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01/14/2008 09:42:18 PM · #1 |
Hi everyone
I am new to photography but am learning fast. Just recently acquired a Canon 400D for xmas and will be getting a Sigma 10-20mm this week.
My fiancee and I are going on a honeymoon to Tahiti in a few months time. I am keen to take some nice landscape shots and in particular, sunsets and waterfall pics with my new ultra wide lens. :)
I have read a lot of information online about various filters and I seem to have confused myself somewhat. I am hoping one of you good people may be able to steer me back on track!!
Can you recommend any ND or graduating filters for a Sigma 10-20mm which do not cause vignetting when shooting at 10mm?
Thanks in advance for your guidance and recommendations.
Jason |
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01/14/2008 09:53:43 PM · #2 |
Welcome to DPC, Jason!
I have the Canon 10-22 lens and for a Graduated Neutral Density (GND) filter, I use the Cokin Filter System. Not only does this prevent vignetting, I can use the same filter on all my lenses.
Another advantage of using Cokin is that you are not limited to having the dividing area directly in the middle of the filter. In other words, if your composition has the sky in only the top third of the image, you can slide the filter up so that the darker portion is covering the sky only. This is a huge advantage over traditional round, screw-on filters.
If you decide to go with the traditional filters, make sure it is a low-profile filter that doesn't produce vignetting on either end (10 and 20, in your case).
Another issue to consider is to see if you lens cap will still work with a low-profile filter.
Let us know what you decide!
Message edited by author 2009-12-04 10:29:31.
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01/14/2008 11:51:34 PM · #3 |
If you want to do ND Grads, the Cokin system is your best bet for all the reasons listed above.
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01/15/2008 12:54:14 AM · #4 |
FWIW - I use a Cokin Grad ND filter but I gave up on the holder system. It is kind of a pain to use. Now I just hand hold the Grad ND in front of my lens, it is faster and easier. The Cokin systems Polarizer (another filter you will likely want) does not work well with the Cokin holder on a 10-22 lens (or in my case a 12-24). For that I use a Thin Circular Polarized filter.
Message edited by author 2008-01-15 00:59:45. |
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01/15/2008 01:01:39 AM · #5 |
 jbsmithana, do tell...what do you not like about that GND filter? |
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01/15/2008 01:23:05 AM · #6 |
I also use a Cokin ND, with the P size 72mm threads holder. I use a step down ring to put it on the 67mm threads of my 18-70 zoom and don't seem to have any problem with the corners or edges going dark. The sizing ring helps keep the filter holder out of the light coming to the lens.
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01/15/2008 06:55:12 PM · #7 |
hi again
thank you for the warm welcome and reply's. Looks like i'll give the Cokin system a run.
I notice on Cokin's websites there are different size holders. Should i be looking at the Z-Pro series or the X-Pro series? I note teh Z-Pro serires states they are designed for wide-angle lenses but from 20mm onwards. How would that work when i shoot at 10mm?
Thanks again / Jason |
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01/16/2008 12:58:54 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by AperturePriority:
jbsmithana, do tell...what do you not like about that GND filter? |
No, I love the GND filter. It is the holder system I think is a pain. It is a bit unwieldy and prohibits the use of the lens hood so it makes the lens more prone to flare. In any case I find it faster and pretty simple to just hand hold the GND. |
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