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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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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Thanks Anne. I will definitely look into this as I would like to get a UV filter for the lens.
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B&H; photo recommends a 58MM haze filter on their Fuji mirrorless cameras with 18-55 filter. If you have questions look up their website, their online staff is very knowledgeable. In my experience the B+W filters are better made (and more expensive). The threading for lenses is universal so you could go with Hoya or others
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I bought the 49 mm filter. And you need the lens adaptor tube and lens hood.This is the only way to protect your lens.Go to kenrockwell.com and read the x-100 user guide. Enjoy your cameraLonnie
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Hi, A. You need to look at your lens to determine the filter diameter. There should be a circle with a line through it, followed by the corresponding size in millimeters.I believe that you are referring to the Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM (http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_50_1p4_c16/). If so, the filter size you need is 58mm. I hope this helps.
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I have a canon and it was one of the best lenses I ever used for the price. I bought a canon 18-200 and gave mine to my son and have thought about getting another. I think as long as you get the one for your camera you can't go wrong.
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I'm not totally familiar with your particular camera (although it looks to be a beauty), but I did a bit of research and it appears you will need an "adapter" to fit the filter to the lens. There are two (2) sized adapters, 58mm and 67mm. The consensus seems to be the 58mm is the better choice. B/H photo stocks the adapter and I'm sure Amazon can also provide it. This filter is a "thin line" filter that given proper care will be with you for many years. I hope this answers your question.
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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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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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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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The 58 mm filter is the correct size for the canon sx50hs camera. I don't know why the canon book calls for 67 mm. Most books that come with new cameras are garbage anyways. You just need too be careful screwing the filter on the lens as not to strip the threads. When putting it on screw it on slowly and then it will stop , but then you need too finish the tightening by turning a little more until you feel it snug. This is the proper kit. This company will help you if you email them.
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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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I was looking at the 28-135 for my Rebel xti....let me know how you like once you get a chance to try it out.
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There are many answers to this question. The type of filter depends of the type of photography you do.For myself, I take many pictures near water so I carry polarizing filters for most of my lenses - to cancel reflections and darken the sky. I also use UV filters on my lenses most of the time for protection and to improve contrast.
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If you are taking snapshots with a DSLR then almost any UV filter can protect the lens. I prefer to spend minimal time in post production and typically purchase B&W; because they seem to have the best coatings and glass. Some less expensive filters will produce strange distortions and colors in photographs.
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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.