In a couple weeks, I will be taking a trip up to Oregon where I will be mainly shooting streams creeks and waterfalls. My lens of choice will be the 14mm, although I will have a 35mm and 85mm. The 14mm poses a problem, since it can't accept conventional filters. The 35mm and 85mm, if used, will have a VND.
I realize that some of these are not specifically designed for the 14mm, but with some minor work I suppose they could be fitted to the Samyang.
What I've made only cost me about $25, and I'll admit what I've saved in cost I probably lost with convenience. I don't plan on using ND's with this lens very often, so that was my justification on making my own.
Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or ideas. I plan on making a version 2 of this in the future.
Thanks for the informative link regarding 3d printing. Had no idea as to what it was until I read that link. Seems like a viable option, however I feel that I'll need fairly precise dimensions of the lens. Maybe when I have more funds available, I'll consider that option.
I was able to figure out a "safe" number of turns for the lens. Just enough so the holder does not fall off the lens.
Looks like a very elegant solution.
Your are correct as far as the prices for filter holders. They are Ridiculous!
I made a panoramic tripod mount out of wood and it works great.
Cherubino
One thing I forgot to mention: it is extremely important to make sure that the viewfinder is not open. I'm pretty sure that D300 and above bodies have a built in lever to shut the viewfinder. Otherwise, the rubber cap needs to be switched to the one supplied.
If it's open, it really introduces alot of light and creates a circular "halo" that is very purple on the central portion of the image.
great DIY Mr Park ! can you share what collar you used to mount the filter assembly? It looks like the lens cap but im not so sure. thanks for sharing this DIY
edit : found thr flickr link in a google search. for those who also wonder OP used this as a base collar.
