Hi guys,

 

I finally decided to buy those, mostly for landscapes, including seascapes. The quality does not have to be top notch but still reasonably matching Canon 5d Mark II. I certainly need 77mm filters for my wide angle but I am not so sure whether I need 67mm filters for the 70-200mm lens. I'd like to order tomorrow.

 

So, what would you recommend? Single filters or, perhaps, there are reasonable kits? What do you think about variable density ND filters?

 

Thanks,

Anna

To me the most useful is the grad, but then I'm not a fan of milky water or streaking smooth clouds.

 

If you buy screw in ones, buy the 77 and a step-up ring. If you buy the rectangular ones just buy two adapters. That kit is considered way better but is also more expensive. And the really good ones are almost impossible to get.

Clyde, thanks. I am certainly not interested in Lee filters. My forays into landscapes are just not worth the hassle and the money. Yes, I'd like screw in ones.

 

Hoya? B+W? And which variety or what to look for in specifications?

Or even Marumi brand?

B+W Pro are quite good as are the HMC Hoya's. Remember when using filters you are putting extra pieces of glass in front of the lens and that can add to ghosting. So good quality with coatings designed to reduce this are advised. And use them sparingly too. About the only one I use anymore much at all is the ND Grad. And NEVER, IMO, use a polarizer to shoot landscape skies, they are really made for cars, store windows and water.

Clyde is right, B+W are actually Scheider Optics, prime quality German glass.

77 mm and step up ring will do the job !

After reading some glowing reviews on Internet I bought Marumi filters from Japan. It looks like it's a slowly up and coming filter producer that aims to gain its market share by selling still underpriced yet very good filters. Very reminiscent of Toyota or Honda practice as of 20-15 years ago...

 

I'll let you know after my mini vacation whether it was a wise decision :-)

 

P.S. Oh, and the step up ring too!