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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G with 77mm regular filters! | |
There is a workaround to using huge 150mm filters with the new FE 12-24/4 G.
So far I've only tried it with my Breakthrough 77mm 6-stop ND filter, but it's possible it will also work with polarizers. There is no vignetting and no light leak from 14mm until 24mm making this new ultra wide much more versatile now.
At 12mm, the front element is at its longest extension and won't work with this set-up. Actually it should be avoided since the front element will actually touch the filter. So be warned not to pass 14mm.
(13mm is actually fine but will show some vignetting)
I tried using 1mm thick felt tape but it was too thin. I'm sure using 1.5mm felt tape will be perfect. Like this one here:
https://www.amazon.com/JVCC-FELT-065-Polyester-Felt-Tape/dp/B00QTVPA3G
Since I already had adhesive flocking paper, I used 3 strips of it and the thickness was perfect to allow my 77mm filter to slide through the hood and stay in place. I used this one: (no affiliation)
https://www.edmundoptics.com/lab-production/general-tools/55-20quot-x-30quot-2-sheets-adhesive-flock-paper/
Basically for the breakthrough ND filter, I cut 1/4" x 10" strips and applied around the periphery of the filter. I had to add 3 layers for the correct thickness. If you get the 1.5mm felt tape, you may only need one layer.
I made sure to leave extra material towards the bottom of the filter. That was done intentionally so the filter touches the the lens inner barrel when pushed all the way down the hood. Like that, there is no height guessing for the filter placement and it stays very firm.
Here are some pictures of the set-up. I will update with better pictures later on. If you have better ideas, post your thoughts!
Felt tape or flocking paper around the filter surface. It won't scratch or mark the lens hood. In reality, it goes lower than shown on this picture.
Extra material towards the bottom of the filter so it touches the lens inner barrel. The original lens cap still works. :)
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