone tell me more about filters please? What filter should I get? How do I know what mm filter I should buy. I am new to photography and everyone tells me I need a UV filter. I am using the Canon Digital Rebel XTI with the standard... » Read More What filter should I get? How do I know what mm filter I should buy. I am new to photography and everyone tells me I need a UV filter. I am using the Canon Digital Rebel XTI with the standard 18-55mm lens. I mostly shoot landscapes and water shots.Can someone tell me more about filters please? « Show Less
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Multi-coated UV or skylight 1A 58mm filter to protect your the front of your lens. After that, let your conscience (and wallet) be your guide. I also like to add a collapsible lens hood (again, 58mm) to the lens and filter to give a little shade from sun/light flare and as a "bby buggy bumper to also help protect the lens from light impact. You will probably have to collapse it when going for wide angle shots (towards the 18mm end of your zoomlens) so thatit doesn't show in your photo.
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so you do not have to match up the mm of the filter to the mm of the lens?....meaning the zoom of the lens?
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The size for your standard lense is 58mm, so that's the diameter filter you want to buy for you 18-55mm lense
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You need a UV filter. Trust me, better for a $10 UV filter to get scrtched then your lens. And a circular polarizer is a must have especially since your shooting water shots.
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The filter must match the lens diameter, not the focal length (ex: 18-55mm zoom). In the case of the (stock Canon EF-S 18-55 filter included with many ofthe Canon kits, this would be 58mm.
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UV filter is pretty much just a lens protector. And I agree with Austin, get a circular polarizer. Also a ND filter is great for water shots, it'll let you have a longer shutter to get that milky look to the water.
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Thanks everyone for your help. You've explained a lot and it really helps. After your explanations, I looked at my past photos. I'm thinking that maybe the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 will fill my needs. Thanks again.
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18-55 doesn't matter. It is the size of the threaded ring on the end of the lens that dictates what size filter to use. It is usually indicated on the Face of the lens.
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The lens on the camera accepts 55mm filters. I have a vivitar 55mm uv-haze filter and a polarizing lens. I'm going to purchase a 1A filter to help protect the cameras lens from damage.
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I too own a Coolpix 520 and had lots of problems like you are - its a 58mm. Bought a uv filter and went through several before found the right size.
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You may have to buy adapter rings if the size is different- 18/55 is not the size filter it is how close or far away your lens can see, filter size is the width of your lens... Try to screw them on the lens and see of you ordered the correct size for your 18-55mm lens (I believe my boyfriends canon 7d has one lens that takes 58mm but another that takes a much smaller filter like my lenses for my t3 so it just depends on your exact lenses)
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This is my walkaround lens, and it's almost always on my XTi. I'd say my lens usage breaks down like this:1. 50mm f/1.8: 90% of the time2. 70mm-210mm f/4: 7% (sports, closeups, weddings, etc.)3. XTi kit lens: 3% (I use it for landscapes, at the wide end only). What the 50mm lacks in zoom, it makes up for in sharpness and depth of field. I love bokeh; I hate using a flash. For these reasons, the 50mm is perfect for me. I love it when I take pictures of people at a party, and they say "Take another one . . . the flash didn't go off!" Then they look and see how good this lens performs in low light, and they're usually amazed! This is my walkaround lens, and it's almost always on my XTi. I'd say my lens usage breaks down like this:1. 50mm f/1.8: 90% of the time2. 70mm-210mm f/4: 7% (sports, closeups, weddings, etc.)3. XTi kit lens: 3% (I use it for landscapes, at the wide end only). What the 50mm lacks in zoom, it makes up for in sharpness and depth of field. I love bokeh; I hate using a flash. For these reasons, the 50mm is perfect for me. I love it when I take pictures of people at a party, and they say "Take another one . . . the flash didn't go off!" Then they... » Read More This is my walkaround lens, and it's almost always on my XTi. I'd say my lens usage breaks down like this:1. 50mm f/1.8: 90% of the time2. 70mm-210mm f/4: 7% (sports, closeups, weddings, etc.)3. XTi kit lens: 3% (I use it for landscapes, at the wide end only). What the 50mm lacks in zoom, it makes up for in sharpness and depth of field. I love bokeh; I hate using a flash. For these reasons, the 50mm is perfect for me. I love it when I take pictures of people at a party, and they say "Take another one . . . the flash didn't go off!" Then they look and see how good this lens performs in low light, and they're usually amazed! « Show Less
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Hi Matt,I believe that lens takes a 58mm filter, which will be a lot less expensive than the 77mm I had to buy for my lens. Double check. It should say on the front of the lens. Make sure you order the right size. I've been happy with these filters. Good luck.Larry
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Make sure the filter has a firm, solid rotation feel without being loose or gritty. Scratches that are deep are to be avoided whereas minor scratches won't be noticed unless the coatings are scratched. Also make sure there is absolutely NO damage to the filter ring or threads whatsoever - if it has been dropped while mounted on a lens it could be out-of-round and become stuck on your lens if overtightened. Insist on a photo or two showing any imperfections or just buy new. B+W is my filter of choice.
