optV
7-Sep-2006, 16:16
Well I just recieved my 75mm f/6.8 lens and all is well. It uses a 58mm threading for filters and my standard size (as of now) is 67mm. I purchased a 58-67mm stepping ring, but with a bit and movement, I can see that that combo will vignette with standard thickness B+W filters. I used the cut corner groundglass checking method BTW.
If I leave the stepping ring, but take off the filter, I'm golden. I'm wondering what everyone else with this lens uses.
Do 58mm filters touch the glass? If not, I'll just buy some slim 58mm filters.
How about 72mm filters? Or should I go with 77mm filters? Slim or not? Also are there any slim filters that will accept standard lens caps?
I know someone will suggest the lee system, which would be very nice, but it costs around half of what the lens is worth by the time I get everything with just one filter. This is not an option for me.
Thanks in advance, Dan
If I leave the stepping ring, but take off the filter, I'm golden. I'm wondering what everyone else with this lens uses.
Do 58mm filters touch the glass? If not, I'll just buy some slim 58mm filters.
How about 72mm filters? Or should I go with 77mm filters? Slim or not? Also are there any slim filters that will accept standard lens caps?
I know someone will suggest the lee system, which would be very nice, but it costs around half of what the lens is worth by the time I get everything with just one filter. This is not an option for me.
Thanks in advance, Dan