What filter are you using for this lens, is a thin filter necessary? Would appreciate some recommendations, thanks!
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Hi Carol. A slim filter would be preferred to.avoid vignetting. However, slim filters are not lens cap friendly and annoying at times.
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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 use regular thickness filter - and have not had issues with vignetting. I am using the D300s so DX sensor may not be at risk as much. I do not have a FX sensor body so cannot say. Overall, the VR seems to help a great deal in low light situations.
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I do not use a filter on this lens. When I did there was too much reflection using a UV filter.
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You have a superb, professional quality lens. I'm old school, and believe filters should match the quality of the glass. Hence, I use B & W regular neutral density filter. I'm away from my office, and can't give you all the details off the box. I haven't found a thin filter is necessary for what I do with this lens--principally interior and exterior shots of buildings and their details with a Nikon D700 at complete range of F stops and focus lengths. Good luck with your shooting.
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A high quality filter should not degrade the image quality in any noticeable way. There are multi-coated filters available optimized for lens protection, and if these are not easy to find then a UV filter will work fine. I agree with the previous answer that protecting the front element of the lens is a very most important thing, unless all your work is in a clean dry studio with the camera on a tripod.
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There is no filter that will protect the front element. The only filter this lens takes is a drop-in filter in the lens barrel.
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I still don't get it.DO I or DON'T I need to buy a lens adapter to use a UV filter in this camera?!Different people are saying totally different things.Some say you can thread a 52 mm filter directly into the camera, others say you need to buy an adapter and a 58mm filter.I and all other people reading this thread would be very thankful if some compassionate soul would clarify this important topic for us once and for all.Thank you!
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Hey Aaron, I actually haven't used a filter with this lens/camera setup yet. I am afraid that my NX1100 is not living up to what I had hoped and may soon find a good home. Hope you have better luck with yours!
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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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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'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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Check your lens manual for filter size. Doesn't that lens come with a lens hood?
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Thank you so much for the information. I bought some 58mm filters and an adapter and have held them in front. I will look for some 37mm so I can do your workaround. Thank you for the information.
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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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You can get a filter, but the depth of the lens hood obviates the need for it. I just got back from Australia shooting with the lens in all weather and conditions and did not use a filter. Better images that way as well.Regards,Evan
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No, because of the len's curve and the hood, there is no room for a filter. I don't find this as a problem. For the price and results, this is an exceptional lens. It is worth every penny. Learn to work with the parameters and you will be pleased with the results.
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You'll need a bigger filter. The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 requires a 58mm. This one's a 52mm
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According to the specs for this lens it takes a 52mm filter, probably a good idea to double check, it should be written near the front of the lens, in the pic I looked at it followed the written specs of the lens, what looks like what some people call a European zero followed by 52, meaning 52mm filter size.
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The focal of the lens (18-55mm) does not help you buy choose a filter. You need to get the OD (diameter) of your lens
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The one I bought was a77mm (C). I'm pleased with it's performance using it primarily to protect an expensive lens from wind-blown desert sand. If you Google around you can find info and test results where it did quite nicely. Try http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_summary.html