Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: 74mm filters?

  1. #1

    74mm filters?

    I have several 12" Velostigmats which take 74mm filters. These are common enough lenses that perhaps someone will have suggestions on how to best put a threaded filter on them. Is 74mm perhaps an old series size? As always, thanks muchly!

  2. #2

    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Posts
    1,794

    74mm filters?

    Lee makes a gel holder that uses a rubber band to attach to the lens. Will work up to 82mm I think. Cheapest and simplest solution. Some lens hoods attach to the outside of the lens with set screws. If you get one with a filter slot then you'll be set. If you're committed on using screw filters then tape/glue a step ring to the lens. 77mm or 82mm would seem to make the most sense. On one lens for a short while I taped a rubber hood to the lens. The hood had a mount for a screw filter. Take the lens to a camera shop and try various hoods to see what fits best.

    Is the lens threaded for filters?

  3. #3

    74mm filters?

    Nick- all three lenses are threaded for filters with what looks to be a standard pitch. I've never seen a 74mm filter,though. Having couple of 74-to-77mm (or larger) step-up rings would be ideal, but custom fabrication is out of range.

    Ialways liked threaded filtersover the much-more versatile slip-on systems, though I admit the only reason is what I'm used to...

Similar Threads

  1. Filters
    By Simon_5087 in forum Lenses & Lens Accessories
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 25-Jan-2005, 00:05
  2. ND Filters (1 ISO)
    By Salvador in forum Lenses & Lens Accessories
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 14-Oct-2003, 06:50
  3. Glass filters vs. plastic drop-in filters
    By Dave Anton in forum Lenses & Lens Accessories
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 12-Jul-2000, 03:56
  4. Lee filters
    By Chad Jarvis in forum Lenses & Lens Accessories
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 11-Jun-1999, 12:00

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •