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Tagged with filters filter-diameter
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Threaded filter origin
Historically, who originated the convention of front-of-lens filters measured in millimeters?
From a casual search looking at photos in Wp etc.:
General discussion of filters appears to suggest that ...
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Will there be noticeable vignetting with 86mm filter ring stepped down to 82mm?
I'm about to buy a Meike 8mm Cine Lens for my BMPCC 4k (which has a 2.0x crop factor) in the M43 mount variant. The filter thread size is 86mm, but my only Pro-Mist and ND filter thread sizes work ...
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Why different filter thread sizes?
It is well known that different lenses often have different filter thread sizes.
Why is this the case? Lens and camera manufacturers have agreed on one (per-brand) standard for attaching the lens to ...
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What is the filter thread size for a Hasselblad 80mm lens?
I was wondering if anyone knew the thread size on a Hasselblad 80mm lens for a UV Filter.
Does 67mm sound correct?
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Will a 43mm filter fit on my camera which has a 43.5mm thread?
I was looking for a UV filter for Olympus Trip 35, and I see that its lens takes 43.5mm filters. Before I go shopping for a filter: has anyone tried using a 43mm (not 43.5mm) filter with this camera, ...
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Which step ring do I need?
I've bought two step up/down rings for my Sony lens and both are incorrect.
I have two Sony lenses, both with 55mm filter ends. I've just bought my self a Poloroid Slide Duplicator lens which is 52mm ...
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What is the Hood size and UV filter size for NIKKOR 18-55 mm and NIKKOR 70-300 mm? [duplicate]
Recently I have purchased a Nikon D3400 having two lenses. They are;
AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5 - 5.6G VR and
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4.5 - 6.3G ED VR
I would like to purchase a Hood and UV ...
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Cutting lens filter/accessory threads
I'm interested in making some custom lens accessories, but am stuck trying to find a tool, or method suitable for cutting this style of thread. Adapters with these threads already cut are cheap and ...
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What size adapter ring do I need to mount the Cokin P Series filter holder on my lens?
I have an Olympus E-510 with the 14–45mm lens. I am interested in buying the Cokin P Series Gradual ND Filter Kit with Holder, but it does not say for which lenses it is suitable.
Is it going to be ...
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How do I attach a 58mm solar filter to my lens?
I have a Nikon D3100. I have a 58mm solar lens I am trying to attach to the camera. What step up ring adapter would I need? A 52mm to 58mm?
Also would like to be able to attach to a Nikon ED AF-S ...
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Circular Polarizing filter in different lenses. Whether to use adapters or buy new filters?
I have the following lenses
Canon 18-55 (filter ring size 58mm)
Canon 55-250 (filter ring size 58mm)
Sigma 35mm (filter ring size 67mm)
Canon 10-22 (filter ring size 77mm)
Canon 50mm (filter ring size ...
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Quickly Move A Circular Polariser Between Lenses
I have sausage fingers and often shoot in cold and wind. I have a 77mm circular polariser and rings that I leave on my lenses that step them up to 77mm. I find screwing and unscrewing the polariser an ...
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What is the difference between a step-up and a step-down ring?
What is the difference between a step-up and a step-down ring?
I want to put a large diameter filter on a small diameter lens.
Do I need a step-up ring or a step-down one?
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How do I find the filter size for Sigma lenses?
I know that my Nikon lens takes a 52mm filter size, however I also have two other lenses but they are Sigma lenses and don't have the mark to find the size for filters. How do I find the filter size ...
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Any reason not to use a 72mm CPOL filter with a 62mm step down ring?
I'm new to filters. I am considering buying a circular polarising filter. I would probably want to use it most on my Nikkor AF-S 24-70 f3.5-4.5 VR, which has a 72mm thread and by Nikkor 20mm f2.8 AF-D,...
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