What filter should I get? How do I know what mm filter I should buy. I am new to photography and everyone tells me I need a UV filter. I am using the Canon Digital Rebel XTI with the standard 18-55mm lens. I mostly shoot landscapes and water shots.Can someone tell me more about filters please? What filter should I get? How do I know what mm filter I should buy. I am new to photography and everyone tells me I need a UV filter. I am using the Canon Digital Rebel XTI with the standard... » Read More What filter should I get? How do I know what mm filter I should buy. I am new to photography and everyone tells me I need a UV filter. I am using the Canon Digital Rebel XTI with the standard 18-55mm lens. I mostly shoot landscapes and water shots.Can someone tell me more about filters please? « Show Less
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Multi-coated UV or skylight 1A 58mm filter to protect your the front of your lens. After that, let your conscience (and wallet) be your guide. I also like to add a collapsible lens hood (again, 58mm) to the lens and filter to give a little shade from sun/light flare and as a "bby buggy bumper to also help protect the lens from light impact. You will probably have to collapse it when going for wide angle shots (towards the 18mm end of your zoomlens) so thatit doesn't show in your photo.
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so you do not have to match up the mm of the filter to the mm of the lens?....meaning the zoom of the lens?
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The size for your standard lense is 58mm, so that's the diameter filter you want to buy for you 18-55mm lense
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You need a UV filter. Trust me, better for a $10 UV filter to get scrtched then your lens. And a circular polarizer is a must have especially since your shooting water shots.
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The filter must match the lens diameter, not the focal length (ex: 18-55mm zoom). In the case of the (stock Canon EF-S 18-55 filter included with many ofthe Canon kits, this would be 58mm.
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UV filter is pretty much just a lens protector. And I agree with Austin, get a circular polarizer. Also a ND filter is great for water shots, it'll let you have a longer shutter to get that milky look to the water.
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i don't understand your question. i'm guessing that you want to know which one is the best choice. the best one will depend on what you do. i got the 17-70 because i notice that most of my photos will be shoot at between 18 and 80mm. i didn't want to switch between the kit lenses all the time.. also i wanted a bigger lens diameter for holding filters. i notice that that 17-50 is 77mm when my 17-70 is only 72mm.
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I have a Canon XTi and have been pleased with this purchase.. I am not sure what you need for the newer camera.I generally go for larger capacity so that I con't have to worry about running out of space in the middle of a shootespecially since I shoot in raw.
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You may have to buy adapter rings if the size is different- 18/55 is not the size filter it is how close or far away your lens can see, filter size is the width of your lens... Try to screw them on the lens and see of you ordered the correct size for your 18-55mm lens (I believe my boyfriends canon 7d has one lens that takes 58mm but another that takes a much smaller filter like my lenses for my t3 so it just depends on your exact lenses)
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With decent light or upping the ISO setting on the camera to 800 or 1600 you will get good results for the price. Also set the camera to sport mode and that will keep the shutter speed fast.On the Rebel XTi this also has a 1.6 multiplier so the lens works effectivly as a 160 - 480 zoom.I have one from the days I used an EOS 10 (film camera) and it works great on the XTi.
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Hi Matt,I believe that lens takes a 58mm filter, which will be a lot less expensive than the 77mm I had to buy for my lens. Double check. It should say on the front of the lens. Make sure you order the right size. I've been happy with these filters. Good luck.Larry
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I am in the same boat. I am highly contemplating the d40/d40x and the Rebel xt/xti. Right now I am leaning towards the d40 as I don't plan on doing large size prints for the most part and I've heard that the Nikon lens kit is better. My only concern is that I want to do some HDR photography, and the Nikon's don't have AEB which concerns me, but I'm seeing a lot of discussion about shooting in RAW and getting similar results from one picture. Should I go with the XTi so I know I can do HDR properly and suffer with lower quality lenses, or get the D40/x and shoot in RAW and be done with it?
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Id say pick the 17-35 if you intend to stay on DX size for another 5yrs... the 50mm covers the middle of the 24-70 so moving your feet will cover that distance, but the 17-35 will allow for group shots and landscapes/buildings... the 24 will limit that somewhat.... my2cents!
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18-55 doesn't matter. It is the size of the threaded ring on the end of the lens that dictates what size filter to use. It is usually indicated on the Face of the lens.
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If anyone is interested I have a 24-70L 2.8 Canon Lens. I only use it about 5 times total. 6 weeks after I bought it I purchase the 24-105 IS Canon Lens because I shoot mostly Wedding & Party's. The 24-105 IS works much better for the type of photography I do. I would sell it for $900.00 and include the B&W; UV Filter which is the top of the line brand filter which is made in Germany. Plus $25.00 for shipping. You can email me at rjgphoto@sbcglobal.net if anyone is interested.
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Make sure the filter has a firm, solid rotation feel without being loose or gritty. Scratches that are deep are to be avoided whereas minor scratches won't be noticed unless the coatings are scratched. Also make sure there is absolutely NO damage to the filter ring or threads whatsoever - if it has been dropped while mounted on a lens it could be out-of-round and become stuck on your lens if overtightened. Insist on a photo or two showing any imperfections or just buy new. B+W is my filter of choice.
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If you take a look at the front of any lens you will see numbers indicating the millimeters and the F range, these numbers have nothing to do with the size of the filters the lens will accept. Usually there is a separate number set apart from the lens type numbers that indicates the proper size filter to purchase. On my lens I see a O with a forward slash through it (sorry I don't know how to type that symbol) followed by the number 55, so I use a 55 mm filter.
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I considered this camera until I couldn't find a uv filter for it. It is really small. Less than 46 mm. There may be one somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Love that 18x lens tho...
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I use a Hoya Green Label (uncoated) 46mm UV filter purely for protection from dirt and "me". I got mine from camerafilters.com for @$10, maybe less. The main concern for me was getting one that I knew would clear the lense tunnel, as no one seemed to know what fit my FZ28 at the time. I've taken hundreds of shots just for comparison, I see no difference in image quality. I now leave it on inside and out. I prefer the uncoated, as they seem easier to clean. (A lenspen works great for the filter and lens)Edit: You do mean F"Z" 35 don't you?? You posted FX35..
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All three filters will fit either of the lenses that came with the New Canon Camera I purchased, but both my lenses are 58 mm. One lens is 18-55 MM & the other is 55-250 mm. You just need to read the number on the front of the lens and buy the filters of the same size. It is logical that if your camera was packaged with one lens 18-135 mm, it might use a larger diameter filter. Again: Just read the number on the front of the lens.
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I use a thin uv filter mainly for protection of the front element. It works fine! This is a great lens and I think you will enjoy it! Take care, Doc
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I bought the 49 mm filter. And you need the lens adaptor tube and lens hood.This is the only way to protect your lens.Go to kenrockwell.com and read the x-100 user guide. Enjoy your cameraLonnie