Drop in filter for 500mm

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p.1 #1 · Drop in filter for 500mm

On a 500mm f/4 will any 52mm filter work in place of the standard "protect" clear filter. Can I screw it onto the drop-in holder in place of the clear one? Specifically I am looking to use an ND filter in place of the clear filter so I can shoot with slower shutter speeds for panning.

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Aaron

Nov 19, 2008 at 11:27 PM

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p.1 #2 · Drop in filter for 500mm

Sure. That is the point of the holder. You can stick in any filter you want, as long is there is a filter in there.

Nov 20, 2008 at 12:07 AM

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p.1 #3 · Drop in filter for 500mm

The holder that comes with the lens can be used to mount gel filters, by opening the one half and putting a gel in between the two layers of glass. That may be a way to get your ND requirement working without buying the other holder. The optional general 52mm filter holder will take a single 52mm filter, but it can not take extra thick filters. I know I had a problem with a special filter that would not work because it was too thick, but I do not know how common a problem that may be.

Nov 20, 2008 at 12:38 AM

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p.1 #4 · Drop in filter for 500mm

Thanks guys! I'll go and pick up a thinner 52mm ND.

Nov 20, 2008 at 12:55 AM

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p.1 #5 · Drop in filter for 500mm

I'm curious what you're panning with the 500/4? Either something very small or something very far away. The 500 is a beast for exaggerating camera movement/shake etc and making soft images out of what should have been sharp ones. I can't imagine deliberately moving that lens and panning on something. I think you know something that I could benefit from learning.

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Nov 20, 2008 at 01:12 AM

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p.1 #6 · Drop in filter for 500mm

Thick filters rings are a common problem. It even goes back to the old FD days. If you can take it into the store with you. I use B+W filters, more expensive but they have always fit. Heliopans also fit, and those made by Canon, but other brands I can not tell you for sure.

Nov 20, 2008 at 01:16 AM


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