Can filters be used on a 24mm TS lens?

[Altezza]

Just got a 24mm Tilt Shift lens, it has threads on the front that can fit a 72mm filter, but the front element looks like it sticks out quite a bit. Anyone tried? Some filters have shallower or deeper threads (eg. B+W vs Hoya Pro 1).

The manual recommends Canon filters only - but hard to find locally. Any other recommendations?

[Altezza]

Or does anyone know where to get Canon brand filters in Singapore? Anyone? Helps?

[denniskee]

look @ your lens, there are indication lines, white and red. when using film or full frame DSLR, dont go to the red section (ie tilt or shift), will give vig effect.

try step up to 77 or 82 if using a/m.

else, if use on 20d, 10d, 300d, d60, d30. no problem to go into the red zone, also no problem to stack CP ontop of V or Skylite because of 1.6x. not sure about 1d & 1dmkll though, 1.3x.

[Altezza]

Thanks Dennis,

Will look for some step-up adaptors today. Still learning to play with this lens. Cheers.

[Terence]

I use my Hoya UV and 81B filters on mine with no problems.

[hongsien]

Originally Posted by Altezza Or does anyone know where to get Canon brand filters in Singapore? Anyone? Helps?

No need to go for Canon filters lah! Thats just marketing crap, Hoya is good enough (Pro 1).....the thinner the better, or go for Cokin or Lee (expensive holders).

Hong Sien

[Altezza]

Thanks all, info much appreciated.

[Feinwerkbau]

Originally Posted by hongsien No need to go for Canon filters lah! Thats just marketing crap, Hoya is good enough (Pro 1).....the thinner the better, or go for Cokin or Lee (expensive holders). Hong Sien

And Hoya, Cokin or Lee absolutely free from marketing BS as well...?

How do you qualify your sweeping statements, if you please?

[Altezza]

May not be totally marketing BS on Canon's part. The front element sticks out quite a bit, and if any aftermarket filters have glass that is too low down or thicker, etc, there is a real possibility of touching/scratching the front element.

More of a kiasu statement on Canon's part - nothing wrong with that in this case.

Was just checking with everyone else's practical and real experience on using other brand filters with this lens. Got great answers and thanks.

[hongsien]

Originally Posted by Feinwerkbau And Hoya, Cokin or Lee absolutely free from marketing BS as well...? How do you qualify your sweeping statements, if you please?

All camera makers always recommend the use of their own filters........this is just completely not true as filters are just glass filters. Any filter will work well on any lens, there is no such thing as a Canon lens will work best with canon filters. This is what I call marketing crap!

HS