how to use a filter set with a center filter?

**dsrthorne** · 2-Oct-2015, 13:38

So I'm looking at the Schneider super-angulon xl 72 and associated center filter, and I see that the front threads are of a diameter small enough that you could get a typical lee 100mm filter set on there. But if you put the center filter from schneider on there, you can't. It goes from 95mm x 1.0 to 112mm x 1.5, which is incompatible.

So how do you use a filter set with a center filter if Schneider's gonna screw you like that?

**Old-N-Feeble** · 2-Oct-2015, 13:44

Schneider isn't "screwing" us. Their center filters have larger front threads so you can add a filter on top of them without losing coverage due to vignetting caused by the front filter.

**Corran** · 2-Oct-2015, 23:53

Well, unfortunately, you just need larger filters!

The cost of a big lens isn't just the lens itself...

**Deval** · 3-Oct-2015, 03:57

I ended getting the center filter. It is enormous and worth it imo. I saw this from Lee but I'm sure it has some vignetting... But it also depends on what format you shoot. I might get it just to try it out.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149381-REG

**Old-N-Feeble** · 3-Oct-2015, 08:11

There'a no point in buying an expensive lens with extreme coverage if you're going to use filters and adapters that vignette.

You might as well buy a less pricey smaller lens. The smaller filters will cost less too.

**dsphotog** · 3-Oct-2015, 14:33

Well, there are also gel filters.

**Renato Tonelli** · 3-Oct-2015, 16:43

The Cokin X-Pro will fit up to 112mm; not sure about vignetting.

**Lachlan 717** · 3-Oct-2015, 18:23

I use Cokin X Pro on my 72mm with CF.

Absolutely no issues with vignetting, even with 2 filters. I also have the Cokin X Pro Linear Pol. Again, no issues.

Also, not sure why you feel Schneider is screwing you. Are you suggesting that Schneider should design lenses based on your filter selections?