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Graduated Neutral Density Filters – which one?
I have decided on purchasing the Cokin P Slim Filter Holder (is this a good choice?) that can be used with a Wide Angle Conversion Lens as well as my fixed zoom lens but what filter to buy? Money is an issue so I definitely cannot afford a Lee filter. I am wondering what is a more affordable option while still maintaining quality. From what I have read the Cokin filters aren’t the greatest – or are they? Has anyone heard of Fotodiox? From the price I have to think they may not be of the greatest quality either. I definitely want to go with the rectangular rather than round filter. Also, which would be more versatile to start out with – a 2 stop or a 3 stop gradation (if that is even the right terminology)? I would really appreciate some thoughts and/or guidance on all of this.
A two-stop (4X) soft edge ND is often recommended as a good one to start with for shooting landscapes.
The Cokin P-series is reasonably priced and works reasonably well. The main complaint with the Cokin filters is that they are Graduated Gray (!) and not Graduated Neutral Density, so they will have a very slight colour cast. You’ll have to try it and see if it bothers you enough to buy the Lee filter! 
The P121M (2 stop soft edge) is a good one to start with to get the feel of using a grad. Then you might want to add a P120 (1 stop soft edge). Remember that you can always stack a one stop and a two stop to get a three stop if you really need it.
BTW, if money is really tight and you are shooting digital you can also take two photos: one exposed for the sky (bright part) and one exposed for the shadows (two stops down) then combine the two in Photoshop to get the same effect without filters.
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86mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $16.96 |
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*Slim* 82mm SMC UV Filter from Fotodiox “BRAND NEW” $12.71 |
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82mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $10.16 |
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*Slim* 67mm SMC UV Filter from Fotodiox “BRAND NEW” $9.31 |
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*Slim* 62mm SMC UV Filter from Fotodiox “BRAND NEW” $9.31 |
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*Slim* 55mm SMC UV Filter from Fotodiox “BRAND NEW” $8.46 |
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*Slim* 52mm SMC UV Filter from Fotodiox “BRAND NEW” $8.46 |
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72mm Star 4 Cross Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $8.46 |
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77mm Star 8 Filter from Fotodiox “8 point” $8.46 |
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72mm Star 8 Filter from Fotodiox “8 point” $8.46 |
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72mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $8.46 |
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77mm Star 4 Cross Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $8.46 |
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77mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $8.46 |
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67mm Star 4 Cross Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $7.61 |
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62mm Star 4 Cross Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $7.61 |
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62mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $7.61 |
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67mm Star 8 Filter from Fotodiox “8 point” $7.61 |
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62mm Star 8 Filter from Fotodiox “8 point” $7.61 |
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67mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $7.61 |
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58mm Star 4 Cross Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $6.76 |
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52mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $6.76 |
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55mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $6.76 |
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52mm Star 4 Cross Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $6.76 |
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58mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $6.76 |
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55mm Star 4 Cross Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $6.76 |
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58mm Star 8 Filter from Fotodiox “8 point” $6.76 |
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55mm Star 8 Filter from Fotodiox “8 point” $6.76 |
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52mm Star 8 Filter from Fotodiox “8 point” $6.76 |
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72mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $6.76 |
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62mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $5.91 |
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67mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $5.91 |
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43mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox ” New” Silver $5.06 |
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40.5mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox ” New” Silver $5.06 |
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37mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox ” New” Silver $5.06 |
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30.5mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox ” New” Silver $5.06 |
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27mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox ” New” Silver $5.06 |
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30mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox ” New” Silver $5.06 |
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39mm Soft Diffuser Filter from Fotodiox ” New” Silver $5.06 |
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55mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” Silver $4.21 |
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43mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “BRAND NEW” Silver $4.21 |
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55mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “Brand New” $4.21 |
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40.5mm UV (0) Filter from Fotodiox “BRAND NEW” Black $4.21 |
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55mm #25 Red Optical Filter from Fotodiox “Brand NEW” $3.36 |
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Fotodiox Canon EOS Macro Extension Tube Set Kit for Extreme Close-up, fits Canon EOS 1d,1ds,Mark II, III, IV, 5D, Mark II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, Digital Rebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, t2i, t3, t3i, 450D, 500D, 550D, 1000D, 1100D $7.75 You can use the camera mount coupling adapter and lens mount coupling adapter alone or with combination of any or all three extension tubes for extreme Macro photography. Since there is no other optical components been added, the image preserve the original optical property of the lens. This is a much desired way to turn your existing lens into a MACRO LENS…. |
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Fotodiox Nikon Macro Extension Tube Set Kit for Extreme Close-up, Fits Nikon D1, D2, D3, D3x,D3s, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D5000, D7000 $6.95 You can use the camera mount coupling adapter and lens mount coupling adapter alone or with combination of any or all three extension tubes for extreme Macro photography. Since there is no other optical components been added, the image preserve the original optical property of the lens. This is a much desired way to turn your existing lens into a MACRO LENS…. |
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