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 am in the same boat. I am highly contemplating the d40/d40x and the Rebel xt/xti. Right now I am leaning towards the d40 as I don't plan on doing large size prints for the most part and I've heard that the Nikon lens kit is better. My only concern is that I want to do some HDR photography, and the Nikon's don't have AEB which concerns me, but I'm seeing a lot of discussion about shooting in RAW and getting similar results from one picture. Should I go with the XTi so I know I can do HDR properly and suffer with lower quality lenses, or get the D40/x and shoot in RAW and be done with it?
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You first need to buy this adapter: Canon FA-DC67A Then you can use 67mm filter.
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I got the lens adaptor for the filter lenses, which are 58mm. There are a varity of hoods that fit that standard size. There are a few designs, full tube types and even collapsable ones. Just whichever one fits your needs. I actually have two. You'll also need a standard 58mm size lens cap. I recommend getting the one with a tether string with elastic loop that fits around the main lens of the camera. This will keep you from losing the cap. It's short enough to not be in the way and makes it all worry free so to speak. Filters also help protect the main lens from dust and scratches. So even keeping a standard UV filter on all the time is important for not only haze and glare, but protection as well.
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I recently purchased an XT myself. My understanding is that if your not making posters, those 2 MP are not worth the difference in price. In all the research I did (and I did a lot), most everyone has said save your money for the lenses. A good lens is what's really going to make the difference in photography with the Canon Rebel.
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I have a Canon XTi and have been pleased with this purchase.. I am not sure what you need for the newer camera.I generally go for larger capacity so that I con't have to worry about running out of space in the middle of a shootespecially since I shoot in raw.
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If it's a cheap kit lens, it might take a 58mm filter (my Canon 55-250mm kit lens does), but the only way to tell is to look up the filter size of the specific lens. It should have the filter size indicated on the lens, but if not, look up the lens model.
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Hi CAPT W. The size UV filter that you need is 52mm. I found that Nikon 35mm camera stranded lens are 52mm. However, wide angle, fisheye, and telephoto lens are different in size. For example, telephoto lens over 250mm use a 58mm filter. I hope that this helpful.
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Buy the EF 17-40mm f4.0L USM. Please refer to www.photozone.de and click on Canon lens tests to see why. Always buy the best lens and the least expensive non-discontinued DSLR. In this case the XTi. I own the EOS Digital Rebel XT and mate it with the excellent EF 70-200mm f4.0L IS USM to take advantage of the 1.6 times factor. I mate the EF 17-40mm f4.0L USM with the EOS 5D to take advantage of the true 17mm focal length. Hope I've helped you.
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The focal of the lens (18-55mm) does not help you buy choose a filter. You need to get the OD (diameter) of your lens
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full believer in is, and the 24-105 is the best walk around particularly for full frame that i have met. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full... » Read More Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full believer in is, and the 24-105 is the best walk around particularly for full frame that i have met. « Show Less
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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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For Nikon 17-55 you need 77 mm filter. You can use the same filter for 28-300 as well.
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You cannot buy a filter for the camera, you have to buy it for the lens you have attached, which in this case (14-42) is 37mm filter. There are other very good lenses for this camera which will use 46mm (14mm, 45-175mm), 52mm(20mm, 14-45mm, 45-200mm & 45-150mm), 58mm(12-35mm, 35-100mm), 67mm (100-300mm) and more. So check the lens the 14-42 motorized (the small one) is 37mm, the 14-42mm manual (the large one) is 46mm
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I also have the XSi (and LOVE it)... It's my first DSLR and I have learned so much with it. I ordered it with the kit lens (18-55mm) and also bought the 55-250mm. Both are great, inexpensive beginner lenses, but I have found that I am now out-growing them. The 55-250mm isn't as sharp as I would like (when the image is viewed at 100%) and, as Saleh AlMutawaa mentioned, the EF-S lenses are not compatible with the full-frame DSLRs. So, if you think you might upgrade, you might want to keep that in mind. The Rebel XSi, 18-55 and 55-250 are a great starter package.
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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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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