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Archive 2016 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

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I need a recommendation on which manufacturer makes a 52mm ND filter that will fit a Canon's filter holder.

Since there is not much space between the filter and the holder, when the filter is screwed in, not all filters fit.

If you have experience in this matter, I would love to hear from you!

Best would be a variable ND filter but I think it is impossible at this time

Jun 15, 2016 at 08:28 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

Why would you want this? Up to you obviously, but just curious.

Jun 15, 2016 at 08:47 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

Video is one reason. I had them for my Nikkors, but don't know about the Canons.

EBH

Jun 15, 2016 at 08:50 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

jstephens62 wrote:
Why would you want this? Up to you obviously, but just curious.

To have better control on aperture while shooting video.
To shoot a "smooth" video you need a slower shutter speed, either 1/60s or 1/125s depending on your frame rate. Shooting at ISO 100 and at 1/125 maximum, you are ending up with crazy high apertures like f/22 or even higher. As you can imagine, this has its own cons

There are times, that you won't be able to shoot video with these settings without blowing up the highlights...

Jun 15, 2016 at 09:05 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

jstephens62 wrote:
Why would you want this? Up to you obviously, but just curious.

Because Canon isn't smart enough to set up the digital bodies for ISO 25 or lower.

Jun 15, 2016 at 11:00 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

Either Breakthrough Photography or Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters will work fine. These companies both produce great ND filters. Breakthrough is slightly more neutral with better build quality. Formatt is a little cheaper and has a better selection, with filters available every stop from 1 to 10 stops in 52mm. in 72, 77 & 82 Formatt also has 13 & 16 stop densities.

Jun 15, 2016 at 11:20 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

I use B+W 52mm SC 103 Solid Neutral Density 0.9 Filter (3 Stop) and the B+W 77mm SC 106 Solid Neutral Density 1.8 Filter (6 Stop) and they work great.

Here is the 6 stop link

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752903-REG/B_W_1066159_77mm_106_Neutral_Density.html

Here is the 3 stop

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/759288-REG/B_W_73050_52mm_103_Neutral_Density.html

I also have a Singh Ray Mor Slo 5 stop they installed into a 52mm drop in for me. I think breakthrough Photography said they could do that too if I recall. You have to provide the drop in CPL version, in turn the dial does nothing like with CPL version.

I like the Singh Ray a little more but it is pricey

Jun 16, 2016 at 05:10 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

Thank you, Rob and Josh, for your recommendations!

Jun 16, 2016 at 06:06 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

I use Hoya Pro-1 with great success. They make them with various strengths.

Jun 16, 2016 at 11:56 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

RobAmy wrote:
I use B+W 52mm SC 103 Solid Neutral Density 0.9 Filter (3 Stop) and the B+W 77mm SC 106 Solid Neutral Density 1.8 Filter (6 Stop) and they work great.

Here is the 6 stop link

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752903-REG/B_W_1066159_77mm_106_Neutral_Density.html

Here is the 3 stop

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/759288-REG/B_W_73050_52mm_103_Neutral_Density.html

I also have a Singh Ray Mor Slo 5 stop they installed into a 52mm drop in for me. I think breakthrough Photography said they could do that too if I recall. You have to provide the drop in CPL version, in turn the dial does nothing like with CPL version.

I like the Singh Ray a little more but it is...Show more →

I have the B+W and they work great.....

Jun 16, 2016 at 05:42 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

So, can anyone one of you post some links to your videos using these and the big lenses and ND filters? I am curious because I don't do much video at all and would love to see how these work.

Thanks...Al

Jun 20, 2016 at 10:19 AM

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Methodical wrote:
So, can anyone one of you post some links to your videos using these and the big lenses and ND filters? I am curious because I don't do much video at all and would love to see how these work.

Thanks...Al

Here is one where I used the 3 stop filter with a 800mm. You do not notice it in the video, what it is used for is videos with a shallow depth of field in bright conditions, then you will need to use ND filters. This allows you to keep shutter speeds down for the best look for video.

Jun 20, 2016 at 06:23 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

Beautifully done! Thanks very much for sharing.

Jun 20, 2016 at 06:44 PM

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Abbott Schindl wrote:
Beautifully done! Thanks very much for sharing.

Thank you

Jun 21, 2016 at 04:07 AM

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Jun 26, 2016 at 06:34 PM

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How will you be able to turn it for you desired strength. You will have to set it first then drop in I assume?

Jun 26, 2016 at 06:53 PM

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RobAmy wrote:
How will you be able to turn it for you desired strength. You will have to set it first then drop in I assume?

Yes, but I think it is still better than having 2 or 3 different ND filters that I would need to unscrew if I need a different ND stop. With vari ND filter, I will just pop it out half way, adjust and drop back in

No need to carry/handle more than one filter, and it is always screwed in. Definitely a plus when shooting on the beach...

Jun 26, 2016 at 07:00 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

kosin wrote:
I'm happy to report that I found a vari ND filter that fits the drop-in holder!

It is a 1.5-9 stop Hoya filter: http://amzn.to/28X2HOK

I didn't have time to test the image quality though...

Can you confirm that ring does not include stop numbers or markings? I am also looking for one but without marking this can be a pain.

Good Luck with the purchase Greg.

Jun 30, 2016 at 04:27 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · ND filter for Canon supertelephoto lenses - (drop-in 52mm)

RobAmy wrote:
Here is one where I used the 3 stop filter with a 800mm. You do not notice it in the video, what it is used for is videos with a shallow depth of field in bright conditions, then you will need to use ND filters. This allows you to keep shutter speeds down for the best look for video.

Really nice. Better than a photo. Which camera body did you use for that video?

Jun 30, 2016 at 05:25 PM

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Methodical wrote:
Really nice. Better than a photo. Which camera body did you use for that video?

I used the Canon 1dx Mark II, thank you

Jun 30, 2016 at 06:40 PM

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