 Kathy L. Pollick |
Filters and Zoom Lenses I purchased a filter a while ago to use outdoors. And on different occasions I used it with my 50mm lens. However, I didn't notice until I put my 28-300 zoom lens on, that that particular lens does not give the ability to use a filter with it, as the end of the lens is too large & has no threads. What do you do in cases where you would like to use some type of filter or polarizer but the lens does not allow for that? Am I missing something on the lens that would allow it to be attached or do some lenses just not have that option? I'm very new to photography, so please don't use any really technical terms!! Thanks.
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Samuel Smith |
still got that 5000 kathy?then your 50mm takes a 49mm filter,look on the front of the lense.my 70-300 takes a 62mm filter.my 20-35 takes a 77mm filter. i may be wrong but if you have no threads,you may have to get a clip on filter holder that the filters slide in?i thought all lenses had threads,maybe we can both learn something here. in the back of photo magazines look at filter adds.there are many sizes. technical less guy,and maybe wrong,sam
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Tony Sweet |
Hi Kathy: Are you absolutely sure that there are no threads at all on the front of the lens? Please tell me who makes it and I'll look into it further for you.
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Kathy L. Pollick |
I was going to look up my lens on the internet to verify, but it's a Kalimar AF 28-200 zoom. I'm almost certain there isn't any threads as I have never noticed any, but I'm hoping I'm wrong.
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Tony Sweet |
The write up on it states that it has a 55mm filter size. So, that means that it takes 55mm filters, therefore, there are filter threads.
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Andy |
Do you have any slim UV filter on?
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Tony Sweet |
Good point from Andy!! Make sure that you don't have a slim UV (no threads) on the lens already. If so, remove it premanently. You do not need a UV or Skylight filter on your lens. They are sold to unsuspecting novices to add a few more bucks to the sales price. The UV, if you have one, is really great for smearing some nail polish or a light coating of vasceline for effect.
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Tony Sweet |
Good point from Andy!! Make sure that you don't have a slim UV (no threads) on the lens already. If so, remove it premanently. You do not need a UV or Skylight filter on your lens. They are sold to unsuspecting novices to add a few more bucks to the sales price. The UV, if you have one, is really great for smearing some nail polish or a light coating of vasceline for effect.
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Kathy L. Pollick |
When my husband bought the camera back in 87, the clerk did sell my husband the skylight filter for the 50mm. He said it was basically used to protect the lens. So, we usually just leave it on the camera, unless I'm using one of the polarizer or diffuser filters I bought. The zoom lens I never really noticed any filter on. I don't use it that much as its so heavy. I have it in the car (I'm at work). I'll check on my break to see what it actually looks like. Maybe that's why I never noticed the threads. Maybe there's a filter on it already on there. Thanks for the help.
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Kathy L. Pollick |
Well son of a gun. I checked the 28-200 zoom lens. It does have a 72mm Skylight filter on the end. However, it also has treads to attach another filter to it. BUT... I tried taking the filter off & I about stripped the skin off my hand. That filter won't budge. Of course, it hasn't been taken off in 18 years. How do I get the filter off without damaging either the filter or the lens? Or should I just leave it on & attach any additional filters to it? Also, should I get another circular polarizing filter for outdoor photos or woutld the neutral density filter (or whatever its called) be better for bringing out bold colors? Thanks
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Kathy L. Pollick |
Well son of a gun. I checked the 28-200 zoom lens. It does have a 72mm Skylight filter on the end. However, it also has treads to attach another filter to it. BUT... I tried taking the filter off & I about stripped the skin off my hand. That filter won't budge. Of course, it hasn't been taken off in 18 years. How do I get the filter off without damaging either the filter or the lens? Or should I just leave it on & attach any additional filters to it? Also, should I get another circular polarizing filter for outdoor photos or woutld the neutral density filter (or whatever its called) be better for bringing out bold colors? Thanks
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