Noob Question about Filters

[Keiran]

Hey guys whats the difference when filters are 62mm or 72mm??

 

[zac08]

Hey guys whats the difference when filters are 62mm or 72mm??

Different size.

Check your lens. In front, there is a size difference. Normally it is also reflected on the lens cap.

 

[vonlichenstein]

Hey guys whats the difference when filters are 62mm or 72mm??

the size and the price.
:bsmilie:


as zac said, different lens take filters of different sizes. a 62mm filter is a filter with a diameter of 62mm. for example, a Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 lens takes a filer of 77mm(if i recall correctly), a Nikkor 50mm f1.8mm takes a 52mm filter.

 

[GELworkz]

after knowing wat is the different size, then next will be wat are the different types :bsmilie:

as in circular polarizer (CP) filter, infra-red (IR) filter and many more. and the price increase wif size. a good brand like:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/B+W-77mm-MRC-Circular-Polarizer-Filter-Review.aspx

can easily cost > $100 :bigeyes:

 

[Keiran]

Thanks guys

 

[gymak90]

Btw, some filter sizes are more common than the rest, like 52mm, 67mm, 77mm. This is because many lenses accept filters of these sizes. Meaning you can interchange your filters.