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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The reason people are saying 58mm is the after market adapters are in 58mm and the Canon adapter is 67mm. I have two 58mm after market adapters and keep a 58mm UV filter on my lens. Lens Mate makes the better one of the two I have, I had to do some custom fitting on the cheaper one I just received, but it does work. I have not experienced any vignet problem with the filters, but when I added a lens hood I do have it. I have not tried the Canon adapter and since my filters are already 58mm probably won't, but I would like to just so I can compare them.
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The true I don't use match this filter, I have to play more with this. But I think you may have some black or shadows, and in other hand, like someone said you can remove UV filter. In some shots you want use polarized filter and at this time I don't know how will work because I don't have one."Hi,I have a canon 24-70 lens. Will this work at 24? Or do you think I will ses!e black spots as others mentioned. thxn"
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You have to check the lens that you are using with your T4i. If you look straight at it, it should say X mm somewhere. For example, the one I have is 58mm so a 55mm filter will not fit it. Also, make sure you don't confuse that number with the zoom length, which is probably also in mm (for example, 18-55mm).
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The 50 is probably more often referred to as a "standard" lens and works great. The 35 is slightly wider and often used for portraits of more than just one person (when you need to fit more people in the frame). Keep in mind that if you have a camera with an ASP-C sensor (or a "crop sensor"-- this is the Rebel line of Canon canons as well as the 7D, etc), the 50mm is closer to a (1.6 x 50 =) 80mm due to the smaller sensor and a 35 looks closer to a (35 x 1.6=) 56mm lens. What I would suggest before dropping a lot of money on the 35L or 50L is to see what range you use more or what looks better on your camera. Most Canon cameras come with an 18-55 or 24-105 lens. Zoom that lens to the 35mm mark and use that for a day and see how it works. Then do the same thing with the lens at the 50mm mark. If you find that 50 is too narrow or 35 is too wide, there is no sense in dropping $1000+ on a focal length you aren't likely to use.
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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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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.
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I need help deciding on a new lens for my Canon XSi. I have the 18-55mm that came with it and also a Sigma 100-300. I use the camera for high school sports and need something that gets good close up pictures when I'm not close.ThanksCR
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HOYA or B&W. It's good to have some ND filters (reduce the amount of light to prevent blown out highlights and to be able to shoot at widest aperture while shooting during bright daytime) or circular polarizer (cut down the reflection/ and some light). UV filter is good only to protect the lens, in my opinion.
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With decent light or upping the ISO setting on the camera to 800 or 1600 you will get good results for the price. Also set the camera to sport mode and that will keep the shutter speed fast.On the Rebel XTi this also has a 1.6 multiplier so the lens works effectivly as a 160 - 480 zoom.I have one from the days I used an EOS 10 (film camera) and it works great on the XTi.
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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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On a business trip to NY my husband stopped in at B&H; Photo to find a UV filter for the SX20 IS. They tried both 58mm and 52mm in all brands and nothing fit. I found online an adapter from Lensmate (http://lensmateonline.com/newsite/SX10SX1.html). Great discussion on attaching filters. Has anyone purchased this and what's your recommendation.
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The filter thread seems to be standard. I bought a stock 58mm UV filter, and it fit perfectly. You will need a new lens cap; the original won't fit on a 58mm filter. Also, if you currently use a lens hood, it won't fit either.
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You need to check the diameter of your lens. This should be given on the front of your lens in small type - a circle with a vertical line (meaning diameter) through it followed by two digits - such as 77mm. Match that diameter to filters and lens hoods. I use this lens hood myself with a UV filter in place.
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The filter size for your lens is : Filter/attachment size 52mm, Choose the Neutral Density filter 52mm for your lens.
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All three filters will fit either of the lenses that came with the New Canon Camera I purchased, but both my lenses are 58 mm. One lens is 18-55 MM & the other is 55-250 mm. You just need to read the number on the front of the lens and buy the filters of the same size. It is logical that if your camera was packaged with one lens 18-135 mm, it might use a larger diameter filter. Again: Just read the number on the front of the lens.
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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