what size filter would fit my camera

NeVeR

Right i've got the standard Kit most starter camera's come with

It's a 400D with a 55mm lens. I was in a shop in the Square in tallaght and told the guy i had a 55mm Lens and he said i would need 58mm filters, Is this right ?... I thought i would need 55mm lens ?

can someone clear it up for me... as i wanted to order some filters in

Thanks.

Ricky91t

The 58mm refers to the diameter across the lense front
58mm is correct iirc

whyulittle

Have a look at the front of the lens, you'll see a little circle with a line through it, and 58mm or whatever beside it. You'll find it on every lens, tells you the diameter.

dudara

I think you might be confusing the focal length of your lens with the diameter of the lens. Look for the Ø symbol somewhere on the lens.

TheNorthBank

I have a 400d and the kit lens also, the 18-55mm refers to the focal length. Different lenses have different thread diameters for filters. The 18-55mm kit lens sure enough has a 58mm thread.

NeVeR

ah cheers guys, Thanks.. (I'm all new to this.. It's my 1st SLR and i'm learning everyday)

Thanks.