On the sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens, why do you need to use a thin filter on it?
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High quality filters designed specifically for sigma lens, a protective lens was intended to absorb ultraviolet radiation, is effective to remove the reflection of glass and water.
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HI, due to the angle of the lens if you don't use a thin filter it will vignette around the edges.
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I'm guessing you mean a 'thin mount' filter? The only reason to use a thin mount filter would be to avoid vignetting. I have not used a filter with this lens at all. Unless I absolutely have to have one, I stay away from anything but the actual lens glass itself. Occasionally (very occasionally) I'll put a CPL on, but that is about the only case.
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HI,due to the angle of the lens if you don't use a thin filter it will vignette around the edges.
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Hi Keith, I do not use filters on my lenses. I do use the lens hoods. After 33 years as a professional photographer I find the filters a bit of a pain.
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Since the Sigma 10mm - 20mm lens has an 82mm filter size, you will need a step up ring (77mm - 82mm) in order for the Hoya 77mm ND Filter to fit the lens.
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You do not say what size filter the lens takes. Given the wide angle of coverage you need to be aware of the filter and/or hold encroaching into the edges of the frame. You can easily work around this and even with a standard screw in filter you will have the same problem. The ND and Graduated ND filters will open worlds of opportunity for creativity in your images. They are well made. Good choice and a must have for the landscape photographer.
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I use UV or skylight filters, mainly to avoid dust and finger prints in the lens body, bersides my experience does not show me any another advantage. a lens hood certainly would do the job as long as it's placed in the lens; but dust and finger prints take place mainly, when switching lenses.
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My son and I purchased the filter for use on a wide angle lens. We had no real problems with the filter such as tinting the corners or limiting the amount of lens view. My son and I were using the Tamron 10-24 wide angle. He was using a Sony and I was using a D60 Canon. We to were expecting the corners to be shaded and limiting us on the range, but did not. Now of course this will depend on how critical you are, lighting (natural or artificial) Range of the lens being used, etc. etc. It also depends if you do a lot of cropping. This was the first time we tried this brand and type of filter and in this case we thought we got the better end of the "You get what you paid for!" We shot mostly in bright sun and tried some night shots and were happy with the results. We were in Italy so there were a lot of ocean shots as well. We bought the 77mm and some adapter rings for the smaller lens to use this same filter. Some suggestions we read were to carry adapters for it cheaper then a pocket full of filters and to try using a filter slightly larger the the lens. I hope this helps, but might not be the answer your looking for.
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My primary reason for using this UV filter is to shield the front lens element from dirt, grime, and fingerprints. The quality of the filter is perfectly adequate and does not affect my imagess at all. Photographers seem to be split down the middle whether one should or should not always use a UV filter but since I see absolutely no difference in my photos both with and without the filter, it seems both prudent and convenient to use it. I'd rather subject the filter than the lens to the inevitable cleanings. especially in the field.
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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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You can put a filter on it or you can use the self opening and closing lens cap. You cannot use both at the same time.
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NC filter protects your more expensive camera lens from damaging dust, scratches, flying debris. Much cheaper to buy another NC filter than have to replace $$ lens.
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the adapter ring has a thin strip of plastic that reveals a glue surface that permanently attaches to your camer. the ring contains a thread into which you screw the filters etc. for my purposes, the filters and lens hood seemed to obstruct the lens at wide angle depts and i was not crazy about the permanent gluing of the adapter ring to the lens, so i removed the equipment and have not used it.
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No more then any other lens. I use a UV filter to protect the lens/glass but not required. If you choose to you can use other select filters.
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I had NO problem using the 52mm filters on my Lens.I use a neutral density filter to protect my lens.
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As trivial as it may seem, don't skimp on a filter. You have a nice camera, so get a MULTI-COATED filter from someone like B&W, Heliopan, or Hoya. The multi-coatings reduce flare and reflections, just like your multi-coated Nikon lens -- again, don't skimp, it'll truly reduce the quality of your photo's especially in sunlight. The size of the filter should be imprinted on the lens, and yes, it's 67mm. A good filter is somewhere in the $50 neighborhood.
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I read (somewhere) that someone bought the biggest size they had and he just holds it over the lens to take a reading and doesn't snap it into the filter threads. That way he can use it on all of his lenses.
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It would be helpful if you were more specific on which lens you'd be mounting the filter to. Thanks.
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There is no possibility to mount a protective filter on this lens. The lens is concave, so it protrudes in the middle of the glass. Not possible to have a filter on top. The surrounding metal lens hood will protect the glass quite well, otherwise one has to be careful with this special purpose lens when using it.