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I have the Rebel XTI and I've taken some great close up pictures with the Canon 100mm f2.8 macro. I also have the 70-200mm f/4, 17-55mm f2.8, 85mm f1.8 and the 17-40 f/4, but my favorite is the 100mm macro with the 70-200mm f/4 a very close second.
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Christine I also own a Rebel XTI but I have the canon 28-135mm and the Tamron 28-300mm lens. The only thing I can say is that I am considering the Canon 430EX or the Canon Speedlite 580EX II. I suppose that it will depend on how fast we plan to shoot action shots. Just to let you Know, I am new to this digital SLR stuff, but I have been using 35mm equiptment for 30 years and the issues facing me now did not apply with my old stuff.
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If anyone is interested I have a 24-70L 2.8 Canon Lens. I only use it about 5 times total. 6 weeks after I bought it I purchase the 24-105 IS Canon Lens because I shoot mostly Wedding & Party's. The 24-105 IS works much better for the type of photography I do. I would sell it for $900.00 and include the B&W; UV Filter which is the top of the line brand filter which is made in Germany. Plus $25.00 for shipping. You can email me at rjgphoto@sbcglobal.net if anyone is interested.
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Basically any camera that takes 58mm filters. canon film cameras use a 52mm and I have used an adapter with it. You can also use an adapter with any camera that takes a different size.
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BTW be careful not to get too excited about the BIG DEAL. Are you the kind that want to tote around a huge bag full of lenses and change them a lot? Then great.However, I have come to realize that I am just a one-lens-kind-of-girl and if you are too (guy?) then find a really good one with great range. I love my 18-135mm STM (silent for video) and then you just need a UV filter and a small holster camera bag - both cheap to add later. All the extras are not name brand anyway and you can get the cheaply separately later and jsut get what you really actually need.So before you jump for the big deal, envision what you really want to do with the camera and what kind of photographer you really are. BTW be careful not to get too excited about the BIG DEAL. Are you the kind that want to tote around a huge bag full of lenses and change them a lot? Then great.However, I have come to realize that I am just a one-lens-kind-of-girl and if you are too (guy?) then find a really good one with great range. I love my 18-135mm STM (silent for video) and then you just need a UV filter and a small holster camera bag - both cheap to add later. All the extras are not name brand anyway and you can get the cheaply separately later and jsut get what you really actually need.So... » Read More BTW be careful not to get too excited about the BIG DEAL. Are you the kind that want to tote around a huge bag full of lenses and change them a lot? Then great.However, I have come to realize that I am just a one-lens-kind-of-girl and if you are too (guy?) then find a really good one with great range. I love my 18-135mm STM (silent for video) and then you just need a UV filter and a small holster camera bag - both cheap to add later. All the extras are not name brand anyway and you can get the cheaply separately later and jsut get what you really actually need.So before you jump for the big deal, envision what you really want to do with the camera and what kind of photographer you really are. « Show Less
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Your 55mm lens will require a 58mm filter size and your 300mm lens will require a 77mm filter size, both can be found here on amazon
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The body type of the camera doesn't matter, this is an adapter for lenses, so the question is if you have the right lens filter sizes. I usually use this with either the stock 18-55mm lens or the 55-250mm lens that comes in some kits (both of those lenses have 58mm lens filters adapters) in combination with the Canon 50mm 1.8 (this has a 52mm lens filter adapter). This point of this adapter is that you combine two lenses together face to face, and one has to have a 58mm lens filter, and the other has to have a 52mm lens filter.
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As trivial as it may seem, don't skimp on a filter. You have a nice camera, so get a MULTI-COATED filter from someone like B&W, Heliopan, or Hoya. The multi-coatings reduce flare and reflections, just like your multi-coated Nikon lens -- again, don't skimp, it'll truly reduce the quality of your photo's especially in sunlight. The size of the filter should be imprinted on the lens, and yes, it's 67mm. A good filter is somewhere in the $50 neighborhood.