Brand of filter to get?

BirdRobin · 25th February 2006

Hi guys, I am getting the 50mm F1.8 due to bro espn's MTL, BBB virus.

I know of UV filters that go at $10 (Hoya), and read up some threads about Nikon filters VS these "cheap" filters. For this particular lens, what filter do you recommend me to get? This will be my 4th lens, and all my previous lenses I have been getting cheap UV filters for them.

Does the 50mm deserve a better UV filter than the Hoya ones? (if this is the way to put it.

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TMC · 25th February 2006

get NC filters, wont go wrong with them.

BirdRobin · 25th February 2006

Originally Posted by TMC

get NC filters, wont go wrong with them.

do you know how much it is for a UV one? 52mm?

Bleuwhale · 25th February 2006

Just purchased a B+W 62mm filter for $68...

Guess for the 52mm, it'd cost around $55-60? Just a guess.

tltan · 25th February 2006

Hi there,

indeed, its recommended to use the nikon filters. But judging from the price of the 50mm f1.8, you are better off not using the filter? otherwise, the filter cost 1/3 the price of the lens. if its for other lens like the f1.4, trinity lens and so on, I think its Important.

Also, the 50mm is rather recessed in. Difficult to be scratched. Unless you are doing macro, I dont see a need to use it. I got a cheap filter to protect the lens element. If it affects the result, just take out the cheap filter and shoot. =)

Also, I feel that the $60 in this case is better off spent getting a hood for the 50mm. I have gotten flare shooting outdoors wide open though I was not facing the sun directly. Am looking for the hood though. Coz for this case, the nikon one is the way to go. -)

Just my 2cents.

Regards,
tltan

BirdRobin · 25th February 2006

Originally Posted by tltan

Hi there,

indeed, its recommended to use the nikon filters. But judging from the price of the 50mm f1.8, you are better off not using the filter? otherwise, the filter cost 1/3 the price of the lens. if its for other lens like the f1.4, trinity lens and so on, I think its Important.

Also, the 50mm is rather recessed in. Difficult to be scratched. Unless you are doing macro, I dont see a need to use it. I got a cheap filter to protect the lens element. If it affects the result, just take out the cheap filter and shoot. =)

Also, I feel that the $60 in this case is better off spent getting a hood for the 50mm. I have gotten flare shooting outdoors wide open though I was not facing the sun directly. Am looking for the hood though. Coz for this case, the nikon one is the way to go. -)

Just my 2cents.

Regards,
tltan

Thanks for filling in

Artosoft · 25th February 2006

Originally Posted by Bleuwhale

Just purchased a B+W 62mm filter for $68...

Guess for the 52mm, it'd cost around $55-60? Just a guess.

52mm B/W MRC UV cost me $50. CP last year, Nov 2005.

Regards,
Arto.

jnet6 · 25th February 2006

just wait for a few days more...

eugenep · 25th February 2006

Originally Posted by jnet6

just wait for a few days more...

agreed just wait a few days more.. heh

tltan · 25th February 2006

Why wait a few more days huh?

Also, if in doubt, do what espn says. BBB. if you got spare cash.no problem!

markccm · 25th February 2006

Originally Posted by tltan

Why wait a few more days huh?

Also, if in doubt, do what espn says. BBB. if you got spare cash.no problem!

jnet was hinting something.

iyam, i will wait for that few days.

espn · 25th February 2006

Anyway, you pay for what you get, don't expect a $10 hoya filter to be better than a $105 Nikon

BirdRobin · 26th February 2006

Originally Posted by markccm

jnet was hinting something.

iyam, i will wait for that few days.

why! WHY TELL ME PLEASE! I just bought the 50mm and the NC filer! NOOO!!!!!!

dont tell me............................................. Carl Zeiss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TMC · 26th February 2006

unless you like to manual focus all the time with the CZ lens, then AFD 50mm would be fine.

BirdRobin · 26th February 2006

Originally Posted by TMC

unless you like to manual focus all the time with the CZ lens, then AFD 50mm would be fine.

hmm. ok. but what were they hinting?

TMC · 26th February 2006

for them to know and for you to find out

psst....ask Jnet

espn · 26th February 2006

What else...

longkangman · 26th February 2006

My choice of filter B+W cause nikon out of stock always/rare?

sgfriend · 26th February 2006

My 50mm f1.8 goes with my NC filter.

BirdRobin · 26th February 2006

Originally Posted by longkangman

My choice of filter B+W cause nikon out of stock always/rare?

hmm what is B+W? black and white? and why i dont see it on nikon's webby?

25th February 2006	#1
BirdRobin Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clementi Ave 3 Posts: 255	Brand of filter to get? Hi guys, I am getting the 50mm F1.8 due to bro espn's MTL, BBB virus. I know of UV filters that go at $10 (Hoya), and read up some threads about Nikon filters VS these "cheap" filters. For this particular lens, what filter do you recommend me to get? This will be my 4th lens, and all my previous lenses I have been getting cheap UV filters for them. Does the 50mm deserve a better UV filter than the Hoya ones? (if this is the way to put it. )

25th February 2006	#2
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Brand of filter to get? get NC filters, wont go wrong with them. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

25th February 2006	#4
Bleuwhale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 111	Re: Brand of filter to get? Just purchased a B+W 62mm filter for $68... Guess for the 52mm, it'd cost around $55-60? Just a guess.

25th February 2006	#5
tltan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,330	Re: Brand of filter to get? Hi there, indeed, its recommended to use the nikon filters. But judging from the price of the 50mm f1.8, you are better off not using the filter? otherwise, the filter cost 1/3 the price of the lens. if its for other lens like the f1.4, trinity lens and so on, I think its Important. Also, the 50mm is rather recessed in. Difficult to be scratched. Unless you are doing macro, I dont see a need to use it. I got a cheap filter to protect the lens element. If it affects the result, just take out the cheap filter and shoot. =) Also, I feel that the $60 in this case is better off spent getting a hood for the 50mm. I have gotten flare shooting outdoors wide open though I was not facing the sun directly. Am looking for the hood though. Coz for this case, the nikon one is the way to go. -) Just my 2cents. Regards, tltan

25th February 2006	#8
jnet6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: not here often anymore Posts: 6,259	Re: Brand of filter to get? just wait for a few days more...

25th February 2006	#10
tltan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,330	Re: Brand of filter to get? Why wait a few more days huh? Also, if in doubt, do what espn says. BBB. if you got spare cash.no problem!

25th February 2006	#12
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Brand of filter to get? Anyway, you pay for what you get, don't expect a $10 hoya filter to be better than a $105 Nikon

26th February 2006	#14
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Brand of filter to get? unless you like to manual focus all the time with the CZ lens, then AFD 50mm would be fine. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

26th February 2006	#16
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	Re: Brand of filter to get? for them to know and for you to find out psst....ask Jnet __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

26th February 2006	#17
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Re: Brand of filter to get? What else...

26th February 2006	#18
longkangman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sewage drain/manhole Posts: 4,960	Re: Brand of filter to get? My choice of filter B+W cause nikon out of stock always/rare?

26th February 2006	#19
sgfriend Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 472	Re: Brand of filter to get? My 50mm f1.8 goes with my NC filter. __________________ F5 D700 D200 S5Pro 10.5 20f2.8 35f2 50f1.4 CZ85f1.4 105VR 200macro 24-70 70-200VR 300f4 TC1.7/2.0