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Subject: [OM] Re: Cokin filter system
From: "Jay Drew" <dreaded@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 10:54:13 -0800
>Hi,
>
>I'm looking at cokin filter system to mount on 49mm zuikos and 14-54mm zd,
>the A serie looks much more compact than the P and they also have A to P
>adapter, I wonder if it works perfectly if I put A filter on the adaptor and
>attach on the 14-54mm at 14mm ? I'm not sure what I want yet, what I'm
>currently seeking are some graduate half ND and split field filters to mount
>various lenses. P serie looks a little bit clumsier to use but works with
>wide angle. Any experience on the system to share ?
>
>thanks
>-kem
>
>-- 
>when you were born, a problem was solved

Kem,

I'd suggest the P series for two reasons:
1. Since the P is larger, the issue of vignetting on a wide angle will be
reduced, as well as providing mounts up to 82mm.

2.The P series format is supported by other manufacturers and they have higher
quality (and higher prices to match).  

I'd suggest someone other than Cokin for a graduated ND filter (the primary
reason to go to an adjustable rectangular filter system).  Cokin does have some
fun filters that are of lower quality and in the modern era their function could
be replaced by digital post production.  But fun is still fun.

I have bought the Fotodiox clone setup that included multiple adapter rings (9
sizes) and two filter holders.  The ring adapters work ok with the real Cokin
holder. The Fotodiox filter holders are not perfect matches of the Cokin if you
have a circular filter (i.e. polarizer).  They will work ok for the regular
rectangular filters.

A pleasant book on filters:  The Photographer's Guide to Filters by Lee Frost

Jay 

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