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chupacabra31
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p.1 #1 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


Just wondering what filters I should purchase. I will be using this primarily for landscapes, cityscapes, etc. I am brand new to this world so go easy on me and forgive my ignorance if I did not ask the right question. Thanks so much!

Aug 26, 2008 at 06:20 PM
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p.1 #2 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


Probably just one, a circular polarizer. I would recommend a B+W Kaesemann.



Aug 26, 2008 at 07:33 PM
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p.1 #3 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


Good advice, you won't need the slim one, either.

Aug 26, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Alistair Watson
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p.1 #4 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


On an FF body maybe a slim one might be useful.


Aug 26, 2008 at 08:07 PM
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p.1 #5 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


+1 on "just one, a circular polarizer."

The CP filter has quite a few uses - here's a Readers Digest version:

1. Can be used to, for example, darken skies and increase contrast with clouds in landscapes.
2. Can be used to reduce reflections - on glass, water, foliage, etc.
3. Can function as a quick and dirty neutral density filter in some situations in which you want to increase exposure time or use a larger aperture.

If you are into long exposures already and you have a specific need for it, some sort of neutral density filter could also be useful - but don't rush out and buy one unless you understand why.

Dan

Aug 26, 2008 at 08:10 PM
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p.1 #6 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


Alistair Watson wrote:
On an FF body maybe a slim one might be useful.


Nope, not needed.

Sound advice on the CP. I've got B+W F-Pro circular polarizers for all lens sizes I've got and though they cost a bit, they're well worth it.

Aug 26, 2008 at 08:14 PM
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p.1 #7 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


Regarding "slim" filters, it isn't the full-frame body that might call for this. However, if you use some UWA lenses or ever stack filters you might check into this.

Aug 26, 2008 at 10:51 PM
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p.1 #8 · Which filters for the 17-40L lens?


My camera body is the 1dII so it is a crop. So the suggestions still stand. This is my first wide angle lens. I have primarily been shooting birds and wildlife. So long exposure is not even in my vocabulary yet. Thanks.

Aug 26, 2008 at 11:34 PM

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